JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
GALA 2024 with SAMARA JOY
Grammy® Award winner Samara Joy is headlining the Jazz Insitute of Chicago’s 2024 Gala at the fabulous Park West. Stay tuned for tickets and details.
JAZZCITY with PETE BENSON ORGAN TRIO
Don’t miss the 2024 season opener of JazzCity featuring the PETE BENSON ORGAN TRIO at Willye White Park. Free and open to the public. LEARN MORE!
Aaron Kaufman-Levine at Chicago Stages
As part of Logan Center for the Arts Chicago Stages, award-winning saxophonist Aaron Kaufman-Levine brings his quartet for free show at the lovely Café Logan. This free one hour set at Cafe Logan is pre-show concert to Fire and Water Quintet at University of Chicago Presents.
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
Isabella Isherwood Quartet
As part of Logan Center for the Arts Chicago Stages, Jazz Links alum Isabella Isherwood brings her quartet for free show at the lovely Café Logan. This free one hour set at Cafe Logan is pre-show concert to Emmet Cohen Trio at University of Chicago Presents on April 5.
JAZZCITY with Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
Don’t miss the 2024 season opener of JazzCity featuring Marlene Rosenberg Quartet at gorgeous Garfield Park Conservatory. Free and open to the public. Learn More
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
WINTER JAZZ FAIR
WINTER JAZZ FAIR, 2024. 10 hours of performances, discussions, vendor booths and more! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind free jazz event for all ages at the beautiful Chicago Cultural Center!
RUFUS PARENTI’s FLOWER QUARTET at Chicago Stage
As part of Logan Center for the Arts Chicago Stages, award-winning saxophonist Rufus Parenti brings his Flower Quartet for free show at the lovely Café Logan. This free one hour set at Cafe Logan is pre-show concert to Jeff Parker & The New Breed at University of Chicago Presents.
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
JAZZ CITY with ERNEST DAWKINS “The Double Down Project”
JazzCity 2023 finishes the year with the amazing Ernest Dawkins “Double Down Project” at South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago. Free of charge, family friendly, and open to the public.
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
JEREMY JOÉL WARREN at Chicago Stages
As part of Logan Center for the Arts Chicago Stages, Jeremy Joél Warren and the Messengers of Black Music! This free one hour set at Cafe Logan is pre-show concert to Theon Cross at University of Chicago Presents.
DEAR JAZZ, 2023
Don’t miss this extraordinary two-night celebration of jazz! A visual art exhibition and live jazz concerts. Some of Chicago top visual artists using jazz as their muse present works for sale with a concerts by Karli Bunn Quartet on Friday and Alvin Cobb Jr. Quartet on Saturday.
Special Art Collector’s and VIP preview on Friday, November 3 at 5:30PM with drinks, snack and entertainment by Robert Irving III.
Special JIC MEMBER HOUR on Saturday starting at 6PM.
NOTEWORTHY JAZZ ENSEMBLE
WHPK 88.5FM in partnership with Global Voices and the Jazz Institute of Chicago present Noteworthy Jazz Ensemble at International House on the campus of the University of Chicago!
JAZZ CITY with THE CHRIS GREENE QUARTET!
The Chris Greene Quartet at 6:30PM indoors at the Loyola Park in Chicago’s Rogers Park by the lake!
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, 5PM-7PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL, 2023
Chicago Jazz Festival 2023. August 31 - September 3 at Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park, with free concerts throughout the city starting August 19. CLICK HERE to visit the Chicago Jazz Festival pages.
Anthony Rodriguez Ensemble
Don’t miss Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Anthony Rodriguez and his ensemble at the Bucktown Art Fest on August 27.
Braxton Cook at Navy Pier
Don’t miss Emmy® Award Winning Artist and one of this generation’s most exciting emerging voices in the Jazz world, Braxton Cook at Jazz Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier’s Watercolors!
Chase Wilkins Trio
Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Student Council Members in action! Chase Wilkins Trio.
LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL
Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Park District present Latin Jazz Fest 2023, part of JazzCity.
Friday, July 14 and Saturday, JULY 15
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
at 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Free and Family Friendly
Produced in partnership with WDCB 90.9, Chicago Park District, and Night Out In The Parks
Fresh Festival at Navy Pier
Fresh Fest at Navy Pier is back for the summer of 2023 and don’t miss this great night of live jazz right on Lake Michigan with three of Chicago’s rising starts in jazz.
LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL
Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Park District present Latin Jazz Fest 2023, part of JazzCity.
Friday, July 14 and Saturday, JULY 15
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
at 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Free and Family Friendly
Produced in partnership with WDCB 90.9, Chicago Park District, and Night Out In The Parks
Alfie Jackson Sextet
Join us for a great evening of music at the wonderful Uptown Branch Library for Emerging Artist Alfie Jackson and her Sextet!
STILLWATER SEXTET at Colectivo Coffee
Join us for lunch at Colective Coffee in Andersonville for Stillwater Sextet. Great coffee, food, and fantastic music starting at 11AM.
Colectivo Coffee 5425 North Clark Street in Chicago
JAZZ CITY with KATIE ERNST and GREG WARD
Katie Ernst Quartet at 6PM and Greg Ward Quartet starting at 7:15PM.
The concert will be held outdoors at the south end of Ping Tom Memorial Park under the 18th Street bridge at 1900 S. Wells. Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and beverages and enjoy a night out in the park!
THE GALA 2023!
Jazz Institute of Chicago annual Gala, featuring a live performance by Grammy Award winner, Kurt Elling, and other special guests!
JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS, May 10, 5PM at jazz SHowcase
Come hear the the next generation of jazz artists. Free and open to the public. Jazz Links Jam Sessions create live performance opportunities where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.