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02/18/2025

The Sounds and Notes Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the 9th Annual Chopin IN The City Festival, running February 21st through March 2nd, 2025.

Don't miss the closing night of the festival which will culminate in an electrifying performance, bringing together the legendary jazz icon Urszula Dudziak with acclaimed vocalists Grazyna Auguscik and Dee Alexander for the first time ever on one stage. This once-in-a-lifetime collaboration is set to be an unforgettable highlight of the festival at the beautiful Copernicus Center in Chicago!
More Information at https://copernicuscenter.org/closing-night-9th-chopin-in-the-city-festival/

Announcing the 2025 Chi-Town Jazz Fest March 18-21, 2025!Chicago Musicians Raising Money for Hunger Relief!Full Line-up ...
02/14/2025

Announcing the 2025 Chi-Town Jazz Fest March 18-21, 2025!
Chicago Musicians Raising Money for Hunger Relief!

Full Line-up Announcing Next Week!

Thank you to our participating venues - March 18 - Jazz Showcase, March 19 - Copernicus Center, March 20 - Sabor A Café Niles, March 21 - St Moses the Black/South Side Jazz Coalition, Inc.

All funds raised Care for Real and St Moses the Black Food Pantry
Get more details, volunteer and donate at www.chitownjazzfest.org

Cécile McLorin Salvant Feb 21, 8:00 PM Chicago Symphony Orchestra   Revealing the connections between vaudeville, blues,...
02/12/2025

Cécile McLorin Salvant
Feb 21, 8:00 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Revealing the connections between vaudeville, blues, jazz, baroque and traditional folk music, singer and composer Cecile McLorin Salvant the gap between our musical past and contemporary world. Featuring imaginative interpretations of standards and original works, “her live shows are absolutely electric, full of drama, invention and commitment to the music” (BBC Radio 3).

Don’t miss this one night only concert experience on February 21. Visit www.cso.org/jazz for details.

The Sounds and Notes Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the 9th Annual Chopin IN The City Festival, runnin...
02/07/2025

The Sounds and Notes Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the 9th Annual Chopin IN The City Festival, running February 21st through March 2nd, 2025.

Don't miss the closing night of the festival which will culminate in an electrifying performance, bringing together the legendary jazz icon Urszula Dudziak with acclaimed vocalists Grazyna Auguscik and Dee Alexander for the first time ever on one stage. This once-in-a-lifetime collaboration is set to be an unforgettable highlight of the festival at the beautiful Copernicus Center in Chicago!

More Information at https://copernicuscenter.org/closing-night-9th-chopin-in-the-city-festival/

Gerald Clayton – "White Cities," A Musical Tribute to Charles White | February 14 & 15, 2025 at  Reva and David Logan Ce...
01/30/2025

Gerald Clayton – "White Cities," A Musical Tribute to Charles White | February 14 & 15, 2025 at Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts.

FEATURING:
Gerald Clayton
Joel Ross, vibes/drums
Emmanuel Michael, guitar
Marquis Hill, trumpet
Logan Richardson, saxophone

Through Clayton's original jazz masterwork, "White Cities," Clayton honors the legacy of American painter and muralist Charles White and draws attention to the racism and oppression Black people experience in major cities. This remarkable performance incorporates Charles White's mural, "5 Great American Negroes," with a unique melody for each figure, reflecting his own artistic journey and personal growth.

GET TICKETS TODAY:
https://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu/concerts-and-events/gerald-clayton-white-cities-musical-tribute-charles-white

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisJanuary 24-25Chicago Symphony  OrchestraThe Jazz at Lincoln Center ...
01/21/2025

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
January 24-25
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to Symphony Center January 24-25 with two thrilling programs!

On January 24, the ensemble pays tribute to the innovative and hard-swinging origins of bebop. Combining big band and small ensemble arrangements, the program honors legends like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams.

On January 25, dive into enduring appeal of mid-century jazz with iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach and more.

Visit www.cso.org/jazz for tickets.

Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)January 31, 2025 | 7:30PM -  and David Logan Center for the Arts Chief Xian aTund...
01/17/2025

Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)
January 31, 2025 | 7:30PM - and David Logan Center for the Arts

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) is a sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments, and creator of genre-blind “Stretch music.” A two-time Edison Award winner and five-time GRAMMY nominee, Adjuah has collaborated with legends like Prince, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, and Mos Def, and sold out Carnegie Hall after the 2020 release of his album Axiom.

Get Tickets Today: https://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu/concerts-and-events/chief-adjuah-formerly-christian-scott

Ellingtonia presented by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | February 8, 2025!As Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates its 20...
01/16/2025

Ellingtonia presented by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | February 8, 2025!

As Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month, the organization marks 50 years since the death of cultural icon, musician, composer, arranger, and conductor Duke Ellington with the world premiere of Ellingtonia.

