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Chicago Jazz Magazine promotes the people, places and artists that make up the world famous Chicago Jazz Scene. We focus on telling the stories of the artists that create the music in Chicago while also having fun in the process.

Vince Guaraldi's You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown was released on vinyl and digital.The album features Guaraldi on pia...
07/18/2025

Vince Guaraldi's You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown was released on vinyl and digital.

The album features Guaraldi on piano, electric piano, clavinet, ARP String Ensemble, and Rhythm Ace Drum Machine, Seward McCain on bass, Mark Rosengarden on drums and guiro.

The vinyl is a Zoetrope album, when the record plays at 45RPM, the illustrations
on the record become animated.

The 28-minute album was released July 11th, 2025.

Read more: http://bit.ly/46ROm38

The 23rd Universijazz in Valladolid, Spain, July 15–18 at the Patio de la Hospedería de San Benito. Opening night will i...
07/17/2025

The 23rd Universijazz in Valladolid, Spain, July 15–18 at the Patio de la Hospedería de San Benito. Opening night will include performances by The Cookers, with Eddie D Henderson (trumpet), David Weiss (trumpet), Jesse Davis (alto saxophone), Azar Lawrence (tenor saxophone), George Cables (piano), Cecil McBee (bass), E.J. Strickland (drums)

Read more: http://bit.ly/3GPuDXk

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Jameel Stephens Trio Performs at FSC by Harvey TillisThe Jameel Stephens  Trio was our special g...
07/11/2025

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Jameel Stephens Trio Performs at FSC by Harvey Tillis

The Jameel Stephens Trio was our special guest opener performing their original compositions at the Fulton Street Collective , FSC, in Chicago. Jameel Stephens drums & cymbals, Dr. Reginald Lewis alto sax, and Troy Robertson III bass. Visual artist Dale Pesman created original paintings in response to the music.

All photos by Harvey Tillis

See all the photos at: http://bit.ly/3GzGyse

07/10/2025

New Episode: Around Town with Mike Jeffers Featuring Sheri Lynn Smith

Mike sat down with Sheri Smith during the closing party of her gallery exhibit showcasing years of live jazz sketching in Chicago. May of you might have seen her in a club, seated in front, with her very specific set up (more on that in the interview). She is one of a handful of artists in Chicago who capture jazz in motion at clubs all across the city.

We are happy we could sit down and talk with her on location and help to showcase her wonderful work! (more interviews from the closing with musicians who attended coming later this month!)

Visit www.ChicagoJazz.com for more information about everything on the Jazz Scene!

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Wayne A. Williams  Sextet Performs at FSC by Harvey TillisThe Wayne Williams Sextet performed th...
07/10/2025

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Wayne A. Williams Sextet Performs at FSC by Harvey Tillis

The Wayne Williams Sextet performed their unique high-energy compositions at theFulton Street Collective, FSC, in Chicago. Trumpet Luis Anaguano , vibes Wayne Williams, guitar Senya Rogers-Kaufman, piano Brandon Harper , bass Kai Beauchamp , and drums & cymbals Macari Ramsey .

All photos by Harvey Tillis

See all the photos http://bit.ly/4621EtM

07/01/2025

Around Town with Mike Jeffers: Markus Rutz & Brice Winston Interview

In this new Around Town episode, Mike Jeffers sits down with Markus Rutz and Brice Winston to talk about “Many Moons,” a brand-new recording set to be released in August 2025 on Third Coast Sounds.

Brice Winston — known for his work with Terence Blanchard — was in Chicago recording the album with his longtime friend Markus. The interview was filmed before Markus officially announced his “Many Moons Preview” concert coming up:

📍 PianoForte Chicago
🗓️ Wednesday, July 10, 2025
🕖 Doors: 7:00pm | Music: 7:30pm

This special show will feature music from the upcoming release — a chance to hear it live before the album drops.

New Around Town Interview: Garland Jeffreys ’ Legacy Revealed – With Bruce Springsteen , Harvey Keitel  & More!Claire Je...
06/26/2025

New Around Town Interview: Garland Jeffreys ’ Legacy Revealed – With Bruce Springsteen , Harvey Keitel & More!

