A bandleader on the 1930s, Fletcher Henderson is considered by many to be the real King of Swing, having been left in the shadow of his contemporary, Benny Goodman.

Bluesman Dave Specter is the perfect person to draw the connection between blues and jazz. His newly formed big band is comprised of blues and jazz musicians; making full use of the fact that blues is the foundation that jazz was built upon. Special guest include Sharon Lewis, Billy Branch, Ari Brown, Lurie Bell & Chris Foreman.

Highly critically acclaimed flautist and composer Nicole Mitchell’s trajectory is rising fast.

Legend Muhal Richard Abrams is a world renowned composer and pianist originally from Chicago, now residing in New York.

Orbert Davis’ over-50 piece orchestra is one of the most versatile large orchestra’s anywhere, and certainly Chicago’s most adventurous unit.

PLEASE NOTE: The show has been rescheduled for September 11 due to the rain out on August 23rd.