Petra van Nuis Explores Film Noir and Jazz Storytelling

Jazz has always been deeply connected to storytelling, mood, and atmosphere—qualities that also define classic film noir. In Episode 102 of Chicago Music Revealed, acclaimed jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis discusses her upcoming performance, Music From Film Noir – A Femme Fatale’s Songbook, at the Gateway Lounge at Copernicus Center on January 30, 2026, and the creative vision behind this cinematic jazz program.

Live at the Gateway Lounge

Petra van Nuis will present Music From Film Noir – A Femme Fatale’s Songbook live at the Gateway Lounge, located inside the historic Copernicus Center, on January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Tickets and Information

The intimate setting of the Gateway Lounge provides the ideal environment for this kind of performance—where subtle vocal inflections, lyrical detail, and musical interplay can be fully appreciated. Audiences can expect an immersive evening that blends jazz artistry with cinematic imagination.

Photos of the Gateway Lounge at Copernicus Center