OFFICIAL CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTER, 2022. “THE SOUL MESSAGE BAND” by acclaimed Chicago artist, Arthur Wright.
August 23 – 31 at neighborhood concerts and events
SEPTEMBER 1-4 at Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park
The Chicago Jazz Festival is back and in person.
The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center, and citywide. Produced by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, schedule highlights include Henry Threadgill and Zooid, Bill Frisell, William Parker and his quintet, Miguel Zenón, Linda May Han Oh, and Jazzmeia Horn, among many others. Admission to all performances is free and no advanced reservations are required.
As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival, but alcohol at various price points may be purchased inside the venue. Before visiting, please be advised of other Prohibited Items at MillenniumPark.org.
Be sure to visit the Jazz Institute of Chicago tent for 2022 Chicago Jazz Festival to get your limited editions festival merchandise and artwork by acclaimed Chicago artist Arthur Wright.
In the lead-up to the Labor Day performances, don’t miss free jazz concerts happening at local venues across the city, August 23 – 31, as part of the Chicago Jazz Festival. Supported by DCASE through the Citywide Jazz Community Funding Program, the venues participating include The South Side Jazz Coalition, Hungry Brain, Constellation, Sleeping Village, The Birdhouse Inc., Live the Spirit Residency, 51st Street Business Association, Museum of Contemporary Art, Elastic Arts Foundation, and The Whistler.
Full schedule of August 23 – 31 available at ChicagoJazzFestival.us.
Citywide Schedule
August 23-31
FESTIVAL LINE-UP
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
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LOCATIONS:
CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATER and PRESTON BRADLEY HALL
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
JAY PRITZKER PAVILION
VON FREEMAN PAVILION (North Promenade)
Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
HARRIS THEATER ROOFTOP
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Friday, September 2
Saturday, September 3
Sunday, September 4
Chicago Cultural Center
CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATER
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Thursday, September 1
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Young Masters Quartet
11:00am - 12:00pm
Presented by Live the Spirit ResidencyLearn More
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TOYOAKI Jazz Ensemble
12:15-1:15pm
Presented by Asian Improv -
The David Scott Quartet
1:45-2:45pm
Presented by South Side Jazz Coalition -
What is this thing called Jazz?
3:15-5:15pm.Screening of Satchmo the Great and panel discussion, featuring Grammy Award™ winners, Ricky Riccardi and Neil Tesser.
Chicago Cultural Center
PRESTON BRADLEY HALL
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Thursday, September 1
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Andrew Lawrence Sextet
11am-12pm
performing Keith Jarret's TREASURE ISLAND.
Presented by Fulton Street Collective -
The Shy Shēks
12:30-1:30pm
Presented by Illiana Club -
The Mai Sugimoto Quartet
2:00-3:00pm
Presented by Elastic Arts -
Marlene Rosenberg Quartet
3:30-4:30pm
Presented by The Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Millennium Park
JAY PRITZKER PAVILION
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Thursday, September 1
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Mike Allemana Vonology
6:30-7:30pm
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Henry Threadgill Zooid
8:00-9:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Thursday, September 1
Saturday, September 3
Sunday, September 4
Millennium Park
HARRIS THEATER ROOFTOP TERRACE
205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL, 60601
Friday, September 2
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Roya Naldi
12:00-1:00pm
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Lenard Simpson
1:3pm-2:30pm
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Low Down Brass Band
3pm-4pm
Millennium Park
VON FREEMAN PAVILION
(North Promenade)
Friday, September 2
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Regina Harris Baiocchi
11:30-12:25pm
JIC’s New Work Fresh Voices awardee -
Arman Sangalang Quartet
12:40-1:35pm
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Russ Johnson
1:50-2:45pm
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Adam O'Farrill's Stranger Days
3:00-4:00pm
Millennium Park
JAY PRITZKER PAVILION
Friday, September 2
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ETHAN PHILION'S MEDITATIONS ON MINGUS
4:15-5:05pm
A Charles Mingus tribute by
JIC’s New Work Fresh Voices awardee -
JD Allen
5:25-6:10pm
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Jazzmeia Horn
6:25-7:25pm
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BILL FRISELL
7:45-9:00pm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
Sunday, September 4
Millennium Park
HARRIS THEATER ROOFTOP: YOUNG LIONS STAGE
Saturday, September 3
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JONES COLLEGE PREP
12:00-12:35pm
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LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
12:50-1:25pm
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Kenwood Academy
1:40-2:15pm
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Whitney Young High School
2:30-3:05pm
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CHI-ARTS
3:20-3:55pm
Millennium Park
VON FREEMAN PAVILION
(North Promenade)
Saturday, September 3
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Christy Bennett
11:30-12:25pm
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Marques Carroll Quintet
12:40-1:35pm
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Aurora Nealand and The Royal Roses
1:50-2:45pm
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ATOMIC
3:00-4:00pm
Millennium Park
JAY PRITZKER PAVILION
Saturday, September 3
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GREG WARD
4:15-5:00pm
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Miguel Zenon
5:25-6:10 pm
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Carmen Lundy
6:25-7:25PM
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William Parker Quintet
7:45-9:00pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
Saturday, September 4
Millennium Park
HARRIS THEATER ROOFTOP: NEXTGEN JAZZ STAGE
Saturday, September 3
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Julius Tucker Quartet
12:00-1:00pm
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Gustavo Cortiñas & Desafío Candente
1:30-2:30pm
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Denise Thimes
3:00-4:00pm
Millennium Park
VON FREEMAN PAVILION (North Promenade)
Sunday, September 4
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Isaiah Collier, JIC's New Works Fresh Voices awardee
11:30-12:25pm
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Abigail Riccards with Joel Frahm)
12:40-1:35pm
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Geof Bradfield/Ben Goldberg/Dana Hall
1:50-2:45pm
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Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
3:00 - 4:00pm:
Millennium Park
JAY PRITZKER PAVILION
Sunday, September 4
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Linda May Han Oh
4:15-5:05
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Nick Mazzarella
5:25-6:10
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Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons
6:25-7:25PM
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Donald Harrison
7:45-9:00pm
VIEW THE CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL ARCHIVES (1979-2019)