Chicago Jazz Magazine

Eric Schneider Telling It like It Is January 09 2010

Saxophonist Eric Schneider discusses his time with Count Basie, Earl Fatha Hines and many others. Also he discusses where he thinks jazz is headed. 10 Questions with Tecora Rogers January 09 2010

Tecora Rogers discusses her influences and how she has developed into one of Chicago most in demand vocalists. The Salty Dogs 62 years! January 09 2010

Salty Dogs: Longest Running Jazz Band, Now In Its 62nd Year! Bob Koester tells of the history and where Trad Jazz is headed. The Duke meets The Count January 09 2010

How Chicago musician and educator Kelly Sill hears jazz music. This issue Kelly disects Battle Royal,The Duke Meets Count Basie. The Use of Rhythmic Space January 08 2010

Frank Caruso talks about different ways musicians can work on using rhythmic space. The article appears in the Jan/Feb issue of Chicago Jazz Magazine. Chicago Jazz Radio January 07 2010

This is Chicago Jazz Show with Mike Jeffers on January 5th featured local music by John Moulder, Ben Neuman, Dave Ness, Nicole Mitchell and others. Plus an interview with Joel Spencer. Dee Alexander Feature Interview November 11 2009

Read about vocalist Dee Alexander in this issue of Chicago Jazz Magazine. Zwee-Dot with Kelly Sill November 11 2009

Sill uses classic jazz cuts to share his listening with us. In honor of the holiday season, we asked Sill to listen to John Coltranes My Favorite Things. A Trip Back in Time with Nicole Kestler November 11 2009

Nicole Kestler is a talented and versatile Chicago vocalist who performs on a regular basis in several different musical styles. She sings as half of the pop/rock duo she formed with Chicago ... Zwee dot! with Kelly Sill October 10 2009

How Chicago musician and educator Kelly Sill hears jazz music. For this column, Sill listens to Sonny Rollins St. Thomas from his Saxophone Colossus album. Time markers are placed next to the text to allow readers to follow along. Remembering Earma Thompson October 10 2009

Earma Thompson passed away July 14, 2009 she was eighty-six years old. A longtime jazz pianist in Chicago she helped to shape the jazz scene. Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2009 October 10 2009

The 3rd Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival is more then just a neighborhood festival it is quickly turning into a must see jazz fest in Chicago. Pompe Still on Fire September 10 2009

Marc Pompe performs at Katerinas in Chicago and burns the place down. The Chicago Jazz Cruise for a Cause September 07 2009

The Chicago Jazz Cruise for a Cause presented by Chicago Jazz Magazine and Frost Sounds Productions benefiting local Chicago music students. An Interview with Dave Holland September 02 2009

Dave Holland talks about performing, music and just reaching his prime... Chicago Jazz Festival 2009 Preview August 13 2009

Here is a complete preview of the The 2009 Chicago Jazz Festival, presented by CareFusion. The Jazz Festival happens September 4,5,6 in Grant Park. Chicago Jazz Festival July 29 2009

The schedule for performances in the Chicago Jazz Magazine/ChicagoJazz.com booth has been announced. Read all about the exciting performances throughout jazz festival weekend. The Dame at Philanders July 20 2009

Randy Freedman reviews a recent performance by Elaine Dame at Philanders in Oak Park. Requiem for a Jazz Singer and Survivor July 08 2009

The documentary Anita O Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer was completed shortly after death in 2007, yet there had been nothing definitive chronicling the jazz legend. After a successful run in theaters throughout 2008, this award-winning documentary comes to DVD in July. Feature Interview: Henry Johnson July 08 2009

Henry Johnson is the featured musician in the July/August issue of Chicago Jazz Magazine. Read all about his amazing journey here! Bebop Ornamentation July 07 2009

Have you ever listened to a classic recording of Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley or Dizzy Gillespie and wondered just what to call those fast extra notes theyre adding to their eighth-note lines? Click here to get the scoop on bebop ornamentation. Great Books On Jazz July 07 2009

Great writers love jazz music, so check out some books on jazz! Rich Corpolongo Passion for Jazz July 02 2009

Rich Corpolongo has a long history on the Chicago Jazz Scene. Read all about how he combines all the different styles of jazz into one complete voice. Chicago Jazz Festival 2009 July 02 2009

