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Thursday, September 2, 2010
 WBEZ’s Richard Steele offers us a preview of the Chicago Jazz Festival, and sits down with jazz great Kurt Elling. And, we find out what it's like to try to make a living as a jazz musician in Chicago.


 
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Some Acts to Catch at the Chicago Jazz Festival

WBEZ’s Richard Steele offers us a preview of the Chicago Jazz Festival taking place Thursday through Sunday.

Posted on 9.2.2010
Jazz Great Kurt Elling Sits Down with Richard Steele

Vocalist Kurt Elling talks about winning the Grammy for his latest project, and his dedication to Jazz.

Posted on 9.2.2010
The Price of Keeping Jazz Alive in Chicago

Can Chicago’s jazz clubs support a jazz scene for much longer? We find out what it's like to try to make a living as a jazz musician in Chicago.

Posted on 9.2.2010
'Jazz Loft Project' Captures Sights and Sounds of Jazz Legends

WBEZ’s Richard Steele guides us through the sights and sounds of The Jazz Loft Project.

Posted on 9.2.2010
One Musician's Thoughts on Exclusion in the Jazz World

Musician and jazz historian Karl Seigfried shares his commentary on who he thinks the jazz world forgets.

Posted on 9.2.2010
Paying Tribute to the Late, Great Fred Anderson

We take a listen to “Mr. Anderson,” a song from Karl Seigfried portraying the late Fred Anderson.

Posted on 9.2.2010
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