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...

Vince Guaraldi's You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown was released on vinyl and digital. The album features Guaraldi on piano, electric...

Valladolid, Spain The 23rd Universijazz in Valladolid, Spain, July 15–18 at the Patio de la Hospedería de San Benito. Opening night...

Al Foster, whose superbly alert and flexible drumming formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years, propelling bands...

Terrance Blanchard at the 2014 Chicago Jazz Festival. SFJazz has announced an ambitious 2025-26 season featuring more than 350...

The 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival is set to take place from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31 , offering four days of free...

Garcia's is opening in the west loop in the former Wishbone space on Washington. Created to be a place, if Jerry were still around he...

In a momentous celebration of jazz’s enduring legacy, Chicago has been named the host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day All-Star...

The Chicago J azz Festival 2025 headliners include Esperanza Spalding, Kermit Ruffins, Monty Alexander, Eliades Ochoa of the Buena Vista...

Thursday, June 5 Opening Night at Ramova Theatre    3520 S. Halsted St., Bridgeport  Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Programming 4–11 p.m. 18+...

City of Chicago Announces 2025 Chicago Blues Festival Lineup, June 5–8, Featuring Mavis Staples, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Bobby Rush and More