Monday 2.23.2026 the Chris Bickley Quartet is performing at Olympia Jazz Central. Presenting an evening of traditional, hard bop, modern jazz classics, and more! Chris has performed at the Montreux International Jazz Festival (Switzerland), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Bix Beiderbecke Festival (Iowa), Detroit Montreux Jazz Festival (Michigan), and Carnegie Hall (New York). A graduate of  Interlochen Arts Academy, Chris has served as the Director of Jazz at Central Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College. As a performer his passion, energy, and mastery of the instrument engage and captivate audiences. His insight, emotion, interpretation, and creative perspective give him a style all his own.  Throughout his performing career Chris has had the privilege of performing with many of the legendary jazz artists like: Bob James, Woody Herman, Mel Torme, Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, and Brother Jack McDuff.

The rest of the band includes Eugene Bien on keys, Osama Afifi on bass, and Ronnie Bishop on drums.

Showtime is 7-9:30 PM

Cover Charge $15- 30 … No one turned away for lack of funds.

All ages until 9PM

Eagles is members and guests club … so hit "going" to be our guest. VISITORS WELCOME!

If you have a question about the concert, please post it here or email olyjazzcentral@gmail.com

About Olympia Jazz Central:

The Olympia Jazz Central mission is to sustain and support South Sound Jazz events such as concerts, education/workshops, artist collaboration and more. OJC also sponsors a youth scholarship program. We've been connecting musicians with audiences, teachers with students and just gettin' in the groove together since 2009. Olympia Jazz Central is a 501C3. We are 100% volunteer operated and we rely on donations to keep the jazz train chuggin' along