What's Happening on the Jazz Scene

Wolfgang Schalk September 30 2008

Live at the Jazz Showcase October 1st, Guitarist Wolfgang Schalk. Performing music from his latest release "Wanted". Performing with Joel Spencer, Nick Schneider, Jeremy Kahn. Nikki George September 27 2008

Nikki will be featured on Chicago radio station WRRG 88.9 FM on "Local Jazz Focus" with hosts Nicholas Calabrese and Bruce Gibson on Tuesday Sept 30th. Gypsy Jazz September 26 2008

6th Annual Chicago Gypsy Jazz Festival at the Green Mill, Oct 1, 3 & 4th Blue Note Records September 25 2008

Blue Note Records will commemorate the label's 70th anniversary with the release of Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records, an eight-song collection of classic Blue Note repertoire re-envisioned by The Blue Note 7, an all-star septet Jeannie Tanner New Release September 25 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 Erin McDougald September 24 2008

Erin McDougald and her quartet are now headlining a new jazz venue every Tuesday night Too Hot to Handel September 22 2008

Too Hot to Handel! has quickly become one of Chicago's holiday traditions. This year the incredible reworked version of Handel's beloved oratorio has been moved to December 12 and 14 Dan Cray Trio Cd Release September 19 2008

The Dan Cray Trio will be celebrating the release of their new CD, Over Here Over Heard, at the new JAZZ SHOWCASE. Musicians Work Forum September 17 2008

For musicians and industry professionals Fall 2008 Musicians at Work Forum : Recording Your Music - Getting The Most For Your Money Chicago Jazz Orchestra September 16 2008

Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) Launches "30 Years and Still Swinging" in memory of co-founder, Steve Jensen JAZZ LEGACY September 16 2008

Powerhouse Jazz Quintet Swings @ MARTYR'S Thursday, October 9 Steve Smith's Jazz Legacy plays music that is dedicated to honoring the legacy of many of the great jazz drummers such as Art Blakey, "Philly" Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams. Steve Million September 12 2008

The concert this Friday will also be a CD release event Steve's New piano CD entitled "Remembering the Way Home" ENGLEWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL September 11 2008

9th ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 Delmark Records 55th September 11 2008

Delmark Records 55th Anniversary Tribute Concert at Old Town School of Folk Music Friday, September 26, 2008, 8 pm 4544 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago's Lincoln Square 773-728-6000 PianoForte New Series September 09 2008

PianoForte will be kicking off a new season on September 5 with the weekly PianoForte Salon Series concerts as well as a solid season of Pure Piano, Piano Plus, and Jazz Salon concerts. Hyde Park Jazz Festival September 09 2008

The 2nd Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 27, will bring together world-class headliners and local emerging artists for fourteen hours of free, non-stop jazz for the serious and casual listener, alike. PianoForte Salon Series September 04 2008

PianoForte Salon Series and moving it to the Sherwood Conservatory at Columbia College Chicago for its new season beginning on September 5. Chicago Jazz Magazine September 03 2008

It is hard to believe, but Chicago Jazz Magazine begins its seventh year at this year's Chicago Jazz Festival. We have come along way from our first issue AccuRadio Jazz Fest August 28 2008

AccuRadio launches full-time radio station featuring Chicago Jazz Festival 2008 artists Personalizable channel features dozens of the jazz artists performing this weekend. Chicago Jazz Festival August 27 2008

The 30th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Schedule for this weekend! Jazz Record Mart Brunch August 27 2008

ARI BROWN quartet at Jazz Record Mart Sunday Jazz Brunch, August 31, 2008 - 10:15 am Jazz Magazine Booth August 26 2008

Performances and interviews that are scheduled to happen this weekend in the Chicago Jazz Magazine/ChicagoJazz.com booth at the Chicago Jazz Festival. See the complete line-up. Marcin Wasilewski Trio August 26 2008

Marcin Wasilewski Trio performing live at Morse Theater November 6th Greg Osby August 22 2008

Greg Osby will return to Chicago to play his annual much-anticipated shows at the Green Mill August 29 & August 30 Reggie's Jam Session August 19 2008

Jazz Jam Session hosted by Chicago's Jazz Explorers, which is being held at Reggie's Music club, located at 2109 S State St. Southport All-Stars August 19 2008

Saturday, August 30th "After the Fest with the Southport All-Stars" August 30th Chicago Sessions Launched August 19 2008

A new jazz record label in Chicago that is subscripton based Hyde Park Jazz August 07 2008

