Jazz is smooth and sweet and Chicago made it famous, taking the music that originated in New Orleans, and putting a new spin on it.

Two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling, a man who the New York Times called "the standout male jazz vocalist of our time," gave CBS News Chicago a tour through the city's jazz culture, past and present.

From America250 to Miles Davis, not to mention the echoes of Jazz Day and full summer at Ravinia, our critic’s picks for the ...

Medical professionals say that moving to music is a great way for older adults to stay healthy as they age because it engages the brain and the body.

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

Reid's quartet makes music that seems inspired by a variety of sources, ranging from modern dance to children's games. Her latest album is one of her most compelling.

Your weekly guide to concerts, stage shows, comedy, family fun and exhibits around upstate New York and the Capital Region.

Like a handful of other works – think Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” – it is absolutely ubiquitous. A cultural icon. It can be seen everywhere from postcards to T-shirts to mugs ...

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Flea tore through a 90 minute jazz-fueled escape, touring in support of his new solo album 'Honora.' ...

Chris is a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering games and has a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Central Lancashire. He's mainly focused on guides, but has ...

Before the UNESCO International Jazz Day Global Concert kicked off on Thursday night, the Lyric Opera House buzzed with excitement. “I’m giddy,” said Elizabeth Sprattling, 60, of Chicago Heights, who ...

The second Friday of Jazz Fest 2026 kicked off more or less the same as the day before, with thunderstorms and flooding threatening to cut short festivities at the Fair Grounds before the first band ...