Inside Chicago Jazz Radio: Mark Ruffin Previews International Jazz Day Panel
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Mark Ruffin—Program Director and on-air host of SiriusXM’s Real Jazz channel—joins Chicago Music Revealed with Mike Jeffers to preview “Our Jazz Life: A Celebration of the History of Jazz Radio in Chicago,” a special panel presented for International Jazz Day.
In this interview, Ruffin shares insights into the legacy of jazz radio in Chicago, the voices and stations that shaped the culture, and what audiences can expect from this important discussion featuring key figures that helped to grow jazz radio in Chicago!
Panel Details Our Jazz Life: A Celebration of the History of Jazz Radio in Chicago
Sunday, April 26, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL
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