w/Lakeshore Encores!

Award Ceremony Event

LSE

Company party for the Ford Motor Corp!~

WKE Pays Tribute To Lionel Richie!
It's the Post-Xmas hang of the ages!
RSVP!

w/Entourage Band

NYE with Entourage Band!~

LSE

Wedding / WK Solo

w/ LSE

LSE (Private Party Gig)

w/Lucy Smith
Adjoin Fund Benefit

w/ VERZATILE!
Post Thanksgiving-Madness!

w/ VERZATILE!!
Squad!

LSE

FRESH FAITH FRIDAY (Pre-Thanksgiving Turn Up)!~

WKE Crew for an exclusive event!~

2019 Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation Fundraiser with Kendre.

LSE

"LEAN ON ME" - Christopher Kale And Michael Ingersoll!!
A great show!
Come out!~

w/ Anna Marlow and the Marlettos!

SUCH, with special guest William Kurk (I guess that's me)!
I'll be the opener. Just me, myself, and I.
I'm pulling out all the tricks.
GET A TICKET = BE THERE!!
That's that piece!

LSE

w/ VERZATILE Band!~ TURN UP!

Private Gig

w/ LSE!

w/Lakeshore Encores!

Fresh Faith Friday!!
$5 Donation / Food and refreshments / a dope vibe!~

Private gig @ The Bassment

w/ LSE

With Park N' Ride!
Joyce Hurley - Vocals
Moi - Keys
Lamar Jones - Bass
Khari Parker - Drums
NO COVER!~

with WKE (Trio) - Private Event

w/ LSE (Wedding Event)

LSE

w/Lakeshore Encores!

With Stacy McMichael Trio, jamming in the grocery store! Yeah...that's how it goes down sometimes!

LSE

FRESH FAITH FRIDAY: THE RETURN!
The dopest faith-based open mic around. Come hang; it'll be well worth the trip. $5 Donation.

LSE

LSE

LSE

w/Lakeshore Encores!

Video day

LSE

w/Lakeshore Encores!

LSE

LSE

w/ Lakeshore Encores
(PARTAY)!

Chester Gregory Soul Revue

LSE

The William Kurk Trio!
(#WKTrio)
If you're up in that direction, come on through!

LSE

WKE Presents "Tribute To Sly Stone"! It's gonna be a...FAMILY AFFAIR (pun intended)!

w/ Verzatile, on a boat!!! PARTY UP YAWL!

CHICAGO THE BAND

LSE

LSE

LSE

WKE for a private event / my birthday gig turn up. Invite only!

LSE

LSE

LSE

Stevie Wonder Tribute Show, alongside Cole DeGenova and the gang!
AWE SNAP!

Bastille Day with Paris La Nuit Quintet!

LSE

Private Event

EVAAM

w/ Shawn Maxwell Duo

LSE

LSE

w/ Corey Wilkes
Free concert!
Jazz | Funk | Soul

w/ Maze Jade!

w/ Verzatile for the Summer Breeze Series!

w/ Candice Marie for the Summer Breeze Jazz Series!

Aretha Franklin Musical Revue (Artists Lounge Live)

Tribute to Marvin Gaye (Charles Heath Productions) / featuring WKTrio + Slique Jay (Vocals)! Killer time!!!

w/ Chris Green Trio (Private Event)

w/ Lucy Smith (Jazz N' Soul)!

LSE

w/ La Perculator Trio (Whiskey Room)

Artist Lounge Live Show - "HAPPY TOGETHER"

PRINCE BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE SHOW! WK + MARQUEAL JORDAN! It's gonna be a spectacle!

w/ TVK Orchestra.

LSE

Commencement ceremony event.

Workshop

w/ Cagen Music (Stephen Lynerd Unit).

LSE

LSE

EVAAM

Workshop

Duo with Zara Ramos (Violin)! LIT!

w/ Shawn Maxwell Trio

Workshop

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet

Artist Lounge Live Show - "Happy Together"!

Lakeshore Encores / party band madness ensues!

Private event / W.K Solo performance.

Reverb.com video day (live stream)!

w/ Buddy Fambro Quintet! An awesome evening of music! Come on out!

WKTrio (WKE) | Private event.

Private performance (Classical piano)

w/ K.B Evans (Vocalist).

William Kurk Duo

Artist Lounge Live - Dog N' Pony Show!

Patti LaBelle Tribute Show, backed by the WKTrio, featuring Cherise Thomas!

A revival conference at Shekinah Chapel. Special event.

Patti LaBelle Tribute Show, backed by the WKTrio, featuring Cherise Thomas!

w/TVK Orchestra

Artists Lounge Live - Dog N' Pony Show!

Solo performance for the Black Women's Expo.

The Chester Gregory Soul Revue!

Artists Live Production

EVAAM

A exclusive event to premier the spring collection! Solo piano and vox!

A choral workshop with HHH!

w/ The Pryzmatics (on bass)!
Rock!!

Private Party

w/Margaret Murphy-Webb (Jazz Vox)!

The WKE (WKTrio) is back!!! Free admission, and the newest vibe in CHI! Come thru!

Lakeshore Encores premiers the new Hyde Park Speakeasy spot! $3 COVER!! THREE!!!
Grown folk vibe! Come through!!!

LSE

w/ Serena Isabelli for the Ariana Grande Tribute Show~

Workshop

w/ Park N' Ride (Joyce Hurley)! R&B/Soul galore!

Duo with Stacy McMichael!

The Judy Garland Music Revue!

With Jocelyn Winston (Lady J) and the Soul Gravy Express.

EVAAM

Fat Tuesday Event / Gold Coast Events Private Gig

Interview for television spot.

WKTrio! More info to come.

EVAAM

The Chester Gregory Motown Review Show! An epic event! Get your tix today!

EVAAM

Judy Garland Tribute Show

EVAAM!

EVAAM

EVAAM

EVAAM

EVAAM

The WKTrio back in action again, with a special edition Valentines Day event performance. Free Admission!!! Looking for something to do for VD?? THIS IS IT!
BJ Edwards - Bass
Charles Heath - Drums

w/ Park N' Ride (Super Soul)!

The McCartney Tribute Show feature Michael Mahler! For all the Beatles/McCartney fanatics! A sterling musical revue!

EVAAM

Evolution Of African American Music (Triple Showcase)

EVAAM

Private Event w/ Nanette Frank Ensemble!

Lakeshore Encores Gig

Evolution Of African American Music (EVAAM)!

Solo performance for Illinois Jaguar Club's 50th Anniversary.

Lakeshore Encores

TBA

w/ Isaiah Collier And Chosen Few! Jazzin' in the new year!!!!

Annual New Years Day Party for the Illinois Bar Association.

NYE Gig @ Untitled w/ Marqueal Jordan! RING IN THE NEW YEAR YAWLZ!

w/ LSE

w/ Chris Green Quartet for seasonal jazz jams!!!

The Holy Vessel Annual Christmas Concert, featuring the music of Lena Mclin.

w/ LSE!!

Somewhere fancy + equally exclusive. Maybe I'll put somebody on the list if they REALLY wanna come lol!

The William Kurk Duo featuring Buddy Fambro! Come hang!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ LSE!~

With Ebonie Taylor, AT THE FORD PLANT!!! Holiday party band up in the car factory! YOLO!

w/ Chris Greene!! DINNERTIME FUSION DUO!

Gold Coast Events Holiday Gig!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Private event with my Lakeshore Encores fam!

WKE Trio + Ronnie DeVoe (or Bel Biv DeVoe)! More info to come!!!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Fresh Faith Friday in full effect!!! The best faith-based open mic/showcase around!! $5 cover! Will be premiering more new music from my upcoming project!!

Gala performance - TBA

Memorial Service for Diana Korhonen.

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Buddy Fambro Group and Jade Maze!

Lakeshore Encore Stuff!~

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event [Wedding]

Fresh Faith Friday in full effect!!! The best faith-based open mic/showcase around!! $5 cover! Will be premiering new music from my upcoming project!!

Fundraiser event with Margaret Murphy-Webb

Paul McCartney Show Tribute! Click the link for tickets and additional info!

Season 3: Synth Sounds Of [Filming]

w/ TVK Orchestra [Private Event]

Private event w/ Verzatile
National Organization Of Minority Architects

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/Buddy Fambro Group, with special guest Al Smith!~
$10 Cover

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Alec Lehrman Group (Guitar/Vox)
Josh Griffin - Bass
Deonte Brantley - Drums

It'll be a jamboree!!! Fall thru!

The filming of the Bruno Mars Synth Sounds Series! Stay tuned for these series of vids!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group! Sacred jazz strikes again!

