by Sir Kahil ElZabar | July 9, 2026Kahil El’Zabar on the Nation’s Anniversary In the wake of George Floyd, the author responded with an album titled "America the Beautiful." Now he revisits the theme as the nation marks 250 years.
by Joe Cothrel | May 21, 2026Remembering Chicago Jazz Great Eddie Harris “Listen Here!” is a tribute to the Chicago-born jazz saxophone legend with words and music at Oak Woods Cemetery Chapel.
by David Witter | April 23, 2026Making Chicago the Center of the Jazz World for a Day (or Month) How the UNESCO International Jazz Day finally came to one of the genre's foundational homes.
by Irene Monokandilos | April 16, 2026Joy Crookes Blooms with “Juniper” at Park West The British singer-songwriter will bring her signature blend of soul, jazz and pop to the city later this month.
by Irene Monokandilos | March 24, 2026Shabaka Brings Meditative Sound to Constellation The musician who helped define a wave of British jazz performs at a venue known for nurturing experimental music.
by Irene Monokandilos | March 11, 2026Symphony Center Loosens Its Collar: Nubya Garcia and Somi Bend Tradition in Chicago Garcia arrives as a defining voice of London’s future-facing jazz movement, while Somi has built her career bridging continents and customs.
by David Witter | February 19, 2026Alyssa Allgood Takes the Leap as a Jazz Vocalist and Composer The Chicago jazz multihyphenate recently released a new EP, and will perform interpretations of Beatles songs at Winter's Jazz Club soon.
by David Witter | November 20, 2025Chicago Soul Jazz Collective Wants To Lift Up Your Spirits The collective brings its unique Chicago sound to the Jazz Showcase and Winter’s Jazz Club over the Thanksgiving weekend.
