Chicago will host the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day in 2026, featuring a month-long celebration and an All-Star Global Concert at Lyric Opera. The announcement was made during a Tuesday press conference with city and state leaders.

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap live at City Winery Chicago on January 17, 2026 photos by Alan Frohlichstein. A night of jazz royalty captured in an intimate setting.

Chicago baritone Paul Marinaro delivers a stunning tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Mood Ellington — a bold, beautifully arranged double album brought to life with a nine-piece band and a 12-piece violin ensemble. Our latest review dives into the artistry, arrangements, and live performances at Studio5, where Marinaro proves once again why he remains one of Chicago’s most compelling jazz vocalists.

While Juan Pastor’s cajon rhythms dominate his albums, none is quite like the others, and Memorias, another of Vijay Tellis-Nayak’s stellar recordings (with engineering by Pastor), serves as an example of a jazz-central, cross-cultured effort that should build more of a sturdy, cross-cultural audience.

City Winery Chicago hosts The Chicago Jazz Orchestra with Paul Marinaro on Dec 8 at 7:30 PM. Enjoy festive holiday jazz, big-band classics, and seasonal favorites.

Markus Rutz, His latest album, Many Moons, is both an expansion and a reflection of his career, but with a significant difference: this is the first one where he left the recording booth to someone else and was just a musician among others.

Photo by Layne Dixon The Music Institute of Chicago presents a joyful afternoon of performances by members of its world-class faculty,...

Take a look through the gallery below from September 27 & 28 at the 2025 Hyde Park Jazz Festival. Photos by Alan Frohlichstein

ANNE & MARK BURNELL Be transported to Paris with a delightful show by Chicago cabaret performers Barbara Smith and Friends. Their concert...

The Chicago Jazz Festival is always a treat for the ears — but thanks to photographer Alan Frohlichstein , we get a visual tour that...

On August 30th, the Festival filled Millennium Park with performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the Von Freeman Stage, and the WDCB Jazz Lounge, creating another unforgettable day of jazz in Chicago.

The Chicago Jazz Festival featured performances throughout the day and thanks to photographer Alan Frohlichstein , we can see it through...

On August 28th, the Festival filled the Cultural Center during the day Millennium Park in the evening with performances creating a wonderful kickoff for the event! Thanks to Alan Frohlichstein for covering the opening night at the Chicago Jazz Festival!

Explore the rhythm and soul of the Chicago Jazz Festival from August 28-31, 2025, at Millennium Park. Enjoy free admission and dive into...

We caught up with Ana Everling ahead of her very special evening with renowned Brazilian composer Guinga, who will make a rare artistic appearance at Constellation Chicago on August 21, 2025.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Jay Pritzker Pavilion 7:45-9:00pm - Esperanza Spalding 6:30-7:30pm - Henry Johnson 6:15-6:30pm - Emcee Intro Remarks...

Jazz-Con, the music-business conference that puts sidemen, composers, and classroom prodigies face-to-face with the gatekeepers of the...

11 th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade Saturday, October 18, 6-8 pm Along iconic State Street   (July 31, 2025) LUMA8 proudly...

After launching the organization’s first Emerging Artist Showcase in 2022, the Showcase returns this year with the 4th Emerging Artist...

Thursday Jazz Jam Session at Sabor a Cafe in Niles featuring Shelley Yoelin/Gabriel Datcu Quintet!