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Learn about the origins and evolution of jazz clubs, from the African-American communities to the Jazz Age and beyond. Find out how jazz clubs reflect the music styles, social contexts and cultural influences of different eras and regions.
Jazz Showcase is one of the oldest jazz clubs in Chicago, founded in 1947 by NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal. Learn about its history, locations, performers, live recordings and awards.
Andy's Jazz Club [1]: 4 Bee Hive [4] The Black Orchid; Club DeLisa; Constellation Jazz Club [1]: 4 Friar's Inn (1920s) Green Mill Cocktail Lounge [1]: 4 HotHouse; Hungry Brain [1]: 4 The Jazz Showcase [1]: 4 Kelly's Stables; London House; Macomba Lounge; Plugged Nickel [4] Rhumboogie Café; Regal Theater [4] Sunset Cafe; Sutherland Lounge; The ...
Learn about the history, performers and venues of the annual four-day jazz festival in Chicago's Millennium Park. The festival features international and local artists playing various forms of jazz music and is run by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
An album by jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal featuring his trio with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier. It contains performances recorded at The Pershing Lounge in Chicago in 1958, including 'Poinciana' as a single.
Learn about the history and culture of the Green Mill, a famous jazz club and bar in Uptown Chicago. Find out how it was connected to Al Capone, Prohibition, poetry slams and Hollywood movies.
Giordano Dance Chicago, formerly Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and Gus Giordano's Jazz Dance Chicago, is a jazz dance company based in Chicago, Illinois. [1] Founded by Gus Giordano in 1963 as Dance Incorporated Chicago, it has toured worldwide, including as the first jazz dance company in the Soviet Union in 1974. [ 2 ]
The club on Balbo Avenue closed in July 2007 and the current board organizes programming around the region while building a new permanent site for operations. The Center for International Performance and Exhibition (colloquially called HotHouse), was founded by Marguerite Horberg in 1987 at 1565 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.