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A NOTEWORTHY DAY OF JAZZ EDUCATION
Nov
7

A NOTEWORTHY DAY OF JAZZ EDUCATION

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 9:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Bandwith Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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HEP: MASTER CLASS WITH CRAIG TABORN
Nov
7

HEP: MASTER CLASS WITH CRAIG TABORN

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • LOGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS PERFORMANCE PENTHOUSE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING
Nov
7

LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Manning Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz Links: Jam Sessions
Nov
11

Jazz Links: Jam Sessions

  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • 5:00 AM 6:00 AM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING
Nov
14

LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING

  • Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Uptown Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ CITY: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Dec
4

JAZZ CITY: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

  • Friday, December 4, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • HAMILTON PARK (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz Links: Jam Sessions
Dec
16

Jazz Links: Jam Sessions

  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026
  • 5:00 AM 6:00 AM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
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Jazz Links: Jam Sessions
Mar
10

Jazz Links: Jam Sessions

  • Wednesday, March 10, 2027
  • 5:00 AM 6:00 AM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
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Jazz Links: Jam Sessions
Apr
14

Jazz Links: Jam Sessions

  • Wednesday, April 14, 2027
  • 5:00 AM 6:00 AM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz Links: Jam Sessions
May
12

Jazz Links: Jam Sessions

  • Wednesday, May 12, 2027
  • 5:00 AM 6:00 AM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
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LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING
Oct
17

LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Brainerd Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz Links: Jam Sessions
Oct
14

Jazz Links: Jam Sessions

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026
  • 5:00 AM 7:00 AM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ CITY: SABERTOOTH QUARTET
Oct
9

JAZZ CITY: SABERTOOTH QUARTET

  • Friday, October 9, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • CLARENDON COMMUNITY CENTER PARK (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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ALEJANDRO SALAZAR & THE AFRO CUBAN EXCHANGE
Oct
4

ALEJANDRO SALAZAR & THE AFRO CUBAN EXCHANGE

  • Sunday, October 4, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
  • CHICAGO LINE CRUISES (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING
Oct
3

LOST IN SPACE WITH KEVIN KING

  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Budlong Woods Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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DEV SHAW AND THE GHETTO SPACE BAND
Sep
27

DEV SHAW AND THE GHETTO SPACE BAND

  • Sunday, September 27, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
  • Chicago Line Cruises (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sep
3
to Sep 6

CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL

  • Thu, Sep 3, 2026 10:00 AM Sun, Sep 6, 2026 11:00 AM
  • MILLENNIUM PARK (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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ALEJANDRO SALAZAR & THE AFRO CUBAN EXCHANGE
Aug
30

ALEJANDRO SALAZAR & THE AFRO CUBAN EXCHANGE

  • Sunday, August 30, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
  • Chicago Line Cruises (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Emerging Artist Project (Aug 20) — POSTPONED. Details to come.
Aug
20

Emerging Artist Project (Aug 20) — POSTPONED. Details to come.

  • Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • 12:30 PM 1:30 PM
  • SULZER REGIONAL LIBRARY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVVAL
Jul
11

CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVVAL

  • Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Humboldt Park Field House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Latin Jazz Festival's presentation of Zaccai Curtis Cubop Lives! is supported through a Chamber Music America Presenter Consortium for Jazz grant to the Jazz Institute of Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Park District. A component of the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project, Presenter Consortium for Jazz is funded by the Doris Duke Foundation.

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CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVVAL
Jul
10

CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVVAL

  • Friday, July 10, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • Humboldt Park Field House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Latin Jazz Festival's presentation of Zaccai Curtis Cubop Lives! is supported through a Chamber Music America Presenter Consortium for Jazz grant to the Jazz Institute of Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Park District. A component of the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project, Presenter Consortium for Jazz is funded by the Doris Duke Foundation.

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JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS
Jun
10

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • The Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ CITY: THE AGGREGATION FEAT. JUSTIN DILLARD
Jun
5

JAZZ CITY: THE AGGREGATION FEAT. JUSTIN DILLARD

  • Friday, June 5, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • COLUMBUS PARK REFECTORY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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THE GALA
May
27

THE GALA

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • Morgan MFG (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS
May
13

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • The Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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THE JAZZ CLUB EXPERIENCE
Apr
27

THE JAZZ CLUB EXPERIENCE

  • Monday, April 27, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 10:30 PM
  • Jazz Institute of Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS
Apr
22

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, April 22, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • The Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS
Mar
11

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • The Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz City: Twin Talk Featuring Katie Ernst
Mar
6

Jazz City: Twin Talk Featuring Katie Ernst

  • Friday, March 6, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:35 PM
  • South Shore Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Chicago Winter Jazz Fair 2026
Feb
20

Chicago Winter Jazz Fair 2026

  • Friday, February 20, 2026
  • 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
  • Chicago Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS
Feb
11

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS
Feb
11

JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • The Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Dev Shaw and the Ghetto Space Band
Jan
30

Dev Shaw and the Ghetto Space Band

  • Friday, January 30, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Cafe Logan at Logan Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS
Jan
14

JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS
Dec
10

JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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MICHAEL NEARPASS LARGE ENSEMBLE
Dec
5

MICHAEL NEARPASS LARGE ENSEMBLE

  • Friday, December 5, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 9:00 PM
  • HAMILTON PARK (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz City
Dec
5

Jazz City

  • Friday, December 5, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • Hamilton Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS
Nov
12

JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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MICHAEL DAVENPORT QUINTET
Oct
10

MICHAEL DAVENPORT QUINTET

  • Friday, October 10, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Cafe Logan at Logan Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS
Oct
8

JAZZ INKS JAM SESSIONS

  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Jazz Showcase (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Jazz Institute of Chicago is proud to receive generous support from the following organizations: The Allstate Foundation; The Alphawood Foundation; a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; Crown Family Philanthropies; Chicago's Cultural Treasures; The Darling Family Foundation; The Field Foundation; The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation; The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; The Glossberg Foundation; The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency; The National Endowment for the Arts, The Polk Bros. Foundation; The Oppenheimer Family Foundation; The Walder Foundation; The Wang Family.