The complete preview of who is performing at this years Chicago Jazz Festival September 4th, 5th, 6th in Grant Park. Cadillac Records and Barrelhouse Chuck May 20 2009

Real Chicago Stories Brought To The Big Screen The Politics of Jazz II May 15 2009

Jaz n U Corner by Marsha Noble writes about the politics of jazz Chicago Native back in Town May 07 2009

Danos will be back in Chicago in May for a handful of exciting appearances: he will sing the national anthem at the White Sox game on May 7, croon for his CD release party at The Joynt on May 8, and perform at a Best Buy in-store on May 17. President Obama Cabinet of Cool April 23 2009

President Obama has announced his cabinet of cool, well at least thats what the award winning cartoonist Charley Krebs says. View this wonderfully unique artwork Chicago Jazz Festival 2009 April 15 2009

Now you can perform at the 2009 Chicago Jazz Festival when you become a member of the ChicagoJazz.com Ultimate Chicago Jazz Promotional Package! Bob Dogan Interview April 03 2009

The Chicago Jazz Magazine Booth hosted live performances and interviews throughout Jazz Festival 2008. See the interview with Chicago Jazz Pianist Bob Dogan Katerinas Jazz Mondays March 16 2009

The Best Musical Mondays In Chicago Are Not Downtown. Jeannie Lambert and guitarist Andy Brown perform at Katerinas. Feature Interview Rusty Jones March 14 2009

We are excited to have the legendary Chicago drummer Rusty Jones as our feature interview this issue. Summer Jazz Camps March 10 2009

2009 Chicago Jazz Camp Guide Zwee Dot! March 03 2009

Zwee Dot! How Chicago musician and educator Kelly Sill hears jazz music Elkhart Jazz Festival March 03 2009

Elkhart Jazz Festival: Twenty-two years and counting Ted Sirotas Rebel Souls March 01 2009

The avant-jazz band Ted Sirotas Rebel Souls will celebrate the release of Seize the Time at the Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway, on Saturday, March 7 from 8PM-midnight. The Erin McDougald Jazz Quartet February 20 2009

The Erin McDougald Jazz Quartet, featuring Tom Vaitsas, John Tate and Paul Wertico, will return to the famous Jazz Showcase on Wednesday February 25 for two sets (8pm and 10pm). Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp February 17 2009

Longest running vocal jazz camp in the country happens July 19-24 in 2009 Libby York performs in Detroit February 09 2009

Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit on Friday March 6. Zwee Dot! January 20 2009

How Chicago musician and educator Kelly Sill hears jazz music The Musical Artistry Of Frank DRone January 09 2009

A review of a recent performance by Frank DRone Bobby Lewis January 08 2009

The Legendary Chicago Trumpeter Bobby Lewis sits down with Chicago Jazz Magazine and tells us about his approach towards music and life. Jazz Voicings January 08 2009

Bobby Broom writes about his most proud musical moment. Chip McNeill: Doing What It Takes January 08 2009

McNeill continues to develop his own musical voice in addition to teaching at U of I in Champagne. Stan Getz To Blame for Financial Crisis January 08 2009

Stan Getz is to blame for the world financial crisis, according to the daily Stockholm newspaper, Dagens Nyheter. Velvet Lounge Chicago January 08 2009

The Velvet Lounge is planning a major celebration honoring the club’s founder, mentor, and inspiration, Fred Anderson, in tribute to his eightieth birthday on Sunday, March 22. Buddy Charles Remembered. December 23 2008

Anne & Mark Burnell remember the great Buddy Charles The Smooth Jazz Cruise December 16 2008

Sail the Caribbean with jazz music superstars like Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Boney James, Acoustic Alchemy, and many more! Chicago Jazz Entertainment December 04 2008

The new website just launched by Chicago Jazz Entertainment makes it easy to hire an great group for your next event. New CD Reveiw November 22 2008

Nick Schneider's latest release Pullin Strings is not to be missed! Playboy Jazz Cruise November 16 2008

The Jaz n U Corner with Marsha Noble the "Jazz Pacemaker" talks about her voyage on the Playboy Jazz Cruise Pharez Whitted November 15 2008

