Jazz, Blues, and Soul
A chat with Chicago legend Mavis Staples—and the best ways to go beyond the Green Mill for great live music in the city.
Contributors: Mark Loehrke
The Top 19 Jazz, Folk, Country, and World Music Concerts in Chicago This Month
Marquis Hill plays tonight, the Umbrella Music Festival happens next week, and all month, there are loads of choices for live music around the city.
The 25 Best Things to Do in November
Kanye, David Sedaris, Cameron Esposito, and more in this month’s Chicago Guide.
The Best Folk, World Music, and Jazz Shows in Chicago This October
The Bad Plus, Herbie Hancock, and a full lineup of greatness at Space make next month a hot one for concerts in Chicago.
The Top Jazz Shows in Chicago in September
There are 17 events through the month, starting with Jazz Fest this weekend.
Veteran Percussionist Hamid Drake's Plans for the Chicago Jazz Festival
The festival’s artist-in-residence tells why this weekend’s event is so important to him—and who he wants to see perform.
Who to See at the Chicago Jazz Festival
Here’s a pocket guide to three acts to catch at the Labor Day weekend event. Bonus: Five minutes with Willie Pickens, the piano legend who will close the fest.
13 Jazz Acts To See This Week
Here’s who to see in town before the Chicago Jazz Festival on Thursday.
Five Great—and Free—Jazz Shows This Month
From Glen Ellyn to Humboldt Park to Millennium Park, there’s free outdoor jazz all over town in the next two weeks.
Hyde Park Jazz Festival: Five Events to Look Forward To
Live jazz at the Robie House, and Willie Pickens and Ari Brown representing five decades of Chicago jazz in back-to-back sets highlight this fall’s showcase.