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…

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      SOUL MESSAGE BAND @ Fitzgerald’s, Berwyn, IL

      Organ Trio on the Patio: SOUL MESSAGE BAND FITZGERALDS PATIO Sat Sep 2 4:00 pm CDT(Doors: 11:00 am ) FREE All Ages SOUL MESSAGE BAND A soulful and infectious style crafted around classic organ grooves, and rooted in thae tradition of great Hammond B3 organists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, Jack McDuff, and “Groove” Holmes. Soul Message…

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      CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL and Delmark related events! Labor Day weekend Sept 2023

      Chicago Jazz Festival – August 31st-September 3rd, 2023 DELMARK ARTISTS at 2023 Chicago Jazz Festival Friday, September 1, Jay Pritzker Pavilion Sunday September 3rd Jay Pritzker Pavilion Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with Dee Alexander Javier Red Quartet Wednesday, August 30, 2023 8:00pm-10:00pm Jazz Showcase, Chicago Wednesday Night Fellowship with Ted Sirota Wednesday, August 30, 2023…

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        2023 Delmark’s Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll returns at BURNING BUSH Brewery – Sat Aug 26- 3-9pm

        https://www.burningbushbrewery.com/ Hosted by Burning Bush Brewery Parking Lot 4014 N. Rockwell St.Chicago, IL 60618 Paul Giallorenzo Trio – Killer jazz trio with new Delmark recording very soon!Joey J. Saye – rising star on the Chicago Blues scene! and headliners…Delmark All-Star Blues Band: Legends of Chicago Blues featuring Demetria Taylor, Willie Buck, Dave Specter, Ken Saydak,…

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        2023 Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll coming soon!! Saturday, August 26th Hosted by Burning Bush Brewery

        Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll – August 26, 3-9pmHosted by Burning Bush Brewery Parking Lot 4014 N. Rockwell St.Chicago, IL 60618 Paul Giallorenzo Trio – Killer jazz trio with new Delmark recording very soon!Joey J. Saye – rising star on the Chicago Blues scene! and headliners…Delmark All-Star Blues Band: Legends of Chicago Blues featuring Sharon…

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          DEE ALEXANDER @ The Promontory, Chicago

          Actions PanelLike Event Share this eventMay 19 Dee Alexander & John McLean w/ DJ Duane Powell All Ages//7 pm DoorsDEE ALEXANDERBorn on Chicago’s west side, Dee Alexander is one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected female vocalist/songwriters. Her talents span every music genre, from Gospel to R&B, from Blues to Neo-Soul. Yet her true heart…

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            Fareed Haque Quintet @ Green Mill, Chicago

            (8pm – midnight) FAREED HAQUE QUINTET Friday, June 9 8:00pm – 12:00am $20 cover charge Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10Fareed Haque Quintet featuring:Fareed Haque – guitarKevin Kozol – pianoAlex Austin – bassPaul Wertico – drumsJuan Pastor – percussion . FAREED HAQUE GROUP ♪ “Best World Guitarist”– Guitar Player Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards 2009 ♪ “Classical and jazz,…

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              Fareed Haque Quintet @ Green Mill, Chicago

              (8pm – midnight) FAREED HAQUE QUINTET Saturday June 10 8:00pm – 12:00am $20 cover charge Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10Fareed Haque Quintet featuring:Fareed Haque – guitarKevin Kozol – pianoAlex Austin – bassPaul Wertico – drumsJuan Pastor – percussion . FAREED HAQUE GROUP ♪ “Best World Guitarist”– Guitar Player Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards 2009 ♪ “Classical and jazz,…

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