Chicago Jazz Magazine Editorial Profile

Editorial Profile

Chicago Jazz Magazine honors Chicago's rich jazz tradition by bringing people inside the Chicago "jazz scene." Descriptions of Chicago Jazz Magazine's regularly featured columns are listed below.

In Their Own Words   Chicago Jazz Magazine's standard cover-feature presents an in-depth interview with people, usually musicians, who are an important part of the Chicago jazz scene. Presented in interview format, the questions are cogent and probing, while the answers provided allow readers an insight into the minds and personalities of these movers and shakers.

Jazz Calendar  The Chicago Jazz Magazine "Jazz Calendar" keeps readers informed of jazz concerts and performances, connecting artists, clubs, and concert venues with the listening public.

Chicago Jazz Around Town  Interesting tidbits on the people, places, and events associated with the Chicago jazz scene.

Music Industry Happenings  News from around the music industry.

The Hungry Chicks  The Chicago Jazz Girls review hip restaurants to hit before going to a show or club.

10 Questions  Jazz musicians and industry devotees give their thoughts and opinions.

Bob Koester's Jazz Killer's - Focus on classic jazz recordings.

Jazz Voicings  Hot topics and issues within the jazz community.

CD/Book/DVD Reviews  Information and opinion about the latest CDs, books and DVDs.

Elements of Jazz  Jazz music dissected by top musicians.

2008 Editorial Features

January/February
New Year Preview

Editorial Features
Feature Interview with Paul Wertico
Spring Upcoming Show Preview
Chicago Jazz Fair Preview

March/April
The Summer Jazz Camp Issue

Editorial Features
Feature Interview with Audrey Morris
Summer Jazz Camp Guide
Family Piano, Making a Difference in Young Musicians Lives
Jazz Camp Stories from the Veteran Musicians

May/June
The Chicago Blues Festival Issue

Editorial Features
Feature Interview
The Official Blues Festival Schedule
After Blues Festival Hot Spots
Late Night Dinning-Where to go After a Show

July/August
Preview Issue for The Chicago Jazz Festival

Editorial Features
Feature Interview
The Official Jazz Festival Schedule
After the Jazz Festival Happenings
Around Town
Who's on the Fest-Articles Previewing Musicians Performing in the Festival

September/October
The Chicago Jazz Festival Issue

Editorial Features
Feature Interview
The Official Jazz Festival Schedule
Map of Chicago Jazz Clubs/Restaurants
Early Warnings-Upcoming Shows for the Fall Season

November/December
Holiday Issue

Editorial Features
Feature Interview
Jazz Stocking Stuffers: DVD's, CD,s Upcoming Shows and other great Jazz Gift Ideas.
Holiday Jazz Happenings Around Chicagoland

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