Lakeshore Encores Engagement

WKE Trio (Private Gig).

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

The 90th Birthday Gala for Dr. Lena Mclin (my grandmother). A legend of music and life, and performances by some of her students (myself included), and special guests.

Private event for NSight Music.

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/Buddy Fambro (guitar) and the squad!
Philip Castleberry (bass)
Tyrone Blair (guitar)
FREE FOOD!!!

w/ Lakeshore Encores for a private event!!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Bruce Henry for the Chicago Jazz Festival! An eventful moment in time! Make your way down and be apart of the jazz crowd.

w/ Hush Train (Cover Tunes)!~

w/ Lucy Smith for the Crossroads Blues Festival!

An exclusive performance with Que Billah for a private event! (Hip-Hop)

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Bruce Henry and da squad!! Keep Bop Alive!

The dynamic duo of me + Serena Isabelli! Madness will ensue!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Buddy Fambro B-Day Jam! My dear hombre is gonna have some cast folk from the scene sitting in!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

HHH

Luther Vandross Tribute Show in the park!! Peep it!

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Subhi

w/ EVAAM!~

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Steve Arrington And The Invade! Also featuring ConFunkShun, CeCe Peniston, Dazz Band...and more!

HHH

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

TBA

TBA

Shawn Maxwell Group Tour!~

Shawn Maxwell Group Tour!~

Shawn Maxwell Group Tour!~

Shawn Maxwell Group Tour!~

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Meagan McNeal (plus Larry Brown, Jr) for a private event.

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Subhi

w/ Steve Arrington featuring Kool Moe Dee! Tickets available at the link! Check it!

HHH

w/ Lakeshore Encores! Party jams all night long!

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Retreat Session

Private Gig with String Trio

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Fresh Faith Friday!! $5 Donation / awesome event! A cool hang indeed!!

Duo with Serena Isabelli!

w/ Stacy McMichael Duo! (#KeepJazzAlive)

Carisma Video Shoot [Ebonie + Precious Taylor]!~

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Shooting Season 2 of "Synth Sounds Of"!!

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop!~

HHH Retreat

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Concert with Harmony, Hope, & Healing.

R&B/Soul Quartet Gig

The Wit Duo w/ Me + Rebecca Brunner! Top 40 music galore!~

Solo gig music!!!

Retreat session

w/ Lakeshore Encores (Band)
Private event

Private Gig with Zara Ramos!~

Music @ Mastros, featuring Me / Verne Allison / Rebecca Brunner~! Top 40 and beyond!

Private event / Solo performance.

Luther Vandross Tribute Show (presented by Heath Productions)! An afternoon delight!

MOSIAC Benefit Event w/ Subhi!~

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop!~

Ingersoll Productions Fundraiser Event.

Fresh Faith Friday!! The coolest faith based open-mic/showcase around! $5 donation! FREE PARKING across the street from the church! FOOD and REFRESHMENTS! Shom'on!~

w/ Chicago Players for special event!~

w/ Subhi

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop!~

w/ Rajiv Halim (Private Party)

w/ Shawn Maxwell (Sax) and Patrick Mulcahy (Bass). Trio Power!~

A morning retreat session with Harmony, Hope, & Healing; outreach and restoration.

"Lean On Me: The Brotherhood Of Rock N' Roll" Musical Revue. Music of The Beatles, James Taylor, Four Seasons, Everly Brothers, and many more!! A must-see!!

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop!~

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop!~

w/ Frankie Parker And The Gentlemen / her birthday gig blowout!! It's probably going to be packed (as usual...but more).

w/ Stephen Lynerd for an art exhibit at Moody Church! Issa vibe~!

w/ Shawn Maxwell and the crew! Jazz lives!!!

W/ Charles Heath Quartet!

EVAAM!~

The Aretha Franklin Revue Show, presented by Artist Lounge Live!! A killer show...you wanna be here for this! Click the link for ticket info!!!

Private gig with the jobbing band megaforce ENTOURAGE!~

EVAAM

w/ Bruce Henry, playing some original and standard jams that span the genres! BE THERE!!

EVAAM

EVAAM! (Two school shows)

w/ Joyce Hurley (R&B/Soul) and the homies!
Chuck Lacy - Drums
Lamar Jones - Bass
Super-Squad!

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop!~

William Kurk Enterprise (PowerTrio).
THE ULTIMATE REUNION with the Next Generation Lineup: Tim Seisser (Bass) and Myron Cherry (Drums)!!! New music to accompany. $10 cover. Come patronize the restaurant (great food), and be in the spot!

RSVP BELOW USING THE FB LINK!~

Ella Fitzgerald Revue Show featuring Alexis Roston. An awesome event and experience for the whole family! If you're down in the FL area, please come out!!!

EVAAM (Evolution Of African American Music) Presentation.

Harmony, Hope, & Healing Workshop. (HHH)

With The Mario Abney Effect! A night of Nawlins' soul-jazz at it's core! It's always a party, so RSVP today (use the FB link).

EVAAM

Winter Mass Concert with Harmony, Hope, & Healing~!

EVAAM

Rehearsal for the winter mass concert!

Private Party event with WKE Trio / by way of Gold Goast Productions.

Playing the opening of the first Culver's location within the city of Chicago with Chris Greene Trio! If you're around in the early morning hours, feel free to come through and support this epic event!~

w/ Mario Abney And The Abney Effect!! Details to come.

w/ Isaiah Collier Group. Jazz to the core. $10 cover.

w/Gold Coast All-Stars Superband!

w/ Verzatile for a private party.

w/Gold Coast All-Stars Superband!

w/Gold Coast All-Stars Superband!

w/Stephen Lynerd Group for afternoon concert!~

w/ Kevin Nabors Quartet (Sax). Jazz lives!!

Private Video Shoot w/ Chester Gregory!

w/ Ugochi (African/Soul)!!

Private gig [WKE Trio]!

w/ Phil Patterson (Keyboards) and his soulful expedition!

w/Gold Coast All-Stars Superband!

FRESH FAITH FRIDAY IS BACK!!! The dopest open-mic/showcase in the land. It's faith-based, but it's also fun-based. $5 donation. Ride!~

w/ Jeremiah Collier and the crew! JAZZIN' with the future talents of music and beyond!

W.K Duo (w/Buddy Fambro on guitar)! Jazzstrumental!

w/Gold Coast All-Stars Superband!

w/ Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few. The young jazz phenom (and gang) are going to keep jazz alive! Come out!~

With Kendre (R&B/Soul/Funk)!~

Private Gig w/ Cagen Music at the Bear Exhibit. Yep. A gig for bears!

w/Shawn Maxwell Duo!
Jazz.

w/Kevin Nabors Quartet (Sax)! Me and Kevin are products of the urban-jazz scene, and he's making his return from Texas to share his jazz message! $10 cover! Come thru!~

Hyde Park Jazz Society event with Isaiah Collier And Chosen Few! The weekend of the Chicago Jazz Fest. $10 Entry! Come on down!~

w/ Steve Arrington and The Invade! The funk (Invade) returns! Raise it up yawl!

Duo w/Angele Anise for an exclusive event. VIP for the Kid Capri Show! TURNUP!

Private Event / Solo W.K Performance.

The Jazz Trolley Tour with Stephen Lynerd Group...ALL NIGHT LONG!! Literally! We'll be there! Come hang with us as we're there for the marathon run!

WKE Cocktail Trio for Private Event

w/ Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few boppin' away!

Private Gig.

w/ Isaiah Collier And Chosen Few (Boppin' for a set).

w/ Stephanie Browning (Vocalist). Jazz, Folk, and beyond!~

w/ Chicago Catz (Jobbing Band)

A recording session with Jake Ishler (Guitarist). Rock lives!

w/ Gold Coast All-Stars - Jobbing Gig

w/ Margaret Murphy-Webb. Pending info, but jazz will happen!

w/ Nashon Holloway Band! An awesome situation to behold! I highly recommend it, and not because I'm playing!! lol.

Studio session with Isaiah Collier to finish his debut album! Turnt!~

w/ Audacious Praise, on a mission to complete the first EP!! Stay tuned for details on this project!

w/ Harold Green for birthday party! Reign in the era of the LEOS!

Evolution Of African American Music!~

w/ Nora Jean Bruso (Blues)! Blues all night long (literally)!! There is a cover ($10 I think).

EVAAM

With Chris Miskel Unit! R&B/SOUL/FUNK.

W/ MoFitz Group / super-soul and funk galore. Outdoor event. Turn up!~

w/EVAAM.

WKE (William Kurk Enterprise) in full effect! Pre-order for $7 tickets / $10 at the door. 21+.