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival has announced the 2008 line-up! AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS August 07 2008

19TH ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Labor Day Weekend Event transforms Chicago’s Washington Park into an authentic African village complete with three stages of spectacular entertainment Vocalist Toninho Horta August 07 2008

Brazilian Guitarist-Vocalist Toninho Horta In Lush Orchestral Setting on To Jobim With Love September 9 Release on Resonance Records Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Bossa Nova Symphony Center 2008 August 04 2008

The 2008 Symphony Center Jazz Schedule has been released. Brad Mehldau, Benny Golson, Mulgrew Miller, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Brandford Marsalis and more... PianoForte Foundation August 01 2008

Salon Series is moving to the Sherwood Conservatory at Columbia College Chicago Who's Your Daddy? August 01 2008

Monday's at the New Jazz Showcase Dan Trudell's The Who's Your Daddy? Organ Trio. The Idlewild Jazz Festival August 01 2008

The festival is held 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 on Williams Island in Idlewild, Michigan Johnny Griffin Dies July 25 2008

Johnny Griffin, the jazz musician who was once billed as the ....world's fastest saxophonist'' and played alongside Thelonious Monk, Lionel Hampton and John Coltrane, has died. He was 80. Chicago Afro-latin Jazz Ensemble July 24 2008

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Millennium Park presents the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, performing as part of the Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz series, which highlights jazz from Chicago, Central America, the Middle East and beyond. The Chicago Jazz Ensemble July 22 2008

LOUIS ARMSTRONG SUMMER JAZZ CAMP SEND STUDENTS TO NEW ORLEANS AS LOUIS ARMSTRONG LEGACY PROGRAM AND CELEBRATION PRIZE Andy's Jazz Club July 18 2008

Announces After the Chicago Jazz Festival Session August 29th & 30th Justin Time Records July 15 2008

Celebrates 25 Years With Lavishly Produced 2-CD Collection Bolingbrook Art Council July 14 2008

The Third Annual World of Wine, sponsored by the Bolingbrook Arts Council will be presented on Fri., July 18th and Sat., July 19th at the Top Ten Bolingbrook Golf Course Green Mill Changes Facade July 10 2008

The Green Mill has been busy remodeling... Holiday Acres Resort July 10 2008

Holiday Acres Resort, located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, features some of the top jazz musicians in the country. Frank Catalano July 10 2008

New CD Release July 15th Latin Jazz Festival July 07 2008

Latin Jazz Festival - July 11th, 2008 Humbolt Park Boathouse Ron Perrillo July 03 2008

One of Chicago's most talented pianists, Ron Perrillo, will bring his quintet to the Green Mill Jazz Laurence Hobgood July 03 2008

Celebrating his 20th anniversary of performing at the Green Mill, the introspective pianist Laurence Hobgood will bring a stellar quintet PATRICIA BARBER July 02 2008

The Cole Porter Mix The singular singer & pianist Patricia Barber last put her distinct stamp on a collection of standards with her acclaimed 2000 release Nightclub. ECM Label of the Year July 02 2008

Manfred Eicher is voted Producer of the Year and ECM Records is Label of the Year 2008 in the DownBeat Critics Poll: Kenny Garrett July 01 2008

Mack Avenue Records Announces the Signing of Saxophonist-Composer Kenny Garrett Alison Ruble June 25 2008

Alison Ruble announces two CD release party dates for her latest release "This is a Bird" Delmark Records June 24 2008

Delmark Doings for the Summer of 2008 Jacob Fred Jazz June 24 2008

JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEY "Live" In CHICAGO, FRIDAY, JUNE 27 at LAKESHORE THEATER Kelan Phil Cohran June 24 2008

Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 6:30pm, Millennium Park Chicago, Master Teacher Kelan Phil Cohran & The Kelan Zulu Ensemble Salute Sun Ra JVC Jazz Lineup June 10 2008

JVC Jazz Festival Chicago Line-up Chicago Jazz | JVC Jazz June 10 2008

JVC Jazz Festival Chicago July 18-20, 2008 Jazz Education Network June 10 2008

The Jazz Education Network (JEN) was formed on June 1st. The association will be focused on advancing and expanding jazzeducation, jazz performance opportunities and jazz audiences. Nicole Mitchell Black Earth June 09 2008

Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Strings Friday, June 13th Jazz Showcase June 08 2008

Opening June 12th say's Segal. IIT Jazz Awards June 08 2008

June 13th the Illinois Institute of Technology will hold it's first annual "Great Legends of Jazz" awards ceremony Freddy Hubbard June 05 2008

