Members: Alyssa Allgood, vocals Dan Chase, organ Tim Fitzgerald, guitar Alex Beltran, saxophone Matt Plaskota, drums About Alyssa Allgood: Alyssa Allgood is an exciting new voice in vocal jazz, offering a unique interpretation of the repertoire with vocal improvisation and arranging. In spring of 2014 Alyssa was named the Best Collegiate Vocal Jazz Soloist of 2014 in DownBeat Magazine's Student Music Awards. In fall of 2014 she was selected as one of the top 40 semifinalists of the 2014 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Alyssa currently leads The Alyssa Allgood Quintet, which specializes in her original compositions and original arrangements of jazz standards. She also leads the Alyssa Allgood Duo, which specializes in music of the Great American Songbook. Alyssa has performed for a number of different events and venues in the greater Chicagoland area. Notable performances include The High-Hat Club, Uncommon Ground, Fitzgerald's, Pete Miller's and the 2013 and 2014 St. Charles Jazz Weekend. Alyssa has also performed for a number of private events, including weddings, company holiday parties, fundraising events and conferences. For more information, visit her website: www.alyssaallgood.com