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JazzFest Heritage Music Weekend
Strike out for the city’s southern shoreline and the family friendly JazzFest Heritage Music Weekend (Saturday, August 2–Sunday, August 3), where jazz aficionados from around the world and Chicago converge for music, food and—new this year—an opportunity to
meet the artists inside the South Shore Cultural Center.
Tip: Sunbathe or splash around in Lake Michigan at the site’s petite beach. Bathing suit required.
Made in Chicago Concert Series
Uncover the unique perspectives of Chicago’s jazz scene with the 6-concert Made in Chicago series.
50 Years of Bossa Nova
On July 24, 50 Years of Bossa Nova featuring Paulinho Garcia’s Orquestra Brazzilli, Brazilian-born Chicago guitarist and singer Garcia blends jazz sensibilities with his native rhythms to take you back to the birth of bossa nova.
Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble
Then, follow Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble with special guests on their quest to incorporate Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian jazz, flamenco, Central American, and Peruvian folkloric rhythms while staying true to Latin jazz traditions.
Amir ElSaffar's Two Rivers Large Ensemble
In Amir ElSaffar’s Two Rivers Large Ensemble (August 7), hear Chicago native and trumpeter ElSaffar fuse Iraqi maqam nuances, traditional Arabic instrumentation, and modern jazz expressions into a blues-inflected sound.
Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra
Trace the evolution of a Chicago-born jazz revolution that connected new music with ancient musical traditions with Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra (August 14). This multidimensional performance includes an 8-piece brass band, dancers, an African griot, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
Celebrating Nat King Cole
Next, join in a musical fete honoring Chicago son Nat King Cole. Jeff Lindberg’s Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Juilliard-trained master pianist-vocalist Freddy Cole (yes, his brother), and Chicago legend Audrey Morris star in Celebrating Nat King Cole on August 21.
Mike Reed's People Places and Things Octet
And finally, rediscover the sounds of 3 Chicago jazz giants— trumpeter Art Hoyle, multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan, and trombonist Julian Priester—through new compositions and reinventions of their earlier music. Chicago saxophonists Greg Ward and Tim Haldeman, bassist Jason Roebke, and trombonist Jeb Bishop complete drummer Mike Reed’s People Places and Things Octet.
Hungry Brain's Sunday Transmission Series
Searching for a Jazz Revelation? Styles ranging from improvised folk to free jazz are explored during Hungry Brain’s Sunday Transmission Series.
Jazzcity concert series
Trek to neighborhood parks for the JazzCity Concert Series. On June 13, take a musical journey with critically acclaimed flutist / composer Nicole Mitchell’s chamber jazz group Black Earth Strings (Renee Baker, violin; Josh Abrams, bass; Tomeka Reid, cello) known for inventive works that swing.
Latin Jazz Festival
Next up, the Latin Jazz Festival on Friday, July 11, featuring 3 bands: Carlos Garcia’s Cuatrissimo, vocalist Nythia Rivera, and Jose Papo Santiago’s Infraverde.
checkerJazz
Remember the Checkerboard, where Prince and Keith Richards were known to jam on occasion? Now in Hyde Park, the legendary blues club hosts the Sunday jazz set CheckerJazz.
Tip: Caravan with jazz lovers from one neighborhood venue to the next for the expanded 2nd Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival, among the most exciting and newest jazz experiences around town.
immediate sound series
Saxophone master Von Freeman will educate you on the definitive Chicago sound on Tuesdays at The New Apartment. Tucked away in an industrial corridor along the
Chicago River’s North Branch, The Hideout— this compact club has no sign outside, but once you find your way there, you’ll never forget it—hosts the Immediate Sound Series.
uptown poetry slam
Have you been keeping your poetic talent all to yourself? Test out your versifying skills at the Uptown Poetry Slam, hosted by Marc Smith, who invented Slam in the 1990s. Compose on your feet during open mike, hear guest performers, or join in Marc’s signature audience participation games.
Tip: Stay for the jazz set at 11 pm [$ vary]
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Key Information
JazzFest Heritage
Music Weekend
Saturday, August 2–Sunday, August 3; Saturday; local youth talent 10 am–Noon, rising to national talent 1–9 pm; Sunday Noon or 12:30–9 pm
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. South Shore Drive
773.734.2000
www.jazzunitesinc.org/
events.htm
(Presented by Jazz Unites)
Made in Chicago Series
Thursdays, July 24–August 21 and Monday, August 25 6:30 pm
Millennium Park, Between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive at Washington Street 312.742.1168
millenniumpark.org
July 24: 50 Years of Bossa
Nova featuring Paulinho Garcia’s Orquestra Brazzilli
July 31: Chicago Afro-Latin
Jazz Ensemble
August 7: Amir ElSaffar’s Two Rivers Large Ensemble
August 14: Kelan Phil Cohran and The Legacy of Sun Ra
August 21: Celebrating
Nat King Cole
August 25: Mike Reed’s
People Places and Things Octet
CheckerJazz
Sundays 7:30 pm
New Checkerboard Lounge for Blues ’n’ Jazz
5201 S. Harper Court 773.684.1472
checkerjazz.org
general $10; students 21+ w/ID $5; (Presented by the Hyde Park Jazz Society)
2nd annual Hyde Park
Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 27, Noon– 2am; 773.834.4122
hydeparkjazzfestival.org
(Presented by HPJS in partnership with the University of Chicago and others.)
Uptown Poetry Slam
Sundays 7–10 pm
The Green Milll
4802 N. Broadway
773.878.5552
slampapi.com
$6 per person