The Funk Legends Of R&B Show w/Steve Arrington and The Invade. Also on the bill: Confunkshun / Brick / Cherrell.

CD Release Party w/ Chip Ratliff! Party time!~

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet! Jazz exemplified!!

Day long session with Audacious Praise.

Day long session with Audacious Praise.

Another month of Fresh Faith Friday. Always lit, and always cool! $5

w/ Chris Miskel and the crew! R&B/Funk/Soul galore!~

w/ Joyce Hurley for the outdoor excursion of live music on the lakefront.

w/ Frankie Parker And The Gentlemen...playing jams all night long!

Private event / solo gig.

w/ J.Grant Experience!! Soul and swag all night long. South siders...ride through!

Graduation Accompaniment. Congrats to the class of 2017!

w/ Isaiah Collier Group! The future of jazz music, come support the rise of this young phenom in action!

w/ Stacy McMichael Trio.

Evolution Of African American Music Presentation (summer edition).

w/ Maurice Fitzgerald Band!~

w/ Chester Gregory

w/ Stacy McMichael Duo! Bass and Piano. Come on out!

Fresh Faith Friday! Another month of the coolest open mic/feature event in town! $5 donation! All ages and always entertaining!~

Musik Matters Artist Showcase / Chicago. An artist showcase for Sony Red. By RSVP only.

w/ Nashon Holloway Band for the Tiny Desk Showcase!~

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group / on SLGTour2017. Sacred Jazz.

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group Tour 2017!

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group / on SLGTour2017. Sacred Jazz.

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group / on SLGTour2017. Sacred Jazz.

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group / on SLGTour2017. Sacred Jazz.

w/Stephen Lynerd Group! $10/$20 cover (depending on where you sit at). #KeepJazzAlive

w/ Stacy McMichael (Duo).

Private Party w/ Charles Heath Quintet

w/ Simone Greene (Vocalist) for an hour set! If you blink, it's already over!

WKE (William Kurk Enterprise) opening up for Shawn Maxwell Quartet. Josh Griffin (Bass/WKE Debut) / Charles Heath (Drums) / Moi. $10 at the door. 21+
Yep.

w/Marqueal Jordan and the Playas! A Mardi Gras Party!

A special jazz performance workshop for H.S students alongside Stephen Lynerd. Education is key!

Working on the new material! Woop woop (the first time since December 3rd).

w/ Bruce Henry and the squad! Making this music as we do. Come on thru!~

90's Super-Party backed up by #WKE (Mendell Beckford / Chuck Lacy / Aaron Weistrop). An eventful night of live 90's music performed live!

w/ Yohan! (Soul)

Duo w/ Stacy McMichael (bass).

EVAAM

EVAAM

EVAAM

EVAAM

"Legendary Ladies Of Jazz" musical-revue show, featuring music as performed by the legends themselves: Ella, Lena Horne, Dinah, and many more. Go to the link for ticket information. It's worth coming out for indeed!

EVAAM

EVAAM

EVAAM

EVAAM

With Frankie Parker And The Gentlemen. Party tunes all night long.

Wedding piano gig.

EVAAM.

EVAAM

With PJ Soul (Super-amped funk). It might get wild! Get there!

EVAAM

Evolution Of African American Music.

Private Gig.

Evolution Of African American Music Presentation.

FRESH FAITH FRIDAY!! 1st of 2017! It's only a $5 donation, with an abundance of gifted talent on the lineup. Great option for those who want a more community-based entertainment experience on a Friday night.

The hybrid WKE Trio in full effect for 2017; the first WKE throwdown of the year. Playing soul/funk jams all night. Ride on thru. It's a restaurant with food and chairs, so be there!

New Years Day party (after church). Yep...2017 is lit already. lol.

NYE with StacyBass!~

Holiday house party / private event.

Starship Alliance (corporate-party spinoff of WKE) in full stride for the Legacy Healthcare Private Party!

The Holy Vessel Xmas Concert! My home church is hosting a FREE concert. Come hear some original Xmas music composed by Lena Mclin, as well as some of the faithful classics!

"CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING AND BILLIE HOLIDAY" musical-revue show! I'll be music directing this awesome ONE-NIGHT only event! It will be quite the spectacle, so go to the link and get a ticket while they're still hot. Billie Holiday...Elvis....what a night~!

w/ Joe Marcinek Band! 2 Sets of originals and some classic covers. If you're out in Indy, ride on thru.

Xmas caroling gig!~

Perhaps the earliest non-church gig to date! w/Stephen Lynerd for a conference-performance.

Xmas caroling gig~

Xmas caroling gig!~

Playing with Audacious Praise for the Chicago Children's Choir Concert.

Xmas Caroling Gig

The opening of "The Christians". Highly recommend! Get your tix now.

Caroling at the office of the alderman! Santa Claus and all!

The living room-style set with an intimate-cool vibe! Address only available via R.S.V.P only. In the south loop.

Xmas caroling gig!~

Xmas caroling gig~!

An in-class recording demonstration for SAE Chicago, featuring W.K music. I honestly don't know who's playing with me as of now, but something will be recorded! lol.

Xmas caroling gig~!

Xmas caroling gig!~

"The Christians"

"The Christians".

My premier understudy debut-performance for "The Christians" (piano/vocals). I can't go far without a theater experience in my life here and there.

w/Steve Arrington and The Invade. Also on the bill: Klymaxx, Rob Base, Ready For The World, Newcleus, S.O.S Band, Shannon, Club Nouveau.

The all day session of recording jams with Arrington.

TBA

cutting more jams with Arrington!~

Xmas caroling gig!~

Solo piano gig for holiday party. Turn up!~

w/ the annual XMAS SQUAD, sangin and playin' Xmas jams for the holidays. It's that time of year again!~

w/ Maurice Mahon and the soul collective.

FRESH FAITH FRIDAY!! The Thanksgiving Edition. It's only a $5 donation, with an abundance of gifted talent on the lineup. Great option for those who want a more community-based entertainment experience on a Friday night.

w/ Simone Greene (vocals) and da band. The afterwork gig turnup!

Recording some stuff for the new project! In ze lab~

Duo madness with Stephen Lynerd for private event!~

Duo with Buddy Fambro. The tag team of harmonic mayhem strikes again.

w/ Kings Of The Lobby [Night #2]! Rock n' roll...funk and soul!

w/ Kings Of The Lobby (Funk/Jazz). Will be an eventful time!

w/ Darwin Noguera's supergroup. Stay tuned for more info.

w/ RES [Round 2], rockin' her hits and new cuts! Indie soul heads unite on this one.

Cutting more jams with Steve Arrington (The Invade).

Recording for the new album. Swag.

Evolution Of African American Music presentation (Halloween edition).

The return of FRESH FAITH FRIDAYS!!! The most exciting faith-filled open mic series is back and cracking. Yawl already know!

Private Gig with MoFitz Project (Featuring Maurice Mahon)!

Recording WKE. We bout dat life.

W/ Black Slang (Corey Wilkes / Anthony Capers / Junius Paul / Megan McNeal)

w/ Stereo Genius (band) as a feature for "The Corner" series. $5 cover / Jazz-Funk-Soul instrumental flavour.

Solo piano swag.

w/ Steve Arrington And The Invade! Also on the bill: Lisa Lisa, S.O.S, Zapp, C+C Music Factory, Klymaxx, One Way, Candyman, and Evelyn "Champagne" King! Nutz!

Private Event w/ Audley Reid (saxophone) and the band! Playing with my ole' music chums for a birthday party. Turnt.

Recording WKE for the new album. SQUAD!~

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group! Join us for MOCKTAILS!!!!

w/ Maracujaz (Brazilian Jazz).

w/ E Minor Band (Soul/Funk/R&B Cuts galore).

w/ Audacious Praise for a flash performance.

In the lab with Steve Arrington

In da lab with Steve Arrington

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group (Sacred Jazz Quartet).

w/ E Minor Band (R&B/Soul/Funk).

The Phil Seed Trio (minus Phil Seed lol), with me playing the role of Phil Seed along with Tony Taylor (drums) and Tim Fullerton (bass).

w/ Shana Tucker for the South Arts Conference Showcase.

The Creating Crimson Artist Development Focus Group. On the panel once again to talk about music business topics.

WKE Duo (Me + Chris Greene) playing for a private event; bout to be lit!

Teaching piano and theory at MAI (Music Arts Institute). For instruction inquiries and scheduling, go to the website.

w/ Audacious Praise for the Fall kickoff concert! Slide on through if you wanna be inspired by life and music converging.

