The world's largest jazz gathering is coming to Chicago this year. This year marks the 15th International Jazz Day, which has been held across the globe. Some of the world’s greatest jazz performers ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Jazz Showcase is not only one of Chicago's oldest jazz clubs, but also one of the oldest active jazz clubs in the entire county. Founded in 1947 by Joe Segal, 94 - who was named ...

A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry. La Cantera's ensemble of Chicago ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicago has been chosen as the global host city for International Jazz Day 2026. In tandem with the event’s 15th anniversary, a ...

When German alto saxophonist Angelika Niescier first explored Chicago jazz a few years ago—teaming with cellist Tomeka Reid on the striking Beyond Dragons (Intakt, 2023)—the collaboration sparked ...

Labor Day weekend ushers in two major events: the end of summer and jazz festival season. Once again, the city will celebrate one of its most treasured art forms with the Chicago Jazz Festival, which ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of Chicago's most anticipated yearly events returns on Labor Day weekend. The 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival is taking place at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park.

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In groups big and small, AACM reedist Ed Wilkerson has combined the joyous immediacy of early jazz with the daring collisions of the avant-garde.