Claire Jeffreys shares the behind-the-scenes journey of making the film and offers a firsthand look into the interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Harvey Keitel, Laurie Anderson, and many more. These tributes from friends and collaborators paint a vivid picture of Garland’s influence on music and culture over the last several decades.

Don’t miss the exclusive screening of the documentary on June 28, 2025, at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. The event will include a Q&A with the filmmakers and special appearances by Jon Langford and Nicholas Tremulis , both of whom have personal connections to Garland’s work and legacy.

Get tickets and information here: http://bit.ly/3G4Y6wd

06/25/2025

Mike Jeffers sat down with Claire Jeffreys, wife of legendary NYC musician Garland Jeffreys, to talk about her powerful new documentary “Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between.”

They talk about the story behind the film, how Claire and her co-producer Evan M Johnson, found rare archival footage of Garland's performances and personal moments, how she secured interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Harvey Keitel and others to discuss Garland's legacy and much more.

Catch the exclusive screening this Friday, June 28 at Old Town School of Folk Music with a special pre-screening performance by Nicholas Tremulis and a panel discussion lead by Jon Langford!

Visit Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between

Get more information on the June 28th event: https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2025/06-28-2025-garland-jeffreys-the-king-of-in-between/

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Altin Brennan Sencalar  and Interlace Perform at FSC in Chicago by Harvey Tillis Interlace opene...
06/24/2025

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Altin Brennan Sencalar and Interlace Perform at FSC in Chicago by Harvey Tillis

Interlace opened an exciting evening of music with many original tunes at the Fulton Street Collective , FSC, in Chicago. Andrew Meyer trombone, Andy Schlinder tenor sax, Jon Mcquade trumpet, Lara Driscoll Piano piano, Chris Nolte bass, and Ethan Bousma drums & cymbals. Then Altin Sencalar, jazz trombone virtuoso debuted his new CD release, Unleashed. Altin Sencalar trombone, Gerald Martinez tenor, Andrew Lawrence piano, Marlene Rosenberg bass, Kyle Swan drums & cymbals. Visual artist Melanie Brown created original paintings in response to the music.

See all the photos: http://bit.ly/4l1S9z6

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Abram Collier Nonet Performs Sinatra’s “Songs For Swingin’ Lovers” at JRAC by Harvey Tillis The ...
06/22/2025

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Abram Collier Nonet Performs Sinatra’s “Songs For Swingin’ Lovers” at JRAC by Harvey Tillis

The Abram Collier Nonet performed Frank Sinatra’s “Songs For Swingin’ Lovers” at the Jazz Record Art Collective , JRAC, in Chicago. This album is often ranked as one of Sinatra’s greatest of its era. Abram Collier vocals/bari sax/bass clarinet/clarinet, Millie Ahearn trumpet/flugel, Neil Carson alto sax/flute/clarinet, Roy McGrath Music tenor sax/flute/clarinet, Pete Charles Isaac trombone/bass bone, Shanth Gopalswamy guitar, Dylan McGaharn piano, Jesse Lear bass, and Joel Baer drums & cymbals.

See all the photos: http://bit.ly/40h64ci

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Abstract Citizen Performs at FSC in Chicago by Harvey Tillis Abstract Citizen  showcased the gre...
06/22/2025

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Abstract Citizen Performs at FSC in Chicago by Harvey Tillis

Abstract Citizen showcased the greatest qualities that South Florida has to offer channeling Miami’s multicultural influence into their original compositions during their exciting set at the Fulton Street Collective , FSC, in Chicago. Aaron Lebos guitar/compositions, Vania Junco vocals, Marty Quinn bass, and Lucas Apostoleris drums & cymbals. Visual artist Alex V. Puryear created original paintings in response to the music.

See all the photos here: http://bit.ly/4l9Ciip

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Nancy Hays &   Offer Mother’s Day Tribute with Judy & Liza at London Palladium  by Harvey Tillis...
06/21/2025

JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY RECAP: Nancy Hays & Offer Mother’s Day Tribute with Judy & Liza at London Palladium by Harvey Tillis

On Mother’s Day at the Fulton Sreet Collective, FSC, in Chicago, real life mother/daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan performed their loving recall of the famed 1964 concert by legendary mother/daughter duo of Judy Garland and 18 year old Liza Minnelli at the London Palladium, with musical direction by Robert Ollis. Visual artist .camacho created original art in response to the music.

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