Aug 13, 2004 12:55 PM

Malachi Thompson and his Freebop Band will celebrate their 25th anniversary at Chicago’s Green Mill jazz club on Aug.…

Jul 23, 2004 4:00 AM

Illinois Jacquet, the tenor saxophonist who is best known for his solo on Lionel Hampton’s “Flying Home,” died Thursday…

Jul 16, 2004 11:58 AM

Co-curators Dave Douglas, Roy Campbell and Jon Nelson have announced the lineup for the second Festival of New Trumpet…

Jul 16, 2004 10:19 AM

Kurt Elling has been chosen as an Illinois delegate for the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

“I am proud of this…

Jul 16, 2004 10:19 AM

Fourplay has announced a national tour in support of its ninth studio album, Journey.

Fourplay is keyboardist Bob…

Jun 22, 2004 10:52 AM

A lineup with the likes of Jimmy Heath, Donald Harrison, Terri Lyne Carrington and Kenny Garrett has been announced for…

Jun 22, 2004 10:33 AM

On the heels of his new Justin Time release, Gwotet, David Murray will play limited U.S. dates with the Gwo-ka Masters,…

Jun 11, 2004 5:00 AM

Ray Charles died Thursday at his home in Beverly Hills of liver disease. He was 73.

Charles was born Ray Charles…

Jun 9, 2004 12:01 PM

Kroger’s Indy Jazz Fest returns this year from June 18–20, reverting back to a three-day, multistage set-up.

Three…

Jun 9, 2004 11:41 AM

The Derek Trucks Band has released a new double-disc, Live At Georgia Theatre, which chronicles a two-hour-plus show…