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 ...

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Micah Collier, Frank Morrison and Lily Finnegan are asserting themselves as new bandleaders, composers and teachers with a fresh perspective. Catch them at the Englewood Jazz Festival or Hyde Park ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — The annual Chicago Jazz Festival is only a few months away and organizers have just announced some of the headliners for this year’s event. The all-ages event brings world-class jazz ...

When Lucas Gillan sits down to play drums at a Chicago jazz club, his musical tracks might be a bit different from the person who sat there before him. Like most, he is a well-trained jazz musician ...

When the Chicago Jazz Orchestra decided to record a tribute to Wes Montgomery, the choice of who would sit in for the legendary guitarist was obvious: Bobby Broom, a stellar guitarist in his own right ...

Chicago has been selected as the host city for International Jazz Day 2026, marking the event’s 15th anniversary and underscoring the city’s legendary role in jazz history. At the center of the ...

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 ...