FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: HENRY CARPENDER QUINTET FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" to  RSVP for guaranteed entry   Join the Henry Carpender Quintet as they celebrate the release of their debut album “But Its Source”! Henry Carpender and his Quintet have enjoyed a residency here at Sidebar the first Wednesday of every month, and are excited to present an album comprised of some of the most beloved tunes that have been shaped by their time at the Fitzgerald’s Sidebar. There will be copies of the record for sale, as well as original artwork inspired by selections from the album!   About the band: Henry Carpender is a trombonist, composer, and educator based in the city of Chicago. An artist who is equally informed by his classical training, love of Jazz, and childhood playing rock music (primarily with his father John Carpender), Henry's playing and writing is a charming blend of punchy, sensitive, quirky, and dripping with love for life and self expression. Henry's dedication began at age 13 when he played his first gig with the much beloved local band Expo '76. Since then, through both his education and the beginning of his professional freelance career, Henry has shared the stage with Dag Juhlin, Billy Harper, Robbie Fulks, Tanya Darby, Cathy Richardson, NRBQ and the Canadian Brass. Henry has also enjoyed a career as a private instructor and group music educator, running a small studio of dedicated middle and high schoolers across the Chicagoland area. When he's not playing or teaching, he can be found playing video games, cooking a new dish, or relaxing on Montrose beach.   Henry will be joined by the wonderful artists who, through their dedication and mastery of craft, have brought this record to bear. In addition to hearing Henry Carpender on Trombone, you will hear Rufus Parenti on the Tenor Saxophone, Aval Zaucha on Keys, Mary Halm on Bass, and Tommy Sagins on Drums & Cymbals.   Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.