6/18/26 - Tom McCarthy Quartet performed the entire hard swinging John McLaughlin 1969 release, “Extrapolation”, for the Jazz Record Art Collective at the Fulton Street Collective in Chicago. Tom McCarthy guitar, Brian Gephart tenor sax & clarenet, Chris Dammann bass, and Eric Montzka drums & cymbals. Visual artist Alex Puryear created original art in response to the music. All photos by Harvey Tillis ABOUT: Harvey Tillis is a documentary still photographer with a fine art ey

6/11/26 - Songstress Leslie Vincent performed two beautiful sets at the Fulton Street Collective, FSC, in Chicago. Leslie is a prolific jazz vocalist and songwriter whose warm tone and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Inspired by Diana Krall and Norah Jones, Leslie blends timeless standards with charming originals, creating a sound that’s all her own. She was accompanied by Kavyesh Kaviraj on piano. Visual artist Alicia Urbanski c

6/10/26 - Two trios performed at the Fulton Street Collective, FSC, in Chicgo. First Mario Dueñas masterfully played original music on guitar accompanied by Scott Mertens on keyboard and Jonny Gifford drums & cymbals. Then Jesse Lear played an all original set along with Lara Driscoll piano and Tommy Sagins on drums & cymbals. Visual artist Julian Camacho created original sketches in response to the music. All photos by Harvey Tillis ABOUT: Harvey Tillis is a documentary stil