Syncopated Spirits: A Celebration in Blue Notes invites the community into an evening of soulful jazz, cultural memory, and vibrant expression.

The South Side Jazz Coalition will present a panel discussion and talkback on the evolution of jazz in Chicago, followed by a performance by an up-and-coming jazz artist and concluding with one of Chicago's favorite jazz artists.

The Young Masters are the opening act 5:30 pm, Second Act at 6:30 pm - World Premiere: “Fannie Lou Hamer: No One Could Contain Her” Composed by Ernest Dawkins.

Paris in Black traces the profound journeys of Black artists, writers, performers, and intellectuals who found freedom, inspiration, and transformation in the liberating cultural and social environment of Paris. 

Chicago West Community Music Center to Trace City’s Jazz Legacy and Global Impact at 2026 International Day of Jazz Celebration

AACM plays music of the ancestors honoring Muhal Richard Abrams, Jodie Christian, Steve McCall and Kelan Phil Cohran.

JazzCity is a free concert series initiated in 1997 by the Jazz Institute of Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Park District to bring people together to listen to Chicago’s top jazz musicians.

Just for a Thrill is a premier jazz showcase that brings together a stellar lineup of top-tier artists to explore the full spectrum of jazz, from timeless standards to innovative new sounds.

 As a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Randy Weston and Melba Liston's birth, Geof Bradfield and his Sextet will explore depth and breadth of their collaboration of 40 years.

BandWith Chicago and Chicago Jesuit Academy are proud to collaborate in presenting a special Jazz education masterclass and performance for students on the West Side of Chicago — offered free of charge to ensure broad community access.

This special performance invites audiences to experience premier live jazz in an intimate neighborhood setting with extraordinary ambiance, on Chicago’s South Side.