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The Chicago Jazz Orchestra Summer Residency at The Jazz Showcase Begins June 2nd, Featuring Special Guest Paul Marinaro.

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra’s (CJO) Annual Summer Residency at The Jazz Showcase starts today at 5:30 PM. Tonight’s special guest is the beloved vocalist Paul Marino. TICKETS HERE “He swings hard …a giant baritone that manages to be both virile and gorgeous, Marinaro infuses the essence of jazz – the …

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Pianist and composer Julian Shore finds beauty and meaning in the clandestine on his new trio album ‘Sub Rosa’

“Sub rosa” – the term conjures shadowy images of secret messages and covert operations, espionage and investigation. Jazz has always been something of a coded language, able to convey deep and complex meaning in abstract form, communicating emotions without explicit explanation. Pianist Julian Shore delivers his own collection of clandestine …

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Acclaimed arranger and bandleader Mark Masters reimagines music by visionary saxophonists Billy Harper and Sam Rivers on two stunning new albums

Both albums are out June 6, 2025 via Masters’ longtime label Capri Records and feature Billy Harper asspecial guest soloist with Masters’ virtuosic ensemble Sam Rivers 100 celebrates the late composer’s centenary with music from his Blue Note years, whileDance, Eternal Spirits, Dance! Draws inspiration from throughout Harper’s storied career …

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Sharel Cassity NEW RELEASE Gratitude

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and woodwindist Sharel Cassity’s new release, “Gratitude”, out March 28th on Sunnyside Records, shares with audiences and listeners a conversation of joy, hope, and celebration. Joining Cassity on the release are eight-time Grammy-award-winning bassist and composer Christian McBride, drummer Lewis Nash, and pianist Cyrus Chestnut as well …

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