Freddy Hubbard is Back with a new recording in 2008! Mulgrew Miller Trio June 04 2008

Mulgrew Miller and his high energy trio will hit the stage at Andy’s June 11th and 12th Matt Young Group Radio Interview May 31 2008

Bassist Matt Young will be interviewed to promote his latest CD Libby York CD Release June 14th May 29 2008

Libby York will be celebrating her CD release at the Green Mill on June 14th with an all-star band. Captain Walter Dyett May 27 2008

The celebration on May 29th is for a legendary Jazz Educator in Chicago Mike Jones Trio May 27 2008

Mike Jones has been called the "greatest piano player no one knows" this weekend at The Green Mill. Chicagos New Promoters Ordinance May 22 2008

Will it kill the Chicago Jazz Scene? For almost a 100 years Chicago has had a rich tradition of jazz music, will 2008 be the end of the live performance? Boogie Woogie Blues May 21 2008

Boogie Woogie Blues Blow Into the Windy City! PianoForte Chicago presents the Piano Poundin' Tandem Of Famed Piano Duo, Seeley and Baldori Will Perform Two Shows at PianoForte Saturday, June 7th for two shows, at 3 P.M., and 5 P.M 6 Cool Nites of Hot Jazz May 21 2008

Celebrates 20th Anniversary in New Concert Space. The concert series runs July 18-24 Chicago Jazz Philharmonic May 19 2008

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic are set to premiere a new composition honoring the life and ideals of Nelson Mandela:July 21st Chicago Blues Festival Schedule May 19 2008

Chicago Blues Festival June 5th-8th in Grant Park will be the largest music event of the year in Chicago. See the official schedule Old Town School May 15 2008

Announces World Music Series This unique series is a free community series that explore the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community. This series will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Franz Jackson Memorial Service May 15 2008

Franz's memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24th. THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE May 14 2008

THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG LEGACY PROGRAM AND CELEBRATION. MAY 20, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, AT THE CONCERT HALL OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO MUSIC CENTER Victor L. Goines January 04 2008

Victor L. Goines, clarinetist, saxophonist and educator, has been appointed Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Music at Northwestern University School of Music. WDCB JAZZ SALON May 14 2008

A new jazz series co-produced by the PianoForte Foundation at Mayslake. Franz Jackson May 08 2008

November 1, 1912 - May 6, 2008 A memorial service for Franz is being planned for later this month WORLD CLASS JAZZ May 08 2008

The MADE IN CHICAGO: FREE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES RETURNS FOR A FOURTH SEASON AT MILLENNIUM PARK; SIX FREE CONCERTS FEATURING TOP JAZZ PERFORMERS AT THE JAY PRITZKER PAVILION, JULY AND AUGUST 2008 Chicago Blues Festival May 06 2008

Get the schedule for the 2008 Chicago Blues Fest here. JOHN YOUNG May 06 2008

A popular performer in Chicago since the late 1940s, died at South Shore Hospital on April 16 at the age of eighty-six. JIMMY GIUFFREN May 06 2008

Jazz clarinetist and composer,died on April 24 at age eighty-six in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. GENE PUERLING May 06 2008

Baritone, master vocal arranger and leader of the Hi-Lo's and Singers Unlimited, died of complications from diabetes on March 26. The Chicago Jazz Orchestra May 06 2008

CJO wraps up its Tenth Annual Subscription Series on Sunday, May 18, at 3 pm, with "Jazz Goes Hollywood" and "A Tribute to Saxophonist Stanley Turrentine." The Mike Jeffers Trio May 06 2008

Hosts Up and Coming Jam Session that has been held once a month at the new Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe located next to the Family Piano Company in Waukegan, Illinois has become a huge success. Glen Ellyn Jazz Fest May 06 2008

The Second Annual Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn is scheduled for July 12 and will feature some of Chicago's finest groups. WDCB and PianoForte Foundation May 06 2008

WDCB, the PianoForte Foundation, the Mayslake Peabody Estate are teaming up for a new jazz series in the Western Suburbs. The Underground Wonder Bar May 06 2008

The Underground Wonder Bar has learned that the building housing their club will be demolished in 2009. Vocalist-Songwriter Joanie Pallatto May 06 2008

Joanie Pallatto will celebrate the release of her new CD on Southport Records. Libby York's Latest Release May 06 2008

