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Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day Weekend tradition! FREE Admission. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street.
Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance. Since 1979, the festival's mission is to showcase Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages.
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.
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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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @millennium_park
**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 #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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 @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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 @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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 @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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 @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
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Closing out the third night of the Chicago Jazz Festival is the great Makaya McCraven! Drummer, producer and “beat scientist” Makaya McCraven is accompanied by alto saxophonist Greg Ward, trumpeter Marquis Hill, vibraphonist Joel Ross, harpist Brandee Younger, guitarist Matt Gold and bassist Junius Paul. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
Closing out the third night of the Chicago Jazz Festival is the great Makaya McCraven! Drummer, producer and “beat scientist” Makaya McCraven is accompanied by alto saxophonist Greg Ward, trumpeter Marquis Hill, vibraphonist Joel Ross, harpist Brandee Younger, guitarist Matt Gold and bassist Junius Paul. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
Ooo the night is still young at Jay Pritzker Pavilion! South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini is accompanied by Cuban drummer Francisco Mela and Johannesburg-born Zwelakhe-Duma Bell Le Pere on double bass. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
Love those African vibes! It’s an international affair tonight at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini is accompanied by Cuban drummer Francisco Mela and Johannesburg-born Zwelakhe-Duma Bell Le Pere on double bass @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
The jazz fest continues with Brandee Younger who energizes the crowd at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Brandee Younger is on harp and is accompanied by Rashaan Carter on bass and Allan Mednard on drums. @chicagodcase @jazzinstitute @jazzinchicago #jazzinchicago #chicagojazzfestival #chicagojazzfest #jazzmusic #jazzfestival
Brandee Younger on the Pritzker Pavilion stage.
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