This concert celebrates the music, grace, dignity, and royalty of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Named after the compilation album that spanned Duke Ellington’s career – from his first recording session in July 1923 to his last concert in March 1974, Ellingtonia takes place at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, February 8 at 1 pm & 7 pm.

Due to the generosity of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic funders, tickets are $1/person.

While the program will include Duke Ellington’s greatest hits and arrangements of his sacred music, Praise, Come Sunday, and Tell Me the Truth, audiences will experience Ellington’s music majesty in new and unexpected ways.

For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/ellingtonia.

The 3rd Annual Women’s Jazz Festival captivated audiences HeyNonnyAH  in Arlington Heights from January 7-11, 2025, ench...
01/16/2025

The 3rd Annual Women’s Jazz Festival captivated audiences HeyNonnyAH in Arlington Heights from January 7-11, 2025, enchanting jazz enthusiasts from across the Chicago area. This year’s event boasted an impressive lineup of talent, spotlighting both seasoned performers and rising stars. The festival concluded on a high note with two remarkable sets by Marion Mallard and Tammy McCann on the final evening! View the photo gallery by Alan Frohlichstein recapping the evening.

View the full gallery by Alan here:
https://www.chicagojazz.com/post/jazz-photo-tammy-mccann-marion-mallard

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisJanuary 24-25Chicago Symphony Orchestra The Jazz at Lincoln Center ...
01/15/2025

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
January 24-25
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to Symphony Center January 24-25 with two thrilling programs!

On January 24, the ensemble pays tribute to the innovative and hard-swinging origins of bebop. Combining big band and small ensemble arrangements, the program honors legends like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams.

On January 25, dive into enduring appeal of mid-century jazz with iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach and more.

Visit www.cso.org/jazz for tickets.

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah -  January 11th & 12th at the Auditorium Theatre!Breaking the classical music...
01/07/2025

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah - January 11th & 12th at the Auditorium Theatre!

Breaking the classical music sound barrier since 1993! Marin Alsop, with colleagues Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson reimagined Handel’s Messiah. Too Hot to Handel captures the essential core of Handel’s famous piece and reinterprets it with chords of R&B, jazz, and gospel. The end result is a dynamic and uplifting celebration that must be experienced to be appreciated."

Get Tickets Today! https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/.../too-hot-to-handel

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah -  January 11th & 12th at the Auditorium Theatre! Breaking the classical musi...
01/07/2025

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah - January 11th & 12th at the Auditorium Theatre!

Breaking the classical music sound barrier since 1993! Marin Alsop, with colleagues Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson reimagined Handel’s Messiah. Too Hot to Handel captures the essential core of Handel’s famous piece and reinterprets it with chords of R&B, jazz, and gospel. The end result is a dynamic and uplifting celebration that must be experienced to be appreciated."

Get Tickets Today! https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/too-hot-to-handel

Happy Holidays from Chicago Jazz Magazine! This week's ChicagoJazz.com Weekly features a JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP by Harve...
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from Chicago Jazz Magazine! This week's ChicagoJazz.com Weekly features a JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP by Harvey Tills of the December 16th show featuring Som Brasil at Fulton Street Collective. Plus a new review by Jeff Cebulski of the new recording by Righteous Rooster entitled "Foul". Plus shows at Symphony Center, Logan Center and the Auditorium Theater!

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Email from Chicago Jazz Magazine Everything Jazz in Chicago! Happy Holidays from ChicagoJazz.com   AROUND TOWN FLASH BACK! MIKE JEFFERS with THADDEUS TUKES Thaddeus Tukes, Christmas Vibetown December

On December 12the the 27th anniversary of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour, Dave Koz & Friends brought a fr...
12/19/2024

On December 12the the 27th anniversary of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour, Dave Koz & Friends brought a fresh approach to performing timeless Christmas classics to the Auditorium Theatre .

This year’s tour, reunites Koz with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, and featured special guests, saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley and vocalist Rebecca Jade. Thanks to photographer Alan Frohlichstein for covering the event!

See the full gallery here: https://www.chicagojazz.com/post/dave-koz-and-friends-auditorium-theater

JAZZ REVIEW - Righteous Rooster "Foul Play" by Jeff Cebulski "Whether by design or by serendipity, on its debut Fowl Pla...
12/19/2024

JAZZ REVIEW - Righteous Rooster "Foul Play" by Jeff Cebulski

"Whether by design or by serendipity, on its debut Fowl Play the tight and talented trio Righteous Rooster demonstrates its rapport and credibility upon entering a particularly deep Chicago jazz genre." Read the full review on https://www.chicagojazz.com/post/jazz-review-righteous-rooster-foul-play

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