Libby York's latest release, Here with You, featuring guitarist Russell Malone. The IAJE Goes Under May 06 2008

The IAJE (International Association of Jazz Educators)board of directors have voted to file for bankruptcy. Blues on the Fox May 06 2008

Blues on the Fox, the intimate Blues festival hosted by the City of Aurora Illinois, celebrates its twelfth anniversary. Garry Henderson May 06 2008

Garry Henderson is curator for this showing for the Arts and Learning Center, which presents and advocates local artists through exhibits and education. The Riverside Arts Center May 06 2008

The Riverside Arts Center will feature a retrospective of the artwork of Chicago Jazz Magazine cartoonist, Charley Krebs, in the Freeark Gallery from June 27 through August 1. The Jazz Showcase May 06 2008

The Jazz Showcase will definitely reopen in June, according to owner Joe Segal. Jazz Voicings May 06 2008

Audience Participation Route 66 - One More Time May 06 2008

JAZZMASTERS WORKSHOP TO START FUNDRAISING ROAD TOUR & COW BOP BLUJAZZ CD RELEASE The PianoForte Foundation April 30 2008

The PianoForte Foundation, the Mayslake Peabody Estate and WDCB are teaming up for a new jazz series in the Western Suburbs. IAJE Closing Doors April 23 2008

A letter from Chuck Owen, President Chicago Jazz Legend John Young April 22 2008

Pianist played with the greats. 1922 - 2008 Triumph of Trumpets April 11 2008

CJE Artistic Director Jon Faddis HOSTS TOP TRUMPETS OF JAZZ COUNTDOWN ON SIRIUS STAELLITE RADIO, APRIL 5, NOON Triumph of Trumpets April 11 2008

CJE Artistic Director Jon Faddis HOSTS TOP TRUMPETS OF JAZZ COUNTDOWN ON SIRIUS STAELLITE RADIO, APRIL 5, NOON 3 Free Concerts in April April 11 2008

The New Millennium/New Music Series Continues with 3 Free Concerts in April at the Chicago Cultural Center Return To Forever Returns April 11 2008

Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Lenny White Gear Chicago Show June 20th WILLIE NELSON & WYNTON MARSALIS April 11 2008

The event was simply billed as “Willie Nelson Sings the Blues,” but the historic two-night stand on January 12 and 13, 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center was far more than that.® A Welcome Addition to Waukegan March 14 2008

Family Piano Company—
A Welcome Addition to Waukegan Frank Portolese Performing Two Concerts March 04 2008

Frank Portolese will be performing two concerts at Family Piano's Joplin's Java Cafe in the upcoming months. Bobby Broom New CD March 04 2008

Bobby Broom has a new CD coming out, The Way I Play [Origin Records]. New BluJazz Release March 04 2008

Janice Borla's new BluJazz release, From Every Angle, has been selected as one of the best CDs of by DownBeat magazine (January, 2008). Chicago Pianist, Don Stille March 04 2008

Chicago Pianist, Don Stille, has just released a brand new recording called Keys to My Heart. Martini Park in Chicago March 04 2008

Martini Park in Chicago is reintroducing the classic concept of the cocktail party, offering guests the ultimate elegant experience with delicious food, specialty cocktails and a live music lineup featuring some of Chicago's favorite jazz vocalists. 2008 Chicago Best Jazz CD March 04 2008

Deep Blue Organ Trio's Folk Music won the 2008 Chicago Music Award for Best Jazz CD. Cabin Fever Jazz March 04 2008

Cabin Fever Jazz at the Gorton Community Center is the North Shore's longest running Jazz Festival, offering audiences the opportunity to experience a wide range of jazz performers in styles including cabaret, ragtime, big band, instrumental, vocal ensembles, and top notch solo performers. Jazz Jam Session January 01 2008

A New Up and Coming Jazz Jam Session will be held on January 23, 2008 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the new Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe located next to the Family Piano Company in Waukegan Il. The Alison Ruble Quartet January 05 2008

The Alison Ruble Quartet is celebrating the one-year anniversary of performing Sunday nights at 7 pm at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago. Jazz Radio Is Alive and Well January 08 2008

Jazz Radio is alive and well on Chicago radio stations. While it may not be as easy as it once was-even with the many Internet and Cable alternatives-there is jazz in the Chicago area on radio stations WDCB, WHPK, WKKC, WNUA and WNUR. Must See Event January 12 2008

TOO HOT TO HANDEL: THE JAZZ GOSPEL MESSIAH in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

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