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CITYWIDE JAZZ FUNDING PROGRAM: AROUND TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS



Presented by

Delmark Records


Aug 11 3-9pm | 4121 N. Rockwell


The fourth annual Rockwell Street Stroll will take place this summer on Sunday, August 11, from 3-9pm.  Event partner Burning Bush Brewery will host an acoustic stage in the taproom, and the main stage will be located at Delmark Records, 4121 N. Rockwell.  Performers featured include the Delmark All Star Band with guests including Willie Buck, Tad Robinson, Jimmy Burns, Sheryl Youngblood, and Jamiah Rogers, as well as the Soul Message Band, and several solo acoustic artists.


Presented by

51st Street Business Association


The 51st Street Business Association promotes and sponsors special programs that focus on Bronzeville's cultural history. The Bronzeville Jazz/Music Festival is in its 12th year of free entertainment to the public and the Brown Derby Jazz Series has been in operation for 2 years. The Unity Day Jazz concert has been operating for 4 years. These events exhibit the historical aspects of Bronzeville music. These programs assist in creating jobs and business opportunities for local residents in the industry.


Bronzeville Jazz Music Festival Unity Concert

Aug17 | 5000 S. King Drive/Side drive


MC: Maggie Brown

1:30-1:55 - Felina Bunn/ Roger Weaver/Micha’el Thomppson

Phil Perkins / Danny Jamison /Wayne Jones

2:00-2:25 - Rudy Jackson/ Ray Mosely/

Micha’el Thompson/ Dexter Sims/Phil Perkins/Danny Jamison

2:30-2:55 - Vince Willis/Wayne Jones/Darryl Mahon/Phil Perkins/ . Danny Jamison/James Perkins

3:00-3:25 - Theopholis Reed/ Roger Weaver/ Randy Ford/Micha’el Thompson/Phil Perkins/ Danny Jamison

3:30-3:55 - June Yvon/Roger Weaver/ Dexter Sims/Ken Cooper


Presented by

Sleeping Village

Aug 19 | 3734 W Belmont Ave


Macie Stewart/Lia Kohl/Whitney Johnson • BSA Gold • Jackson/Baker/Kirshner 


Doors 6pm | Show Start 7pm


Presented by

The Birdhouse, Inc.

Fred Anderson Park, 16th and Wabash (1611 S. Wabash)


Aug19 | 6pm Damien Locks & Ken Vandermark


Aug 25 | 6pm Ex Ibex (Dheeru Pennepalli, David Keller, Maria Elena Hernandez, Jeff Chan, Greg Diethrich)


Aug 28 | 6pm Chris Greene Quartet


Presented by

The Museum of Contemporary Art,

Tuesdays on the Terrace

Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden, MCA | 220 East Chicago Ave


Aug 20 5:30-8pm | Sistazz of The Nitty Gritty

The MCA is thrilled to present Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty, an all-women collective of multi-instrumentalist artists who explore the outer fringes of jazz and beyond. Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty are a revolving collective and network of Great Black Women Composers.


Aug 27 5:30-8pm | Alexis Lombre

Chicago-based pianist, vocalist, and composer, Alexis Lombre closes out our 25th Tuesdays on the Terrace season with new material from her forthcoming album, which features her singular blend of avant-garde, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and jazz


Presented by

Constellation

3111 N. Western Ave.


Two evenings of free music in partnership with Constellation to create an easily walkable mini neighborhood festival. August 23, 24.


Aug 23

8:00pm Sarah Clausen’s Solar Ar

9:20pm Ari Brown Trio with Joshua Abrams, Mike Reed


Aug 24

4:00pm Jazz Institute Nex Gen Ensemble 5:30pm Bungalow Quartet

7:00pm Sugimoto/Abrams/Spencer Trio

8:30pm Michael Moore presents the music of Misha Mengleberg

10:00pm Ernest Dawkins Trio


Presented by

The Hungry Brain

2319 W. Belmont 


Three evenings of free music in partnership with Constellation to create an easily walkable mini neighborhood festival. August 23, 24, 25.


Aug 23

9:00pm Paul Asaro Quartet Featuring Natalie Scharf


Aug 24

4:30p Aman Sangalang Quartet

6:pm Aman Sangalang Quartet

7:30pm Christy Bennett Fumee

9:00pm Bricktown Sound


Aug 25

9:00pm Michael Moore Quartet Music

10:30pm Hungry Brain All Stars


Presented by

The Elastic Arts Foundation

3429 W. Diversey Ave 2nd Floor


Aug 25 | 7:30pm

Alejandro Salazar Afro Cuban Quintet Ft. Diego Hedez 

Alejandro Salazar - Drums

Diego Hedez - Trumpet

Elio Wijaya - Piano

Micah Collier - Bass

Javier Quintana - Congas 


Aug 27 | 8pm

Tin

Katie Ernst - voice, bass, banjo

Artie Black - clarinets, shruti box

Matt Gold - acoustic guitar


Aug 28 | 8pm

Isaiah Spencer Quartet

Date: August 28th, 8pm

Isaiah Spencer - drums

Kevin King - reeds

Brandon Harper - piano

Micah Collier - bass


Presented by

The Whistler

2421 N. Milwaukee Ave


Aug 27 & 28 | 9pm

AlgoRitmo

AlgoRitmo is an electrifying group that leans heavily on improvisation and psychedelic sounds. With a unique lineup for a jazz group — consisting of congas, hand percussion, piano, saxophone, bass, and drums — they weave together vibrant sounds and rhythms that captivate audiences and always has them dancing to the music.⁠ They will be doing a mini-residency at The Whistler on August 27th and 28th, as a part of the 2024 Chicago Jazz Festival.


Presented by

South Side Jazz Coalition

The South Side Jazz Coalition presents The Chicago State Community Jazz Band. Performing for over 25 years and led by Professor Roxanne Stevenson, Chair of the CSU Music Department, the Jazz Band is composed of community members, CSU Alums and music majors currently attending the university.  Join us for this free event:


Aug 29 | 6pm

St. Moses The Black Ministry Center, 7749 South Vernon, Chicago

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