Cool sounds ring in the fall

The fall is approaching and what better way to mark the occasion than by whipping up an up-tempo, bebop-flavored version of "Autumn Leaves"! Or, should it be "On The Sunny Side of the Street"? One way or another, the Chuck Vergan trio, featuring CEntrance's own Michael Goodman on bass, is working again this fall. Booked to play at a suburban Chicago steakhouse, the band will once again delight listeners with its unique blend of traditional and modern jazz, up-tempo fusion, and funky blues. Rounding up the group are Chuck Vergan (guitar) and Leonard York (keys). The trio invites everyone to come out and enjoy good food and music in the company of friends.

The Chuck Vergan Trio can be heard live every Wednesday and Saturday night through New Year's Eve at the Black Ram, 1414 Oakton St. in Des Plaines, IL. For more information or to make a reservation call the restaurant at 847-824-1227.

When asked if the demanding gig will interfere with his work, Michael responded: "This is work. Even though I enjoy making music, playing a steady gig has a direct benefit to CEntrance as well. When you are called upon to play three long sets in a row with short breaks, your main focus is on the performance. You can't afford to have the sound system go intermittent, your setup has to be invisible. In this pressure cooker environment, you come to realize how much musicians and audio engineers depend on solid gear that is easy to use. We are constantly reminded of the urgency to produce uncompromising designs, which is reflected in the products we develop for our customers."

The trio's demo recording in MP3 format is available here. The playing time is 12 minutes, file length: ~12Mb.

CEntrance designs professional audio and consumer electronics products used in consumers' homes, radio stations, studios and any place where music is made or heard. By paying special attention to product definition, user interface and design, CEntrance develops products that customers love. The company is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Mountain View and Madison.