In Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. It’s the oldest of the city’s outdoor music soirees. The traditional and avant-garde musical attractions offer something to entice everyone.
The event concludes Sunday.
Here is the schedule:
FRIDAY
PETRILLO MUSIC SHELL
6 p.m.: Guy Fricano Jazz Ensemble; David Murray Octet’s Tribute to John Coltrane; Herbie Hancock.
SATURDAY
JAZZ ON JACKSON
Sabertooth Organ Quartet
Remembering Gene Esposito: John Campbell/Joe Iaco
“A Jam for Wilber,” featuring Ira Sullivan and Stu Katz — Tribute to Wilbur Campbell
JR. JAZZ CHILDREN’S STAGE
1 p.m.: Urban Credo — (Hip-hop/jazz dance); Jon Santos (Percussion Discussion); Orbert Davis Quartet (A Jazz Experience)
PETRILLO MUSIC SHELL
5: p.m.: Bobby Broom Trio; Roscoe Mitchell and the Note Factory; Charles Lloyd Quartet; Dave Holland Quintet
SUNDAY
JAZZ ON JACKSON
12 p.m.: “Roots & Dreams,” composed by Ruben Alvarez, performed by Gallery 37 Latin Jazz Band; Grady Johnson Quintet; Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project; Liquid Soul
JR. JAZZ CHILDREN’S STAGE
1 p.m.: Brienn Perry (Singing, Swinging Vocal Workshop); Shanta (Stories and Songs of African People); Douglas Ewart (“Invented Instruments & Rhythms”)
PETRILLO MUSIC SHELL
5 p.m. Lester Bowie Tribute Band “Beyond the Gray Haze”; Batacumbele with special guest Giovanni Hidalgo; Italian Instabile Orchestra; “Big Band Monk,” featuring Phil Woods and Steve Lacy.Part of Jazz Fest is the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Club Tour of more than a dozen Chicago venues. For more information on the tour, call 312-427-3400, or visit www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org.
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For festival details, phone the Mayor’s Office of Special Events at 312-744-3315.
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