Read a portion of our Feature Interview with Pharez Whitted that appeared in the November/December issue of Chicago Jazz Magazine. Bob Lark November 15 2008

So You Want to Teach Jazz? Bob Lark Tells us about Teaching and Performing Jazz in Today¡¦s World Jeannie Tanner October 17 2008

Chicago vocalist, trumpeter and composer Jeannie Tanner kicks off the release of her new c.d. PROMISE ME THE MOON at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago on Thursday, November 13th at 8pm. Hiring a Musical Group October 08 2008

Hiring A Chicago Music Group in Hard Economic Times Symphony Center October 07 2008

October 17, Symphony Center marks the 50th anniversary of bossa nova with a performance by renowned singer /songwriter Milton Nascimento and the Jobim Trio. Chicago Jazz Festival September 23 2008

New pictures from the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago Jazz Magazine booth SYMPHONY CENTER September 22 2008

Symphony Center's 2008-2009 jazz series kicks off a great new season for 2008 & 2009. Here are all the details. Erma Thompson September 16 2008

Earma Thompson is being honored with the 2008 Captain Walter Dyett Lifetime Achievement Award by the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Eddie Johnson, long-time tenor sax player from Chicago, is the other 2008 recipient of this award. Clearwater Jazz Holiday September 11 2008

The Clearwater Jazz Holiday, now in its twenty-ninth year, will present some of jazz’s finest talent October 16 to 19. Mulgrew Miller September 09 2008

Mulgrew Miller—Stressing Conceptual Clarity-Originally in Chicago Jazz Magazine Hiram Bullock September 03 2008

Hiram Bullock probably became best known as the barefoot guitarist in Paul Schaefer's band for the Late Night with David Letterman show during the early eighties. Sonny Rollins August 27 2008

Read our exclusive feature interview with Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Chicago Jazz Festival August 26 2008

After the Chicago Jazz Fest this weekend be sure to hit these hot Jazz spots. Alison Ruble August 26 2008

10 Questions with Alison Ruble. For more information on Alison watch the latest online TV Show Segment on ChicagoJazz.com John Young August 01 2008

Remembering "Young" John Young Sonny Rollins July 10 2008

Sonny Rollins: Living Jazz's Grace and Mystery Chicago Jazz Philharmonic July 10 2008

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic,will debut a new piece entitled "Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Hope in Action" on July 21 at 6:30 pm JVC Jazz Festival July 10 2008

Coming up July 18th and 19th the 2008 Chicago version of the JVC Jazz Festival will hit the stage. Kelly Sill July 03 2008

Bassist Kelly Sill is our feature interview for July/Augusts issue of Chicago Jazz Magazine Jazz String Quintet July 03 2008

Jim Gailloreto's Jazz String Quintet Blends Jazz and Classical Music Styles Chicago Jazz Festival June 26 2008

The official 30th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Schedule Time on His Hands June 24 2008

Learn about Chicago pianist and accordionist Don Stille In his own words Red Holloway May 06 2008

James W. "Red" Holloway was born in Helena, Arkansas on May 31, 1927 to a mother who played piano and a father who played violin. In her own words Audrey Morris March 23 2008

Audrey Morris grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where her relationship with songs began. Audrey Morris On Oscar Peterson March 04 2008

This issue's interviewee, Audrey Morris, was good friends with the late-great Oscar Peterson. Jazz 'N' U Corner January 01 2008

Marsha Noble's Jazz 'N' U Corner: The New Checkerboard Lounge Jazz Voicings January 01 2008

Bobby Broom's Jazz Voicings: The Academics of Jazz and the Spirit Behind the Music: Drum Maestro January 01 2008

Chicago drummer Paul Wertico tells us about his experiences with Pat Metheny, running his own groups, how he developed a career that has spanned over 3 decades, 7 grammys and thousands of gigs 10 Questions With Mead Killion January 12 2008

Etymotic Research's Mead Killion on the Importance of Hearing Protection Preserving the Art of Piano Playing January 12 2008

Chicago's Piano Forte-Preserving the Art of Piano Playing Jazz Veteran November 01 2007

Legendary Bassist, Nick Schneider, Tells us all about his experiences with Buddy Rich, The Tonight Show Band and the Chicago Jazz Scene

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