Another night of the Old School Party Jam w/ Steve Arrington!~
Other acts include Color Me Badd, C & C Music Factory, and more Salt N' Pepa. Party swag on fleek! Turn up Fresno!

w/ Steve Arrington for the Old School Party Jam! Other acts include Salt N' Pepa, JJ Fad, Sugar Hill Gang, Newcleus...and a bunch more. If you're in Cali, this is going down!!

w/ MoFitz Project for a private event.

w/ Steve Arrington And The Invade!
An exclusive affair. Tickets are sold out. :-|

The BEYSUS SAVES event, where I'll be performing some Beyonce music with a chorus. I can't even explain this one; you just have to see it. $5/$10 cover.

The Official Ronnie Laws Jazz Jam After Party. Yes...the jazz/soul legend himself Ronnie will be in the mix. Come on through and be about the essence of history unfolding in real time.

The Wednesday Night Jazz Jam Session, Hosted by Chuck Webb & his awesome wife Margaret Murphy-Webb. In the house band. If you got the jazz in your soul and want to share in the moment, come on by. Part of the Jazz Institute Jazz Trolley Tour.

w/ Stephanie Browning, on duo-duty providing an array of musical tapestry galore.

w/ Ugochi (The African Butterfly), playing some originals and some select standards. Private event.

Day 2 of studio flow with Steve and The Invade.

Gotta finish this album. We'll be getting it in all day long.

w/ Steve Arrington for the Idlewild Summer Jam. More info to be determined. Ray Parker, Jr / Michael Henderson on the line up.

w/ Bruce Henry and the squad! Making this music as we do. Come on thru!~

w/ PJ & Soul (Funk) for the 100 Black Men Of Chicago Event. For ticket info, follow the link. $75 admission.

Evolution Of African American Music; school performance.

EVAAM

On the jobbing scene playing music with the Chicago Catz.

w/ Asia Monique (R&B).
It's an outdoor affair, and it's free. Shom'on.

All day...doing the thang.

EVAAM

In da lab.

w/ Aniba Hotep And The Sol Collective (Band). It's a massive occasion / situation. SANGING AND BURLESQUE DANCING!!! Oweee!!

Playing with Shana Tucker (cellist). A cool event with some cool music. Ticket information provided by the link. Come on out!~

WKE Trio / private event (wedding).

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group (SLG). The squad is in full stride on the south side. Jazz and colorful arrangements of music and life beyond. $10 cover. Food and drink available!~

A WKE Corporate Event for the ISF Bank Gala. Private event.

Evolution Of African American Music w/ Bruce Henry.

the dynamic duo in for the marathon gig scenario again (Me + Buddy Fambro). Time to pony-up for the ride. FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND EDITION!

w/Stacy McMichael Trio, in the heart of Harper Court. Playing some serious trio jams that range from jazz, pop, and celtic-juke music.

w/Rajiv Halim Quarter (Feat Meaghan McNeal)! We're back for another month, and jazzin' it up thru June. $10 cover. Excellent food.

the dynamic duo in for the marathon gig scenario again (Me + Buddy Fambro). Time to pony-up for the ride.

Bar Mitzvah!

THE SEASON FINALE of Fresh Faith Fridays / hosted by Audacious Praise. I'm the co-musical director, and the previous episode was a great episode. It's worth the trip. $5 donation.

w/Rajiv Halim Quarter (Feat Meaghan McNeal)! We're back for another month, and jazzin' it up thru June. $10 cover. Excellent food.

Evolution of African American Music (EVAAM).

w/ Stacy McMichael [Duo]! Just me and her / let the forces of music and madness ensue. If you're around the North Chicagoland region, come on out.

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet. Night #2. Come on thru.

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet...jazzin' it up for the greater good. No admission. Come out.

w/Rajiv Halim Quarter (Feat Meaghan McNeal)! We're back for another month, and jazzin' it up thru June. $10 cover. Excellent food.

Night #2 with Stephen Lynerd Quartet! We reppin' the jazz swag. Come out (or make it a road trip). #Music

w/ Stephen Lynerd Quartet, swinging in Detroit. If you're in the Detroit area, why not! Do it!
$10 Cover

w/Rajiv Halim Quarter (Feat Meaghan McNeal)! We're back for another month, and jazzin' it up thru June. $10 cover. Excellent food.

w/ RES. The indie-soul/rock experience will take hold on this evening. Make your plans now.

w/ Rajiv Halim Quartet all month long. Jazz is alive and well in Chicago! Come on down after work if you're downtown, and be in the essence of music wizardry.

w/ The Webb Duo (Chuck and Margaret), jazzin' it up on the south side.

Fresh Faith Fridays / presented by Audacious Praise
I'll be the house musician aiding and abiding the proceedings of the night, plus a selection (or two) of my own.
$5 Donation / Free food and drink (first come / first serve)!

Duo patrol with Shawn Maxwell (Saxes). Fine dining and music galore. If you're in Wheaton, come hang.

w/ Rajiv Halim Quartet all month long. Jazz is alive and well in Chicago! Come on down after work if you're downtown, and be in the essence of music wizardry.

w/ Shawn Maxwell (Sax) and the Urban Vigilantes. If you're way up yonder in North Chicago, come out.

w/ Buddy Fambro Band (guitarist), playing some hip originals/covers/standards. $10 cover, but well worth the while. Some see how the music goes down forreal.

This is an actual interactive event that will occur worldwide by the power of the internet. Courtesy of KenyaMJ Music, I will be a guest on this evening, alongside Kendall Duffe (Kloud9Twins). Tune in.

w/ Rajiv Halim Quartet all month long. Jazz is alive and well in Chicago! Come on down after work if you're downtown, and be in the essence of music wizardry.

"It's A Man's World" starring Chester Gregory, with musical direction by WK (featuring the WKE). Make it out if you can. It's gonna be worth every minute.

w/ Marqueal Jordan and the players!!! An honor to be in the unit with my musical brother in crime! It's a grand ole' time on GRAND AVE. No cover. Limited seating.

w/ Rajiv Halim Quartet all month long. Jazz is alive and well in Chicago! Come on down after work if you're downtown, and be in the essence of music wizardry.

w/ Bruce Henry and the Hit Squad.

w/ Bruce Henry (duo) at Flavor Restaurant. Yawl know what's up. Do it.

the dynamic duo in for the marathon gig scenario again (Me + Buddy Fambro). Time to pony-up for the ride.

Private Event

Fresh Faith Fridays / hosted by Audacious Praise. I'm the co-musical director, and the previous episode was a great episode. It's worth the trip. $5 donation.

w/ Pennel Johnson (bass)! Serious funk going down this night! $5 cover!! RAISE IT UP!

Solo William Kurk (#WKSolo) action! Just me and da keyboard! No admission fee, food, and swag all night long.

Evolution Of African American Music w/ Bruce Henry, for the kiddos.

#SLGTOUR2016

#SLGTOUR2016

#SLGTOUR2016

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group (#SLGTOUR2016). Another year of spreading that sacred jazz out and beyond.

Private event at M-Vie with Joyce Hurley (Vocals) / Lamar Jones (Bass) / Mike Logan, Jr (Drums).

Another night of Earth, Wind, and Fire music with Ron Hayne's Gamechangers. I'm singing this night. C'mon thru!~

Fresh Faith Fridays / hosted by Audacious Praise. I'm the co-musical director, and the previous episode was a great episode. It's worth the trip. $5 donation.

w/ Ron Hayne's Gamechangers, singing for the Earth, Wind, & Fire tribute. It should be a mega-party to behold. Be there!!

Duo swag with Buddy Fambro (guitar) / moi on Acoustic Piano. We just play a bunch of tunes. Come twerk with us.

w/ Phil Fornett and the R&B trio (Phil, Moi, and HG Soul).
No cover! Come hang!~

w/ Bruce Henry and the Evolution Of African American Music.

Solo William Kurk! It's just me and a keyboard, playing some jazz, R&B, and a mix of other jams and originals. It's free, and it's always a grand ole' time. Plenty of parking!

Private event with Aniba Hotep and the Sol Collective! A chance to play with my extended musical family for the first time. #CHIMUSIC

w/ Adam Ness. Duo style. The AMFM Magazine Jazz Series. It's definitely something to behold and partake. No cover. BE THERE!

w/Koku Gonza, playing her jams, and maybe one or two of my own.

Last minute WKSolo situation / originally slated to be me and Bruce Henry, but the 'winter bug' is going around, and I have to rise to the occasion. I'm gonna lean more on the jazz side for this evening. Come on out cool cats! It cost nothing.

A triple-header doing the Urban Gateways / Bruce Henry show

In Carol Stream with the Urban Gateways / Bruce Henry music exploits!

