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FRONT ROW with THE JUJU EXCHANGE
Nov 21
FRONT ROW with THE JUJU EXCHANGE

FRONT ROW! Become a JIC Member and you will be invited to Members only exclusive live concert recordings from the JIC office in Chicago Fine Arts Building.

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Dec 11
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase

Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY JAZZCITY WITH JOEL ROSS!
Dec 13
SPECIAL HOLIDAY JAZZCITY WITH JOEL ROSS!

Don’t miss a very special holiday end of the year JazzCity with Joel Ross at the beautiful South Shore Cultural Center.

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Jan 8
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase

Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.

Alec Trio at Chicago Stage
Jan 31
Alec Trio at Chicago Stage

As part of Logan Center for the Arts Chicago Stages, Alec Trio led by Micah Collier offer a free show at the lovely Café Logan. This free one-hour set at Cafe Logan is pre-show concert to Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott).
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JIC’s Zakiya Fola talks ENglewood jazz Fest with ERNEST DAWKINS
JIC’s Zakiya Fola talks ENglewood jazz Fest with ERNEST DAWKINS
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Maddie Vogler to Celebrate Family, Culture, and Identity at the Chicago Jazz Festival
Maddie Vogler to Celebrate Family, Culture, and Identity at the Chicago Jazz Festival
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Billy Harper to Present His Truth His Way at the Chicago Jazz Festival
Billy Harper to Present His Truth His Way at the Chicago Jazz Festival
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“Tangible Sound” Strives to Amplify Music through Multiple Media Modes
“Tangible Sound” Strives to Amplify Music through Multiple Media Modes
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Tomeka Reid’s Quartet Stretches and Saunters on 3 + 3
Tomeka Reid’s Quartet Stretches and Saunters on 3 + 3
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Jon Irabagon Searches the Saxophone for the New and the Now, Alone and Together
Jon Irabagon Searches the Saxophone for the New and the Now, Alone and Together

Consumed with curiosity, the child’s eyes and mind absorbed his aunt’s hand movements as she played Chopin on the piano. How, he wondered, did she play different tempos at the same time? This fascination led him to play piano, before the alto saxophone attracted his attention in the fifth grade.

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“The Drum Also Waltzes” Explores Max Roach, the Man, the Musician, and His Messages
“The Drum Also Waltzes” Explores Max Roach, the Man, the Musician, and His Messages
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Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge: What It Meant Then, What It STill Means Today…and Tomorrow
Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge: What It Meant Then, What It STill Means Today…and Tomorrow
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Interview with jazz legend Ron Carter
Interview with jazz legend Ron Carter
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Eric Hochberg’s “StringThing” to Bring Different Quintet Standard for Jazz Festival Performance
Eric Hochberg’s “StringThing” to Bring Different Quintet Standard for Jazz Festival Performance
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Public Programs

We bring the jazz experience directly to communities through programs presented in venues throughout Chicago. 99% of our programs are free and open to the public. Our programs keep Chicago jazz musicians working by creating a wide array of performance opportunities, build bigger audiences for Chicago jazz by presenting concerts and festivals that are free and available for all and keep our community thriving.

Education Programs

Engagement in the arts encourages a lifelong application of creative thinking. The Jazz Institute of Chicago Jazz Links education programs empower an ever-growing community of teachers and students through collaboration, experiential learning, professional development and direct connections to Chicago’s rich jazz legacy.

JOIN OUR Jazz FAMILY TODAY!

As a member of The Jazz Institute of Chicago, you will receive special discounts and exclusive offers for concerts and events only available to members. You’ll have distinct opportunities to meet and engage with jazz musicians, enjoy tailored jazz news and programming, and mingle with jazz audiences who are a part of our thriving community that loves and supports jazz.

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
info@jazzinchicago.org

Phone
312.427.1676