Kenny Garrett has just added the thousands here to sing with the ensemble, while he engages in some freestyle. It's not yet clear how the thousands here at the Pritzker will get paid!

Mai Sugimoto's Double Alto Quartet is creating colors as they appear, with a canvass that appears, disappears, and then appears in the mind of whoever is soloing, or proving support, for that special moment here at the Freeman Pavilion. Chicago DCASE Millennium Park

Mai Sugimoto, with Fred Jackson, her ally in altomadness, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Isaiah Spencer, not seen here, but definitely experienced. The collective composing between everyone is happening now! Chicago DCASE Millennium Park

Alto saxophonist Sharel Cassity's Alliance has explored songs by Mulgrew Miller and Mary Lou Williams here at the Freeman Pavilion. Chicago DCASE Millennium Park

Alejandro Salazar and the Afro Cuban Exchange getting all sweaty and red-hot Caliente here on the Harris Rooftop. These bros can also cool it a touch, turn the flame down to a sultry simmer, and still get you going...like you're doing the horizontal hula...if you know what I mean

The Clif Wallace Big Band is here at the Pritzker Pavilion, starting off the closing night. The dudes are paying tribute right now to saxophonist Frank Foster, who once led a big band of his own, which included Derrick Gardner, who is now in Clif's big band. Chicago DCASE

Visual artist Lewis Achenbach is also creating what he hears and sees onto the canvass. We will check in later to see what's up. Chicago DCASE Millennium Park

The Clif Wallace Big Band finishes off by tearing up some Dizzy! These Chicago cats got some serious swag and even tougher chops!

And here is what Lewis Achenbach created during the session by Clif Wallace and the Big Band. Cool, eh? Chicago DCASE Millennium Park Lewis Achenbach

Trumpeter Eddie Henderson , who has also worked as a psychiatrist for decades, is leading his Quintet, joined on the front line by New Orleans legend, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison. The Quintet began with Herbie's classic from Mwandishi, "Toys." Up next! "Sweet & Lovely."

Pianist Orrin Evans, recognized as one of the freshest and uncompromising voices today, is leading his Quartet at the Pritzker Pavilion. He is joined by Caleb Curtis, sax, Bob Hurst, bass, and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. Chicago DCASE Millennium Park

Caleb Wheeler Curtis is also playing soprano saxophone AND a trumpet with a saxophone mouthpiece. Also, Bill McHenry has joined the Quartet on tenor saxophone.

Twenty years muscular and three Grammy awards rich, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has become the epitome of excellence in Latin Jazz. This ensemble is serving as the fantastic finale for this year's Jazz Festival! Chicago DCASE Millennium Park

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra!

Two 11X14 pastel on wood panel live artwork depicting the Orrin Evans concert JayPritzker Chicago Jazz Festival Jazz In Chicago Chicago DCASE

Ernest Dawkins and the Young Masters are exploring all original compositions here at the Englewood Jazz Festival, taking place here at Hamilton Park. After this, Corey Wilkes and Greg Ward will present their first-rate ensembles.

THhe Bobby Broom Trio, 30-plus years in the swingin', absorbing everyone's attention here at the DuSable Museum, one of the many locations at this year's Hyde Park Jazz Festival. He is joined by bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Kobie Watkins! (Excuse the extra letter in The...

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 #ChicagoJazzFestival will return to the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park on August 28-31!