Free Jazz Shows in Chicago

Wed, Aug 5, 6:30 PM

PATIO JAZZ w/ HENRY CARPENDER!

FitzGerald's / Berwyn / Map

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: · FITZGERALDS PATIO · (Doors: 5:00 pm )

Wed, Aug 5, 8:30 PM

JAZZ w/ THE DAVE MILLER TRIO!

FitzGerald's / Berwyn / Map

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents · FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR · (Doors: 7:30 pm )

Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 PM

Relax Attack Jazz Series: Dave Rempis / Bill Harris Duo + special guest Jakob Heinemann

The Whistler / Logan Square / Map

Back to All Events Relax Attack Jazz Series: Dave Rempis / Bill Harris Duo + special guest Jakob Heinemann Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:00 PM 10:00 PM Google Calendar ICS For this incarnation of Dave Rempis ' ongoing series of sax/drum duets at The Whistler, he meets up with longtime collaborator and ubiquitous Chicago drummer Bill Harris . Known for his across-the-map work with every corner of the Chicago music scene from improvised music to heavy metal to punk, Harris has become a crucial part of the DIY infrastructure of Chicago music over the last decade. Aside from his significant work as a first call musician, Harris also runs Amalgam Records and is instrumental in the alternative performance space Marmalade. He and Rempis have many years of history together both in the occasional duo pairing, and in their working quartet The Brunt with Gerrit Hatcher and Kent Kessler. For the second set they'll be joined by Chicago ex-pat Jakob Heinemann on bass. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation. 6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover Tagged: Wednesday Previous Previous August 4 The Whistler Jam (August 2026 Edition) Next Next August 6 Heat Sync (August 2026 Edition)

Thu, Aug 6, 5:00 PM

ANDY BROWN

Green Mill / Uptown / Map

(5pm – 7:15pm) ANDY BROWN Thursday August 6 5:00pm - 7:30pm Andy Brown No cover charge

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: BRASS QUEENS Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019. Finding that they shared similar frustrations about the emerging brass band scene in New York City, co-founders Alex Harris and Ally Chapel came together to form a group dedicated to showcasing the talents of female musicians in a landscape that was dominated by male musicians and bandleaders. After debuting in March 2019, Brass Queens grew to be a fixture in the local music scene and was dubbed the hardest working band in town by their peers. The Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn and playing pop-up events in their community through the pandemic. Now, a core value of the band is to play for as many audiences as possible to increase the visibility of female musicians. FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to RSVP for guaranteed entry.Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

(3pm – 5pm) PAPER MACHETE Saturday August 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm FREE Doors open at 1pm

Sun, Aug 9, 7:00 PM

Big Band & BBQ w/ SHOUT SECTION BIG BAND

FitzGerald's / Berwyn / Map

FITZGERALDS Presents: · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB · (Doors: 6:00 pm )

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00 PM

The Monday Jam | Hosted by Danny G Felix

Le Piano / Rogers Park / Map

Join us every Monday for our weekly jam session at Le Piano! We welcome musicians, vocalists, and artists of all kinds to step up, share their talent, and celebrate the joy of live music. $10 Cover