
Ernest Dawkins

Ernest Dawkins’ Delmark recording and Chicago Jazz featured in New York Times!
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Chicago Jazz Explore the Windy City through tracks by Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal, Lester Bowie and the contemporary artists at the forefront of today’s sound. By Giovanni Russonello Jazz has experienced a meaningful resurgence in popularity over the past 15 years or so, especially among younger listeners. What’s driving that? You…

ERNEST DAWKINS @ CHICAGO JAZZ FEST, Millennium Park, Chicago
Sunday,Sept. 1 Millennium Park (schedule is subject to change) Harris Theater Rooftop – Young Lions Jazz (Enter on Randolph St.) Von Freeman Stage (North Promenade) WDCB Jazz Lounge (South Promenade) Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Ernest Dawkins & New Horizons Ensemble Delmark Allstars w Jeff Parker @ Englewood Jazz Fest, Chicago
Ernest Dawkins & New Horizons Ensemble Delmark Allstars w guitarist Jeff Parker Englewood Jazz Festival 24th Anniverary This project is partly supported by a CityArts Grants from The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events 2023 EVENT SCHEDULETHURS., SEPT. 14, 2023, 6:00 PMFRI., SEPT.15, 2023, 6:00 PMSAT., SEPT. 16, 2023, 11:30 AM-6:00 PM HAMILTON…

Ernest Dawkins -Spirit Residency Big Band @ Englewood Jazz Fest, Chicago
Englewood Jazz Festival 24th Anniverary This project is partly supported by a CityArts Grants from The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events 2023 EVENT SCHEDULETHURS., SEPT. 14, 2023, 6:00 PMFRI., SEPT.15, 2023, 6:00 PMSAT., SEPT. 16, 2023, 11:30 AM-6:00 PM HAMILTON PARK, 513 W 72ND ST, CHICAGO, ILINFO@ENGLEWOODJAZZFEST.ORG • PH (773) 789-4227HAMILTON PARK:…

Ernest Dawkins & THE SOUTH AFRICA CHICAGO EXCHANGE @ Elastic Arts, Chicago
IMPROVISED MUSIC SERIES: THE SOUTH AFRICA CHICAGO EXCHANGE Legendary saxophonist and AACM chairman Ernest Dawkins returns to the Elastic stage with an ensemble featuring the Cape Town based multi-instrumentalist Mark Fransman. The two will perform in a quartet formation with rhythm section of Darius Savage and Isaiah Spencer. Artist Bios Mark Fransman aka Sonik Citizen…