Fresh Faith Fridays / A new open-mic series that is faith-based and community-oriented. I'll be the co-music director for this event, playing for performers, as well as doing a few of my own selections. $5 suggested donation, and it'll be worth while. A great alternative to going to a club.

Urban Gateways band action w/ Bruce Henry

w/ Bruce Henry for Urban Gateways school concert series.

w/ Bruce Henry! Evolution of African American Music Yawl.

Solo William Kurk time! Playing some of my originals and a variety of jazz / pop / R&B / funk standards...by myself. It's free / plenty of parking / excellent food / and great vibes.

Playing with an Avengers super unit [Marqueal Jordan / Khari Parker / Junius Paul]. It's a private birthday party, but it's gonna be an eventful one.

Urban Gateways School Concert w/ Bruce Henry.

w/ Stephen Lynerd (the power duo)! Vibes and Keys...all the body needs. No cover. Parking is tricky. Come early.

w/ Bruce Henry. Performance for the Black Student Union.

w/ Rajiv Halim Quartet. A private party/event, but it will be festive. If you're nearby, say what's up.

w/ Aaron Getsug, playing some FAT TUESDAY classics from the 1920's and beyond! We're going WAY back! No cover, but save that money for the parking meters.

Duo action on Super Bowl Sunday with Buddy Fambro. Outta be interesting!~

W/ Bruce Henry (vocalist) and the crew. Jazz and beyond. Cover is $10 / Food available. Plenty of parking. Ride on through.

w/ Verzatile (Band). Playing some pop / variety cuts. No cover.

EVAAM - School concert!~

Private Event / The #WKE collective.

Evolution Of African American Music (EVAAM)

Private Event / Xmas holiday party.

#WKLEGACY at The Silver Room!
The new WK album (recently released) will have a special post-Thanksgiving party at the premier artistic-culture business in the heart of Hyde Park. This event is no cover charge, and all ages...so buying the CD will be a piece of cake (wink)!
DJ ANTHONY NICHOLSON will be on the decks playing some of the most exclusive music around, and special things will occur on this night. No work the next day for the weekday warriors, so come on down!!!

THE WILLIAM KURK "LEGACY" ALBUM RELEASE EVENT!
After 2+ years of plotting and planning, the moment is finally here. This will be an epic event, and one for all ages (so bring your youth and your grandparents)!!

There is ample street parking EARLY, so show up on time if you're driving, and public transportation is a heartbeat away (Wilson Red Line Stop).

w/ Koku Gonza, doing some exclusive jams and such. Yawl gon' learn! $12 discounted parking next to the venue; no cover. Turn it up.

w/ Isiaiah Sharkey; opening for Emily King. An eventful night I say! Bring thine self.

#BehindTheBrownDoor / Tuesday night turn up with MoFitz and the crew. No cover charge; street parking. Step up!!

w/ Steve Arrington and The Invade!! The funk is coming to Tokyo! Brace yourselves!

Duo w/ Marquecia Jordan. Doing some jazz standards. #KeepJazzAlive

Private event w/ Joyce Hurley. SOUL!~

Private Event for University Of Chicago Black Law Student Organization.

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group (Vibraphone). A stellar time with my musician peeps. Free! Great food!~

THE WK TRIO w/ Tony Taylor (drums) + Jon Sanders (Bass). Groovin' and jammin' some cuts outdoors for the last days of summer. Free. Come out!~

w/ Marqueal Jordan and the Players! The monsters of the midway are on the prowl again. My hombre Marqueal is piloting the ship, and it's gonna be full of paramount jams and such!~

w/ MoeFitz Project! R&B NIGHT! Come get with the groove-meisters of the urban sound on this night. $12-17 Tickets

WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE PLAYS MICHAEL JACKSON!!! "Down With The King" night! A truly epic event of massive proportions is going to happen when the WKE takes over, and plays some MJ tunes WKE-STYLE! You cannot miss out on this one!!! It's free, and 21+.
Be there!!!

W/ Luciano Antonio (Brazilian Jazz)! Originals and classics galore. $10/adults
$5/Students and Musicians
Gonna be a party yawl!~

w/ Pennell Johnson (Funk and Soul Bassist)! The madness is real! Be there!!!!

w/ Lili K Band

w/ Bruce Henry (vocalist). This time, I'm on the post as an accompanist. Dig it.

w/ Bruce Henry. A Special summer-morning presentation of the popular "Evolution Of African American Music" program.

Private engagement.

w/ Lili K - plus BJ The Chicago Kid.

SOLO W.K~
Just me and da keys at this cool restaurant out in the South Suburb of Richton Park. Plenty of seating and really good food going down, so definitely make your way out. I'll be performing a blend of originals and cover tune jams.

w/ Stereo Genius.
Justin Boyd- Drums/Leader
Justin Thomas - Vibes
James Ross - Bass

w/ Steve Arrington for the 'National R&B Music Society' concert! Rain or shine...it's going down. Go to the Facebook page and RSVP if you're gonna be in the NJ area!

w/ Lili K band, doing the supper club flow. Come down / be down~!

w/ Luciano Antonio Quartet. Brazilian Jazz to the max. Go to the Facebook page and RSVP now.

Da trio revolution (w/Mendell Beckford on bass / Chuck Lacy on drums). It's totally free, so come ride through!

w/ Shawn Maxwell Group. Jazz and food...what else is there in life.

w/ Lili K Band for an hour set!! More info to come. Stay tuned!~~

w/ Lili K Band!

w/ Bruce Henry / a duo of musical mix and madness! No cover charge.

w/ Russoul (birthday party event).

w/ Lili K Band hosting the inaugural jam session for the artist social club. This event is by invite only, so write in the guestbook if you're interested in coming, and you'll have to confirm your attendance the day-off.

w/ Bruce Henry Quartet. Jazz and urban music converge.

w/ Stephen Lynerd (Vibraphonist). It's pure art and music (and food) on this evening. Free admission. Come through!~

w/ Gabe Wallace Jr (aka Manuals / BakPakBoi)! Playing some music with one of my closest brothers of the music scene. $8 cover. Come hang!!!!

On the radio w/ Lili K Band, performing jams from the new album "RUBY" available on iTunes. Jump in it!

The William Kurk Enterprise (cooperate unit) is on the prowl this evening for a private banquet event. Will keep you posted on the future show available to the public.

w/ Bruce Henry; the educational showcase: Evolution Of African American Music.

details to be determined. It's definitely going down! Stay tuned.

w/ Solo Piano / Art event. More details to come.

w/ Lili K band; an exclusive performance at the Apple Store in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Seating and entry will be tight, so show up early to ensure that you can get in!

w/ Lili K ~ An exclusive event for all the Grammy members of the Chicago chapter. Details regarding entry are pending, but most likely limited to members of NARAS only. Stay tuned.

w/ Lili K Band, and also featuring The Suffers. Go to the link for tix!

w/ Lili K band for an exclusive jam session hosting. This event is only available by invite only, so go to the various social networking links, and request entry. 1st come / 1st serve...spots are super limited!

w/ Lili K Band and the crew! This is gonna be a real situation indeed to be a witness of! Don't miss out if you're near by.

w/ Lili K. and the Chicago crew on the continuing mission to spread our propaganda and music throughout the land! If you're at SXSW....COME ON THRU!! YEE HAW!

w/ Lili K. Band and the crew during our adventure at SXSW in the music soul of the south! If you're in the region, make it an occasion!

w/ LILI K on WBEZ. Check out the broadcast on WBEZ.ORG, or 91.5 if you're in the Chicagoland area! The band will be on, and jamming on the airwaves.

w/ #SLGTOUR2015 / Giving a special workshop-performance for the teens! Contact regard info if you're interested in coming down. It's free!

w/ #SLGTOUR2015! The party continues that night with the tour crew at this modern-nouveau jazz club in Manhattan. The cover is $12. Come on down and witness the essence of our swag!

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group (#SLGTOUR2015). The concert is in the heart of Manhattan. Come on down NY peeps! It's gonna be a festive occasion! No cover.

w/ #SLGTOUR2015 - In the Maryland area. All the people in the area: RIDE THRU. No cover.

#SLGTOUR2015 continued! If you're in the WEST VA, ride on through! WOOP WOOP!

#SLGTOUR2015 Continued! If you're near Knoxville, come on down!~~

The continuation of the Stephen Lynerd Group tour (#SLG2015)!! If you're near Flint in Michigan, come on thru! No cover!

w/ Lili K Band on "WINDY CITY LIVE" airing in Chicago.

