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The Jazz Links Ensemble's mission is simple: it connects young, aspiring musicians to some master jazz types. The program is sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.

Violence is deeply rooted in Chicago’s history. Racial tensions contributed to that sad truth for years but in 1960s, it was a truth many young people could no longer swallow. They confronted hate with, of all things, non-violent demonstrations.

On the last Friday of the month, Eight Forty-Eight served up the latest edition of the Month in Review. July made its statement via crazy weather--from derechos to monsoon-like rains.

Chicago-style jazz is bold and innovative. Nobody represents that better than the legendary tenor sax player Von Freeman, known to his many friends, fans and fellow musicians as "Vonski."

The Dave Matthews Band Caravan rolled into Chicago Friday, adding yet another festival to Chicago’s hectic summer schedule. But many people have been surprised by where they pulled up - the former site of U.S.

“Sit back, relax, and let’s swing together.” With those words Larry Smith would open his nightly jazz show on WBEZ. Smith passed away last weekend. He had a long-standing and close relationship with WBEZ, spending more than 20 years at the station, but his passion was jazz.

Until the mid 20th Century, a hat wasn’t just attire. It also signaled a person’s status. Now they're back, for men and women, but do they mean the same thing?