Chicago Jazz Festival

01/09/2024

The 2024 will be August 29-September 1!
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html

12/05/2023

10/26/2023

In memory of Jim DeJong.
https://www.jazzinchicago.org/jim-dejong

Jim DeJong, a jazz music authority who was one of the driving forces behind the Jazz Institute of Chicago, has died.

09/04/2023

Juan de Marcos González and the Afro-Cuban All Stars 🤩 What a wonderful way to close out the 2023 Chicago Jazz Festival! 🩷🎷🪘🎹🩷

The ever charismatic Marcos González is joined today by the Afro-Cuban All Stars. Jose “Pepito” Gomez and Alberto Alberto on lead vocals; Yorgis Goiticelaya on bass, Orlando Cardoso on piano, Tany Allende on congas, Caleb Michel on timbales, Asley Rosell on bongos and cowbell; Orlando Fraga, Carlos Frank Iraola and Tony Perigo on trumpet and flugelhorn; Carlos Averoff Jr on bariton sax and flute, and Gliceria Abreu on percussion.

09/04/2023

Juan de Marcos González and the Afro-Cuban All Stars! 🤩 What a wonderful way to close out the 2023 Chicago Jazz Festival! 🩷🎷🪘🎹🩷

The ever charismatic Marcos González is joined today by the Afro-Cuban All Stars. Jose “Pepito” Gomez and Alberto Alberto on lead vocals; Yorgis Goiticelaya on bass, Orlando Cardoso on piano, Tany Allende on congas, Caleb Michel on timbales, Asley Rosell on bongos and cowbell; Orlando Fraga, Carlos Frank Iraola and Tony Perigo on trumpet and flugelhorn; Carlos Averoff Jr on bariton sax and flute, and Gliceria Abreu on percussion.

09/04/2023

Oh this beautiful city.

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Millennium Park

09/04/2023

Rockin out with Billy Valentine !

Billy Valentine sings for us and is accompanied by saxophonist Greg Ward, pianist Julius Tucker, guitarist Matt Gold, bassist Junius Paul and drummer Sam Jewell

09/03/2023

A brief chat with Chicago Soul Jazz Collective founder, song writer, and tenor sax player, John Fournier about the band and working with the amazing Dee Alexander.

09/03/2023

Stylish outfit on Dee Alexander 👀 peep those shoes 😍👡

Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with Dee Alexander at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion!

Vocalist by Dee Alexander is accompanied by song writer tenor saxophonist John Fournier, trumpeter Marques Carroll, guitarist Larry Brown Jr, electric pianist Amr Fahmy, bassist Micah Collier and drummer Keith Brooks

09/03/2023

**Backstage Exclusive** with the great Nduduzo Makhathini ! Feeling all of those good spiritual and ancestral vibes ✨

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Jazz Institute of Chicago
Wanjiku Kairu
Nduduzo Makhathini

09/03/2023

Two legends in one photo! Carmen Stokes and Theodis Rodgers together after Carmen’s set. Don’t mind if I do!

09/03/2023

Mxmrys at the Harris Rooftop: Next Gen Jazz stage.

This soulful band includes drummer Joshua Ross, guitarist Elijah Harris, keyboardist Christian Swan and bassist Kurt Shelby

09/03/2023

It may be hot out, but we’re keeping cool with sweet Mxmrys at the Harris Rooftop: Next Gen Jazz stage.

This soulful band includes drummer Joshua Ross, guitarist Elijah Harris, keyboardist Christian Swan and bassist Kurt Shelby

09/03/2023

Petra’s Recession Seven!!

Singer Petra van Nuis is accompanied by guitarist Andy Brown, trumpeter Art Davis, reed player Bill Overton, trombonist Russ Phillips, bassist Dan DeLorenzo and drummer Bob Rummage.

09/03/2023

Swing with us at the Von Freeman Pavilion while Petra’s Recession Seven sets the mood.

Singer Petra van Nuis is accompanied by guitarist Andy Brown, trumpeter Art Davis, reed player Bill Overton, trombonist Russ Phillips, bassist Dan DeLorenzo and drummer Bob Rummage.

09/03/2023

An often not discussed perk of the multiple stages at the Chicago Jazz Festival is health and wellness, mind AND body!

09/03/2023

Mr. John Foster from introducing the very cool sounds of Mxmrys.

09/03/2023

Come early to get your spot on the lawn. Last night was comfortably crowded.

09/03/2023

More rooftop partying! Harris Rooftop : Next Gen Jazz is still grooving. Check out Neon Wilderness!

Charlie O’Neill on drums, Rufus Parenti on tenor sax, Garret Munz on also sax, Miles Richey on piano and Leo Buczkowski on bass.

09/03/2023

In the Von Freeman Pavilion getting ready for Christian Dillingham.
Millennium Park
Jazz Institute of Chicago
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

09/03/2023

Christian Dillingham on the Von Freeman stage. In honor of Larry Eugene Dillingham. Our sincerest appreciation for your presence and artistry, Christian.

09/03/2023

Amazing lineup for Day 4 of 2023 Chicago Jazz Festival.

09/03/2023

Amazing lineup the whole day and night. And you know what they say...it's always cooler by the lake!

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Jazz Institute of Chicago
Millennium Park

09/03/2023

Jazz for the masses! Charlie Reichert Powell & New River light up the Harris Rooftop Jazz: Next Gen Jazz stage!

Electric guitarist Charlie Reichert Powell is accompanied by Aidan Taylor on bass and Koleby Royston on drums.

09/03/2023

Keeping things festive at the Von Freeman Pavilion with Tim Fitzgerald’s Full House!

Guitarist Tim Fitzgerald is joined by trumpeter Marques Carroll, also saxophonist Brent Griffin Jr, tenor saxophonist Chris Madsen, pianist Tom Vaitsas, bassist Christian Dillingham, and drummer George Fludas

09/03/2023

Urban Horizons heats things up at the Harris Rooftop Jazz: Next Gen Jazz

Formed by guitarist Rahsaan Nance, featuring Garret Munz on saxophone, Phil Pistons on trumpet, Aleko Lionikis on piano, Leo Buczkowski on bass and Noah Sherman on drums

09/03/2023

Opening the Von Freeman Pavilion on the last day of the 2023 Chicago Jazz Festival, Herbsaint brings those New Orleans vibes!

Herbsaint is an improvising trio led by Hunter Diamond on vocals, clarinet and drums, Cole DeGenova on piano, and John Sutton on bass.