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group; the pickup date for the #SLGTOUR2015. The sacred jazz tour ensues! Follow and find us around to see what's happening and how!

w/Bruce Henry Group at the Mo Better Jazz Series. Long live the music. Plenty of ample street parking and a festive occasion. Come aboard!

Evolution Of Black Music w/ Bruce Henry!~

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group! The leader brings good vibes...literally, because he plays the vibraphone, so it's worth the hang. Come through and make a joyful noise with the band! No cover charge!~

w/ Bruce Henry Group for the Evolution Of African American Music Program. Free!

The Evolution Of African American Music Program w/ Bruce Henry Group. An educational experience through the history of the urban music that has influenced generations of music lovers throughout history. Free!~

w/ Stephen Lynerd Group. A night of original and cover tunes galore, and a great menu. Free of charge, and rich in fun. Oh...it's some kinda special night...so bring some loved one, spouse, or person you like a lot!

w/ Bruce Henry; The Evolution Of African American Music show. Presenting the history of black music throughout the legacy of the Americas and beyond.

w/ Lili K and the crew; album release event for Sidewalk Chalk!! It will be festive! Be there!

Evolution of Black Music with Bruce Henry!~

Solo Piano [private event]~

w/ Bruce Henry Quartet. Vocal bop lives on. Show up and show out! $10 cover.

Twas the week before Thanksgiving, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a turkey (YEAH, WORK WITH ME)! WKE / WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE is in the building once again. The hippest restaurant spot for live entertainment in the city is kicking it hard by having us host the night once again. Come straight from work, school, but don't go home!!!
FREE STREET PARKING / FREE ADMISSION / FREE WATER / FREE FUN!

William Kurk Enterprise [#WKE] on the call of music duty for the evening. The Soul Sessions Series will be something to behold as we play a combination of familiar originals and familiar covers.

W.K - Keys/Vocals
Mendell Beckford - Bass
Ben Johnson - Drums
Buddy Fambro - Guitar

R.S.V.P at the link.

WKE / WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE NIGHT! On Halloween; so don't be afraid to show up in your costume threads (if you're brave). Weird things can happen this night, so if you don't wanna be the person to hear about it, be there, or be nowhere!
FREE ADMISSION / FREE STREET PARKING / FREE WATER!

William Kurk Enterprise / Shawn Maxwell Alliance! The ultimate show for the musical mind of madness! The WKE will be up first, followed by the large ensemble stylings of Shawn Maxwell and the crew. This is a major event!!! Be there!! Doors at 7p! COME EARLY IF YOU WANT TO PARK ON THE STREET! Valet Parking will be available.
Right off the Morse Red Line Stop!
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!!

WKE / WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE is in full effect! This restaurant has become the hub of quality live entertainment and dining. It's known for the 'behind the brown door' slogan because of it's low-key presence, but it's jumping in this restaurant.
FREE ADMISSION / FREE STREET PARKING / DINNER MENU. You wanna be here for this WKE moment in time!!!

w/ Bruce Henry (Vocalist)
Pure art and music personified. Come out (Rain or shine)!!

w/ Bruce Henry (Vocalist); one of my favorite artist around the scene. A pure artistic man of many dimensions. $10 general admission / $5 for students/musicians. Come "SWING" by!

w/ Steve Arrington
You already know. Show up and show out Canada. 19+ / follow the link for additional info.

w/ Steve Arrington
More FUNK; this time in the Big Apple. Step out yawl. Follow the related site link for more info. See yawl up in da spot NYC!

w/ Steve Arrington
Bringing the FUNK to Boston/New England without reservations. You can order tickets online, and save some trouble getting in!!

w/Steve Arrington.
What a fitting venue indeed! We play da funk / we love waffles. What a marriage!

w/ Steve Arrington.
The kickoff show for the season of FUNK that will be moving around the globe. This is the only Chicago date for the summer, so CHI-TOWN bettah show up and show out!
Get your tickets NOW!!!!

w/ MoFitz Project
Behind the brown door, so if you come, it's the spot with no name! Super swanky hidden gem.

w/ Bruce Henry (vocalist) and ensemble. A pure exploration through original music inspired from the roots of African tradition and beyond!

w/ Maurice Fitzgerald (MoeFitz Project). ONE HOUR ONLY! Yeah...it's here, then it's gone.

w/ Russoul and the crew [Mendell Beckford - Bass / Paul Hall - Drums]. The 1st gig in my new and improved age of _______ during my birthday flow!!!! LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN YAWL!
FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Don't park in the South Lopp Hotel parking lot, or you will get towed]

The Taste Of Victory annual event.

w/ Taylor Moore and crew. Park playing! Free.

w/ Shawn Maxwell Quartet. Helping KEEP JAZZ ALIVE!

Donda's House Inc Open Mic Event feat. William Kurk.
Be there to witness the artistic manifesto take flight again. No fee to get in! Just get there.

Jazz'n @ The Met w/ Russoul and da crew!~ It's a small window, so be there or be square.

playing w/ CHRIS GREENE QUARTET as a special guest. It will be my 1st guest appearance with the CGQ; allies in the local music scene here in Chicago! Great music is bound to occur, so if you're around, you need to get down with us.
Chris Greene - Saxophones (leader)
Steve Corley - drums
Marlene Rosenberg - bass (special guest)
Moi - Keyboards

[Last Minute Gig Alert]
w/ MoFitz Project!
Come hang with us at the most contemporary-exclusive restaurant in the Chicago Food Scene! Free to come in / bar / food / free street parking! Let's go!~

Recording w/ LILI K. [@LiliKJazz - Twitter/Instagram].
It's going down for real. One of my dearest rising stars in the game is about to bring new music to the people.

w/ Bruce Henry (vocalist) and ensemble. A pure exploration through original music inspired from the roots of African tradition and beyond!

Private Event / Black Tie Event.

W/ Cecy Santana Band.
Tix: $10
Go to www.cecysantana.com / www.oldtownschool.org for more info!

w/ Bruce Henry @ Culture Fest.
The Evolution Of African American Music Show. Come be entertained and educated about the musical history of the United States through the black experience.

William Kurk Enterprise @ Jazzin' On The Southside.
The WKE is finally on the horizon once again, and we're bringing our jazz outfitting to the party this time for a throw down on this evening!
Cover is $10 / Street Parking around.
Come and partake!~

The #MixAndMingle event by UrbanFetes, featuring a solo performance by me, Ashley Lauren, and Mehran.
R.S.V.P at the event page for more info, and come along!~
Show at 10p

Jazz night @ The Zoo!~ Come swing along with us.

The William Kurk Magic Music Workshop!~
Open for kids and parents to learn about the magical world of music through interactive music performance and activity share.

w/ Lili K; the rising star in the ranks of the indie scene. You don't wanna miss this jam. It will be in full effect!
$10 at door
$7 in advance!!

The "WE LOVE SOUL" event; this time featuring the WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE on deck as the band of honor. We're gonna play some Valentine's Day fusion for the super-sophisticated folks of music and culture. If you don't have plans for you and your date at White Castle that night, you should come hang here.
RSVP FOR $10 ENTRY ALL NIGHT!!!!!!!!

Solo piano and vocals with MOI, William Kurk for Xmas Eve. Great food, and awesome environment. You should be there.

The Holy Vessel Xmas Concert, featuring music of Lena Mclin, and a variety of standard Xmas music. Free admission / Street parking available.

Duo w/ Chris Greene (Sax). Aka "DINNERTIME FUSION". Come through. If you never had the food here, you should. It will bless your soul!

w/ Stephen Lynerd Quintet.
The previous performance was a stunner, and the food is stunning, so you do not wanna miss this "HALLOWEEN" jazz moment in history!

Private party event

w/ Chris Greene (Sax); DUO! If you like music AND food (like I do), then you need to hang with us...cause our swag is on 10, and the music is on 100!

The WKE [WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE] jammin' on a Saturday night, under the framework of a jazz-heavy performance, as part of the fall Jazz n' Blues series at this intimate, yet hospitable theater venue. You don't wanna miss this at all!
Chuck Webb - Bass
Charles Rick Heath IV- Drums

THE WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE RESURGES!
The time frame is so detailed, because this is the performance window for you to enter the dimension of the WKE manifesto, as we are featured for the "Black Renaissance" event.
Be on time, and you will see everything. Be late, and you'll see nothing.
This event is FREE/ 21+
Tim Seisser - Bass
Myron Cherry- Drums

w/ Tim Fullerton and ensemble. Jazz and food...all you need in life.

Private party.
w/Bruce Henry and the crew!~

w/ Marcus Robinson (guitar), featuring Dawn Robinson. Contemporary Jazz/Funk.

w/Stephen Lynerd (vibraphone). Great restaurant with quality steak; high recommended eating experience. Plus music!

