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.

Red Norvo

Red Norvo
By Steve Voce

This article first appeared in The Independent of London.

Saxophonist Benny Waters dies at age 96

Saxophonist Benny Waters dies at age 96
by Russ Dantzler

An Englishman Remembers Barrett Deems

An Englishman Remembers Barrett Deems
by Stephen Voce

"Barrett," said Louis Armstrong, "you're the only guy in the world that makes coffee nervous."

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.

One inspirational night with Barrett Deems

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

Bird lives: Year 43

Bird lives: Year 43
by Don Rose

The greatness of Bird

The greatness of Bird
by Robert Bregman, PhD

"Thou wast not born for death immortal Bird" —Keats

Black, Brown & Beige

Black, Brown & Beige
by Richard Wang

Discussions with Sinatra

by David Raksin

Regarding Frank Sinatra

Regarding Frank Sinatra
by Corky Hale

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