Have you ever wanted to listen to some of the best jazz musicians in the city play original music in your own neighborhood? Ever wondered where to find information about historic jazz concerts or musicians? Wish you could see more jazz on film? Do you know of a young person who would really love to play if they got a chance? Well, now YOU have a chance to be part of making that happen.
By joining the Jazz Institute of Chicago, not only do you help support the music you love, but you also get great benefits with organizations around the city.
Our basic member benefits include:
- Discount on Club tour and Gala
- Reserved seating section at JazzCity concerts
- 1 “member-only” event per year, (choice of Film screening, solo concert/interview, listening parties, members party)
- Jazzgram-monthly newsletter
- E-blasts with discounts to JIC and member institution events, bi-weekly event updates
PLUS discounts at the following:
Clubs
- Andy’s
- Backroom
- Fitzgerald’s
- Green Mill
- Lee’s Unleaded Blues
- New Apartment Lounge
- Old Town
- Sotish
- Underground Wonder Bar
- Velvet Lounge
- Record Stores, etc.
- Bloom School of Music
- Dr Wax
- Jazz Record Mart
Magazines
- Downbeat
- Jazztimes
- Coda
- Jazziz
- Living Blues
In addition, we are forging new institutional partnerships that will
allow you discounted or advance ticket sales from other arts
organizations such as:
- Chicago Jazz Orchestra
- Chicago Jazz Ensemble
- Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
...and more coming soon.