The 2nd night w/ Mario Abney (trumpet) and the crew. You don't wanna miss it!

w/ Mario Abney (trumpet) and the crew. A live, energetic entertainer who puts on an explosive live show!

Saturday Soul Social, presented by J.A of JAPMEG productions. This will be my encore throwdown for this kickin' event, which features Soul/Indie talent monthly. If you're in the DMV, you should make plans to attend this energetic event.

Go to the facebook event page for more info.

w/ Marcus Baylor trio.
If you're in the Chicago/NW Indiana area (or somewhere close), you want to be present for this one!

w/Black Slang! The legend continues.....more info to come. It's free, and it's live! Be there!!!!!

w/ Manuals [Gabe Wallace Jr- Drums/Pilot] and ThePaulUniversity [Junius Paul- Bass]. Smash....smash....Sssaaaamaaassh! Be there.
$5 cover
Music that drives.

W/ Audley Reid and the contemporary jazz crew, AGAIN! Free admission/food available/and parking in the lot! Come thru!~~

W/ Audley Reid and the contemporary jazz crew! Free admission/food available/and parking in the lot! Get down!~~

w/Audley Reid Quartet! Adult comtemporary/jazz to the max. Free parking next door and Chinese food (for those who dig Chinese food).

w/Natalie DePaul Jazz Ensemble. High-end dining experience, with that classic flair. Excellent view and excellent food. Make some time for ya boy!!!!!

MJ (William Kurk) vs. Prince (Isaiah Sharkey)!
Band includes Sharay Reed, Quin Anderson, Leon Q. Allen, Chris McBride, Tony Cazeau, and Host LaRoyce Hawkins. YOU DON'T WANNA MISS THIS ONE!

It's FREE!
Plenty of parking!
Drink and food specials.

w/Justin Boyd, Sarah Marie Young, and Morris Euman for an exclusive event! R&B swagged out for the night. Come on through! Parking available next door to pawn shop!

w/ Bruce Henry Ensemble. Jazz on the cosmic and spiritual realm. Tickets available online! $10 at the door.

w/ Buddy Fambro (guitar). The 2nd night of a weekend of intense music making and sound creation!

w/ Guitarist (Billboard charting artist) Buddy Fambro and band! A killer exhibition in serene and energetic music. Be there! Cover: $10.

w/ Aaron Getsug Ensemble. Jazz and New-Orleans Funk.

The WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE is back in the 2013, and with an array of special guest on the bill. Also on the bill is Ted Sirota Trio; a masterful bandleader/drummer with a progressive vision of his own! You need to be there. Click the URL link for more details!

The official event that will be a launch pad for the newest album: Super Pop Fusion. It's going to be unlike any event previously held by any artist in history; the cost will be nothing to enter, and the ages are from 0 to 100. This will be a family-friendly event, so don't worry about the babysitter; bring them all.

The CD will be available for purchase, as well as the premier of the new William Kurk Enterprise line of clothing, for both men and women. Plenty of parking available, and there will be refreshments on deck. Plug it in today...and brace yourself!

w/ Rob Collazo Quartet [Rob- Sax, Tim Seisser- Bass, Eric Johnson- Drums]
Need a lavish contemporary/jazz experience? Check us out. Yes, it's happening!~

William Kurk Enterprise is Opening for JON PIERCE at The Live Wire Event. This is guaranteed to be a pack house, so get your tickets before you step foot towards the venue, and arrive at 6p to get a seat!!! Last year, it was standing room only, and this is before the 1st performer. DO NOT HESITATE! It will be worth while!

w/ Audley Reid (Sax), and the super-soul-jazz alliance.

w/ vocalist Bruce Henry.

w/ Marqueal Jordan and the Midnight Sun core! Playing songs in tribute of jerk chicken.

The William Kurk Enterprise, featuring some very special guest singing some of the W.K standards, and guest musicians!

Taping for Koku Gonza; performing the preliminary hour, solo! By invite only. Go to www.Kokugonza.com for reservation info. 1st 20 people are in...that's the limit. Food will be served!

w/ Marqueal Jordan Ensemble, featuring Tim Seisser (W.K.E), Dylan Jones, and Quin Anderson.

"Sector 9"
Closing night for the WINTER SOLO JAMS series, presented by MPAACT Theater. William Kurk (Artist-in-Residence member) performs exclusive music from a library of songs written in a musical theater style, as well as modernistic art songs.

Tickets: $12

Thick Thursdays!
A soul/funk/pop party.
No Cover.
Half Off Jamaican Jerk Wings (the best around).

w/ guitar master Buddy Fambro (Guitarist on "Vanity Fair" from 'The Sound: Vol.3')

"THICK THURSDAYS", with the all-star super band, also with an integrated open mic for the people. Slammin' food and NO COVER!!

Playing jams and cuts for the folks with an all-star band! No cover. Great Jerk Wings! COME OUT!

The William Kurk Enterprise is back in the new year. You already know what's up. Come on' thru peoples~!

w/ David Sampson (aka Sampsonic)!

THE WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE | LiLi K | LEAH THOMPSON BLACK FRIDAY SHOW!! It's only the most important show after thanksgiving, of this year, in this century. 3 ACTS | 3 Perspectives | TRIPLE THE ACTION!
$5 Cover
Show starts at 10 PEE EM AT NIGHT!
21+
Parking is available in the parking lot if you get there at 9:30p. Otherwise it's a jungle.
Right off the "MORSE" stop on the Red Line.
CD's/ Giveaways/ and other incentives will be apart of this festive evening!

William Kurk Enterprise is on the prowl with Chris Green Quartet- ONE NIGHT ONLY! Mark ya calendars today, and let's get it in yawl!!

The first ever INTERNET Album Release Party in W.K/Pop-Fusion history. Stop through, and get a copy of the CD, via the world wide web! Dance in your living room/bedroom at your own pace, eat your own food, and be at the leisure of your space, while sharing it was thousands across the globe!

w/ Kafele, throwing down serious groove mints.

On the scene w/Kafele Bandele and Eliki on an original music landscape/exploration of soul and poetry. Take the 1 train down to Franklin! NO COVER!

"ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE"-
Come check it out if you're into theater and artsy stuff.

WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE AT THE DOUBLE DOOR. 9PM UNTIL 9:45PM (If you know how to read, then this is pretty much the window of time you have to see us). Everybody gotta bring a person, so if you bring a person, tell them to bring somebody, to bring somebody, cause we need to see EVERYBODY up in this joint!!
+21, Cover $7

WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE RETURNS...WITH THE STRENGTH OF A DVD, AND AT THE VERY PLACE WHERE HALF THE ACTION WAS SHOT. To rock the top of the show, "The Thickness"- Soul/Pop/Variety band with the flavor of hot sauce. BE THERE!
$5 Cover. +21

Solo Studio Performance (Round 2), hosted by Erick Deshaun Dorris, and Maggie Dahl of Deagan Music. It's an exclusive spot, but it's worth coming to, just due to all the FREEDOM we have!! Whooooooooo.....!

THE OFFICIAL WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE DVD RELEASE PARTY-
"LIVE IN CHICAGO" DVD, Presented by Purple Elephant Productions! NO COVER | FOOD SPECIALS| VIEWING| PERFORMANCE...all in the festive spirit of life and music. Partners include SUBVERSE STUDIOS and RENDER DESIGNS.

Hip hop show.

Soul/R&B mix. This restaurant serves every Asian-style food (Chinese, Japanese, Thai, etc...). You won't be bored at all. Free.

Jazz/R&B night at the KEEVE!

A Solo Set by W.K, highlighting the songwriting/piano aspects of "THE SOUND". Erick DeShaun Dorris also performing and hosting.
Cover $10

w/ Keith Henderson (guitar legend/hero)! Rock N Roll-Jazz Lasagna.

The WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE, back for another season of jazz-funk-pop madness...and the unpredictable nature thereof. Take the time to make provisions to be here, and you will not be disappointed! I promise!
$5, +21

w/VIBECAST- featuring Ben Johnson (of W.K.E) on Vibes!

w/ VIBECAST, featuring Ben Johnson (of William Kurk Enterprise) on Vibes!

w/Tim Seisser Project (bassist of W.K.E), alongside Sarah Marie Young (W.K.E Vocalist), Tom Stoepker (guitar), and Justin Lawrence (Drums). Also on the lineup: Kmang Kmang and Barry Bennett Sounds.

R&B/Soul mix with Brandi Smith (vocals)~

ANUVIBE Networking Event, with featuring WILLIAM KURK solo performance.

