Ralph Nozaki, known professionally as Rick O’Dell, has had many titles throughout his career at various radio stations in the Chicagoland area. Soon, the pioneer of the smooth jazz format will have ...

CHICAGO (CBS)--Jazz was in Ramsey Lewis' DNA – he played it, composed it, taught it – and for more than six decades, he shared his love affair with jazz with his hometown Chicago and with the world.

Burns will play two sets, two days before his birthday. Admission to the first set allows patrons to stay for the second, but a ticket for the second set does not grant access to the first. Sat 2/25, ...

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Explore the Windy City through tracks by Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal, Lester Bowie and the contemporary artists at the forefront of today’s sound. Credit...Dante Zaballa Supported by By Giovanni ...

The Chicago Jazz Festival makes its annual return this summer with performances from Chicago jazz favorites and nationally renowned performers. A Labor Day tradition in the city, the free festival ...

Micah Collier, Frank Morrison and Lily Finnegan are asserting themselves as new bandleaders, composers and teachers with a fresh perspective. Catch them at the Englewood Jazz Festival or Hyde Park ...