Bulls Jazz Nightclub Reunion & Benefit Concert, November 15th at Copernicus Center
Legendary Chicago Jazz Nightclub Joins Forces with the Southside Jazz Coalition for an Extraordinary Evening Celebrating Chicago's Musical Heritage
Chicago's Bulls Jazz Nightclub and the Southside Jazz Coalition have teamed up to present a unique evening of live music, bringing together celebrated local musicians for a special Jazz Benefit Concert and Bulls Jazz Nightclub Reunion on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Copernicus Center Annex Stage in Chicago.
The event will celebrate the musicians, friendships, and enduring musical traditions that helped shape Chicago's vibrant jazz @ Lincoln Avenue Folk scene while raising awareness and support for the Southside Jazz Coalition.
The evening promises a memorable gathering of jazz performers, music enthusiasts, former Bulls Jazz Nightclub patrons, and supporters of Chicago's extraordinary musical community.
An exciting lineup of Chicago-area jazz musicians and ensembles includes:
Frank Russell Band
featuring Frank Russell, Charles Heath, Yvonne Gage,
Tim McNamara, Kevin O’Connell
Dave Gordon Group
featuring Dave Gordon, Rick Vitek, Wally Hustin, Brian Gephart
Anne & Mark Burnell Trio
with Glenn DeMichele & Jim Widlowski
The Casualaires,
featuring Dean Milano, Julie Macaras, and John Belichek, Alan Engelmann & Richard Hammesfahr
The Martyvishnu Orchestra
featuring John Benichek
Together, these performers represent the rich musical talent, creativity, and collaborative spirit that have long distinguished Chicago's jazz community.
More than a concert, the Bulls Jazz Nightclub Reunion is a celebration of Chicago's musical history and the artists who continue to keep its jazz traditions alive.
By partnering with the Southside Jazz Coalition, the event connects generations of musicians and audiences while highlighting the importance of preserving, supporting, and promoting live jazz throughout Chicago.
The benefit offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with familiar performers, discover outstanding local talent, and experience an evening dedicated to the music and community that made Chicago an internationally recognized jazz destination.
