Markus Joachim Rutz, Many Moons . Third Coast Sounds, 2025. By Jeff Cebulski ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Markus Rutz, trumpet Adrian Rutz, piano Matt Gold, guitar Gregory Artry, drums/percussion Brice Winston, tenor saxophone (1,6,8,9,11) Sharel Cassity, alto saxophone (2,3,4,5) Christian Dillingham, bass (2,3,4,5,7) Samuel Peters, bass (1,6,8,9,11)   Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz, having been enlightened by the great Blue Note 50’s and 60’s album artists, has crafted a consistently favorable

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!

Blues Alley, “The house that Dizzy built” turns 60 with a week long celebration of one of the oldest jazz clubs. With the federal...

Chuck Mangione, flugelhorn and trumpet player renowned for his Grammy Nominated hit "Feels So Good" passed away, he was 84. The release...

The 25 year old New Yorker gave a dazzling performance of songs by jazz figures Sam Coslow, Nacio Herb Brown, Erroll Garner’s Misty,...

The legendary trumpeter had reflective thoughts about his Cuban roots the influence of Dizzy Gillespie and passion rather than talent as...

The Stowe Jazz Festival (July 18–20) celebrated with all women bandleaders headlining this year’s lineup. Camila Meza, guitarist, singer...