On a musical mission with Russoul, Mendell Beckford, and Justin Boyd to bring a party atmosphere to a weeknight. Soul, Funk, Jazz, Motown, House.

w/ MoFitz Project. An adventure of music via soul exploration.

w/ Vick Lavender Ensemble (House/Boogie)

Live music Thursdays.

Spiritual/Gospel music program featuring The Lowe Family, Michael Grand and Muzette Morgan.

w/Shawn Maxwell (sax/woodwinds). Good times...

w/ State Street Singers once again...bringing holiday jeer with our reindeer.

Singing some X-mas jams with the State Street Singers. Hip arrangements that haven't been born yet!

w/ Ben Johnson (Vibes) and the crew!
A must-see! Come on'.

THE STATE STREET SINGERS are sanging again for you, those ole' jolly jams.

Come witness some of the finest Christmas/Holiday JAMS ever sung by an ensemble of hip 'n' young singers (I might be the eldest...). We go by THE CHICAGO CAROL ENSEMBLE. Oh yeah.

w/ Buddy Fambro (Guitar)!

w/ Buddy Fambro (guitarist)!

WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE (once again...and it's gonna be APES).
Also featuring the charismatic musical stylings of the Tanzanian Songstress KOKU GONZA.
$7 cover|+21|First 10 people to come say hi to me at this show get a free CD (a full length album...valued at $15)! FREE!!

w/ Audley Reid (Sax) and the colossal smooth jazz big band!!

WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE (live-in-effect)!
More info to come...stay tuned. Should be an explosion of sorts!

Kickin' up steam with Ben Johnson (drums), and special guest!

w/ Andrea Love (vocalist)

WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE [live in effect], with Special Guest Set by Koku Gonza. Come to de partay if you want to experience the essence of musicality in it's purist form!! DO NOT MISS IT YAWLS!!
$5 Cover| 21+| 9pm Doors Open| Off the "Morse" stop on the RED LINE.

w/Koku Gonza (singer/guitarist supreme). Rock N' Roll Time yawlz!

w/Julie Dexter (Main Stage)! Find your way there if you want to experience a songstress supreme!

w/Buddy Fambro (guitar)!

w/Time Morris Group (Soul-Funk-Jazz).

w/ Audley Reid (saxes).

w/ Audley Reid (saxes)!

I know nothing...but I'll be there playing piano or something lol! They have great pizza.

Artistically Linked.
A FREE networking event for artists (includes performance by W.K).

w/ Julie Dexter (Silver Stage).

w/WKE member BUDDY FAMBRO (gtr)! Excellence will entertain you. Come one and come all!

w/WKE Member BUDDY FAMBRO (gtr). Fuego!!

w/ Tkumah Sadeek (vocalist).

Forget what you heard!
Forget about what you thought!
THIS IS IT!!!

Enjoy a night filled with tomorrow's best Jazz artists TODAY!
Join us at the Velvet Lounge on Thursday, July 15, 2010 for a night of food, drinks, and JAZZ LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE!!!

'Taking you to school' will be your 30something "Instructors of Funk":
Saalik Ziyad
Milton Suggs
Sarah Marie Young
William Kurk
Nico Rubio
Kaliq Woods

Vibes and Vibrations Presents: William Kurk Enterprise.
Featuring Tim Seisser (bs) and Myron Cherry (drms). Let's get it in...W.K.

A Tribute to "THE WIZ", honoring Lena Horne and Andre De'Shields. W.Kurk=Music Director.

Russoul Album Release/Performance! Come get with it.

w/ Ben Johnson (vibes). Should be a sure-fire presentation, so brace yourself for music impact!

w/ the Phat Kat Crew (special event)!

w/ Marqueal Jordan Project. Pure, Unfiltered Soul, funk, and flavA!!!

SuperSoul Trio:
Chuck Lacy (drms), Mendell Beckford (bs), and some other guy on piano!

William Kurk Enterprise [Back on the scene]!
Featuring: Tim Seisser (bs), Ben Johnson (drms), and Marqueal Jordan (Sax)! Bring the flair back to air, and the pow in wow!
$5 cover, 21+

THE WILLIAM KURK ENTERPRISE!
Featuring: Rich Stitzel (drms), Tim Seisser (bs), and Neal Alger (gtr). Jazz-Funk Mania My friends, so bring your sho'nuff, and you're right guard!
ENGAGE! $5 Cover...Come early- Parking is brutal. Cheers!

w/ Tony Cazeau (keyboards).

w/Phil Seed (guitarist)!

w/ SWAY.

"Sounds Of Faith" Program to be aired, which features an array of praise from around the world, as well as my appearance playing with Salem Baptist Church of Chicago; TUNE IN!!

w/ chuck lacy (drums), mendell beckford (bass).

Night of swingin' with Steve Biossat (vcls).

w/ the sully gully trio. Steaks will dance that night.

w/ Buddy Fambro (guitar)

w/ Buddy Fambro (guitar).

Music Monday W/Milton Suggs.

w/ SWAY. Going late thru 1:30a. Valet Parking ($9).

Early post-work set in the Lounge room. Get down!

w/ singer Candice Marie. Phil Seed-Gtr, Chris Miskel-Drums, Dave Brooks-Bs

the super trio in full effect (me, chuck lacy, and mendell beckford)--

Haiti Benefit Concert
$10 w/donation of food, clothes, or medical supplies...$15 at the door without these donation materials.

the super trio in full effect (me, chuck lacy, and mendell beckford)--

New Year's Eve w/Audley Reid Band.
$75 for the reservation (if you don't have plans already).

The Holy Vessel Annual Christmas Concert, featuring original Christmas compositions by Lena McLin (my grandmother), and also featuring the William Kurk Express Trio: W.K (keys), Mendell Beckford (bs), and Darrell Lowe (drms).
FREE--- No admission charge for entry. Christmas CD's will be available for sale.

w/ Audley Reid (Saxes)

w/Buddy Fambro (The guitar master of the new world-- Come one, come all).

w/Buddy Fambro (guitar hero...a must see!!!).

Herb Porter presents Rob Juice (Trumpet).

Private Event feat. Solo performance by W.K!

w/ SoulGroove-- fun times!! Must Come!!!

duo w/ Audley Reid (saxophones).

w/ Mike Sterling Group

w/ Mike Sterling Group

w/ Mike Sterling Group

w/ SoulGroove.

w/ Detour- the ultra dynamic party band unlike any other.

w/Allen Burroughs and the AB BAND.

w/Buddy Fambro (Guitar Chef)

w/Buddy Fambro (Guitarist Mastermind)

w/Audley Reid (Saxophones)

w/Audley Reid (Saxophones)

w/Mike Sterling Unit. Funk/Fusion.

This gig is CANCELLED!! Do not go!!! Instead, stay at home and buy my CD on CDBABY.COM/iTUNES...and eat barbeque (or something bbq flavored).

Corey Wilkes+Maurice Brown=Double Trouble. Just like ole times! A show you mustn't miss.

w/ Mike Sterling, Buddy Fambro, and Malcolm Banks.

Tribute to the Black Crooners

The very first ever reunion show with the original members of the William Kurk Enterprise, plus new members! This is one you SHALL NOT miss!

William Kurk Express, featuring original works by William Kurk, and some tribute tunes for the gloved one. Will Howard/Bass, Derek Henderson/Drums

Admission: $10

Performing with Audley Reid and the Gang!

Admission: $10

Performing with Audley Reid and Da Crew!

Admission: N/A

THE ALBUM RELEASE YA’LL!! I BETTER SEE 90% minus 3 of you there. Live performance of the CD in it’s entirety, and giveaways, models, and possible circus animals. Joel Geleynese is also on the bill on his U.S summer tour!! We shall dance away!

Admission: $10

Performing with Black Slang, letting it hang!

Admission: $10

Performing with Black Slang...doing the thang!!

Admission: $10

Performing with Corey Wilkes and Black Slang for the CU2 JazzFest. Ride on thru!!! It’ll be healthy.

Admission: Free

Black Slang at the newest spot in Chicago: THE SHRINE. Parking is a mess, so come early!

Admission: Free

BLACK SLANG...again...yes...we do play on wednesdays too!

Admission: Free

Performing with Black Slang. COREY WILKES 30th B-DAY SLAM! Bring him a cupcake!

Admission: Free

Performing with Michael Sterling Trio.

Admission: $40 at dr/$35 adv

Performing with Yaw. Opening for Roy Ayers

Admission: $5

Performing with Buddy Fambro (guitarist). The lightning has been captured and stored in the sound of this fiery instrumentalist. Come one or come none!