Chicago Jazz FestIval 2024
JOBERG JAM, mixed media on canvas, Artist: Raymond A. Thomas 2024
JOIN US FOR THE 2024 CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL Four days of celebrating all forms of jazz from world-class artists. August 29-September 1, 2024 at Chicago Cultural Center on August 29 and Millennium Park August 30-September 1 in downtown Chicago. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
Chicago Cultural Center
Claudia Cassidy Theater
1-2 p.m.: The Young Masters presented by Live the Spirit
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Jeff Chan Ensemble presented by Asian Improv
4-5 p.m.: The DJAZ Quartet presented by The Elastic Arts Foundation
5:30-6:30 p.m.: What is this thing called Jazz? Presented by the Education Committee of the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
Preston Bradley Hall
12:30-1:30 p.m.: IRIS w/ Special Guest Russ Johnson presented by The Fulton Street Collective
2:00-3:00 p.m.: The New Deal Gypsy Jazz Band presented by llliana Club of Traditional Jazz
3:30-4:30 p.m.: The Miguel de la Cerna Quartet presented by The Hyde Park Jazz Society
4:45-5:45 p.m.: The Southside All Stars featuring Di'Kobie Berry and
Darius Hampton presented by The South Side Jazz Coalition
6-6:45 p.m.: Jason Adasiewicz
7- 8 p.m.: Amina Claudine Myers
Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
Millennium Park
Von Freeman Stage - North Promenade
11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.: Maddie Vogler
12:40-1:35 p.m.: Bethany Pickens Trio
1:50-2:45 p.m.: Big Shoulders Brass Band
3-4 p.m. Lakecia Benjamin
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4:15-5:05 p.m.: The Tomeka Reid Quartet
5:25-6:10 p.m.: Billy Harper Quintet
6:25-7:25 p.m.: Charlie Sepúlveda
7:45-9:00 p.m.; Catherine Russell
WDCB Jazz Lounge
12:00-1:45pm - Sanctified Grumblers
2:15-4pm - Calligram Records Showcase
4:30-6:15pm - The Bruce Henry Quintet
6:45-7:45pm - Bonzo Squad
Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024
Millennium Park
Harris Theater Rooftop - Young Lions Jazz
11:00 a.m.: Whitney Young Jazz Combo
11:50 a.m.: Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Combo
12:40 p.m.: ChiArts Combo A
1:35 p.m.: Lincoln Park High School Jazz Band
2:25 p.m.: Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage
3:15 p.m.: Kenwood Academy High School Jazz Band
Von Freeman Stage - North Promenade
11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.: Windy City Ramblers
12:40-1:35 p.m.: Leslie Beukelman & Jeremy Kahn's "Tonight: At Noon"
1:50-2:45 p.m.: Mike Ross Quartet
3-4 p.m.: James Brandon Lewis
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4:15-5:05 p.m.: Dennis Carroll
5:25-6:10 p.m.: Jeff Parker/New Breed
6:25-7:25 p.m.: René Marie & Experiment In Truth
7:45-9 p.m.: Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors
WDCB Lounge
12:00-1:45pm - Samuel Mosching Quintet
2:15-4pm - Charles Heath Quartet
4:30-6:15pm - Lynne Jordan & the Shivers
6:45-7:45pm - Soul Message Band
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024
Millennium Park
Harris Theater Rooftop - Young Lions Jazz
11-11:45 a.m.: Alfie Jackson Quartet
12-12:45 p.m.: Brandon Harper & Friends
1-1:45 p.m.: The Isabella Isherwood Quintet
2-2:45 p.m.: Alejandro Salazar and the Afro Cuban Exchange
3-3:50 p.m.: JCANDTHEREUPBAND
Von Freeman Stage - North Promenade
11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.: Mai Sugimoto
12:40-1:35 p.m.: Sharel Cassity Alliance
1:50-2:45 p.m.: Charlie Johnson Quartet
3-4 p.m.: Jason Palmer Quartet
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4:15-5:05 p.m.: Clif Wallace Big Band
5:25-6:10 p.m.: Eddie Henderson
6:25-7:25 p.m.: Orrin Evans
7:45-9 p.m.: Spanish Harlem Orchestra
WDCB Lounge
12:00-1:45pm - Bethany Pickens Soulful Coalition
2:15-4pm - Ernest Dawkins Quintet
4:30-6:15pm - Alexander McLean Project
6:45-7:45pm - Juli Wood’s “Natalies Wood plays Roland Kirk”
The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz and showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms.
The Chicago Jazz Festival is produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Jazz Festival Committee.
Visit ChicagoJazzFestival.us for all schedule updates. Outside alcohol is not allowed at the Chicago Jazz Festival, but alcohol at various price points may be purchased inside the venue. Before visiting, please be advised of other Prohibited Items at MillenniumPark.org
Locations
Millennium Park
Discover a world-class collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provides the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, interactive art and family activities. Enjoy a broad range of food and beverage options from Eleven North Hospitality, the new concessionaire of Millennium Park.
Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south. The Park is open daily during the summer from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Plan your visit at MillenniumPark.org; follow on Facebook (@MillenniumParkChicago), Twitter and Instagram (@Millennium_Park); and join the conversation on social media using #MillenniumPark.
Cultural center
Drawn by its beauty and the fabulous free public events, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Chicago Cultural Center every year, making it one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions, and family events. In 1991, the building was established as the Chicago Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the nation's first and most comprehensive free municipal cultural venue. Every year, the Chicago Cultural Center presents hundreds of free international, national, regional, and local artists, musicians, and performers, providing a showcase where the public can enjoy and learn about the arts. ChicagoCulturalCenter.org.
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The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city — serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago. For details, visit Chicago.gov/DCASE and stay connected via our newsletters and social media.
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Join the Jazz Institute of Chicago family today! Dive deep into the rhythmic heart of the city, enjoy exclusive discounts on merchandise, concerts, and dining experiences, and play a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the soulful legacy of jazz. Your membership offers you a world of benefits and fuels the passion and artistry that keeps jazz alive and thriving in Chicago. Be a part of this musical movement—become a member now!