The Need and The Night is composed singer Gina Bloom and songwriter Chuck Sansone, both from the retro-soul group, The Congregation. The Need and The Night ventures into groove-driven R&B and soul music.

Saxophonist and composer Nick Mazzarella has been a consistent presence in Chicago's music scene since the early 2000s. His working trio and quintet have served as the primary vehicles for his endeavors as a composer and leader, while as a collaborator or sideman he has performed and recorded with such artists as Tomeka Reid, Makaya McCraven, Hamid Drake, Joshua Abrams, and Rob Mazurek.

Quin Kirchner is a long-time Chicago drummer and composer who is as comfortable playing in jazz as he is rock and funk. He performs with the Quin Kirchner Group, Wild Belle, and Nomo. 

Homeroom is proud to present Comfort Music on Thursdays in May at Comfort Station (2579 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647). Each evening will see a Chicago hip-hop or soul performer paired with a jazz or improv act. This free series aims to bring together musicians and audiences who rarely share the same venue while presenting two genres thriving in Chicago.

This program was made possible in part due to a grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency.