Jazz Institute of Chicago

Welcome to the Jazz Institute of Chicago Journal, an archive of jazz writing. You'll find incredible articles about the history of Jazz in Chicago, as well as interviews with a variety of musicians and jazz related figures and reviews of recordings and live shows.

47th Street and South Park Boulevard — Bronzeville's Downtown

by Charles Walton

REGAL OPENS THIS WEEK
Headline in the Pittsburgh Courier, 1927

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A Conversation with Joe Daley

by Larry Birnbaum (2/22/79)

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Al Benson—the Godfather of Black Radio in Chicago

by Charles Walton

The year is 1950—the time 4:00 pm...

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A Conversation with Paul Wertico

By Alain Drouot

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Earma Thompson

Earma Thompson is one of our historic pianists, mother of Terry
Thompson, a drummer, and wife of the late Marshall Thompson, known for

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Barrett Deems Remembrances

Barrett Deems Remembrances
by Jim Beebe

Judi K. and I had just come back from Barrett's funeral when I wrote this letter to a friend.

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His Way

His Way
By Jon Wiener

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One inspirational night with Barrett Deems

One inspirational night with Barrett Deems
by John M. Carrington, M.D.

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Sinatra, the musician

Sinatra, the musician
By Don Rose

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Reconstructing Dean Benedetti

Reconstructing Dean Benedetti
by Keith Henson

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