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Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce The 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Lineup
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Produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events
Programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago
Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance. Since 1979, the festival's mission is to showcase Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages.
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Chicago Jazz Festival is programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
PARKING
Millennium Garages
Packages: $30 all-day parking /Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage (regular rates apply at Grant Park North & Grant Park South Garages)
Purchase Options: pay at parking location; call 312.616.0600
Website: www.millenniumgarages.com
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Sponsors
Sponsors of the 2012 Chicago Jazz Festival.
Jazz Festival Press Room
Find information about obtaining media credentials for Jazz Festival.
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FREE Admission • Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park • August 29 - September 1, 2013
Thursday, August 29
The 2013 Chicago Jazz Festival begins at 12 Noon at the Chicago Cultural Center, and then moves to Roosevelt University's Ganz Hall and Millennium Park.
Saturday, August 31
Saturday's performances include The Frank Russell Band, the Nick Mazzarella Trio, Jason Moran (above) and Rudresh Mahanthappa's GAMAK.
Plan Your Visit
Helpful information for planning your visit to Chicago for the Jazz Festival.
Friday, August 30
The Chicago Jazz Festival moves to its brand new home base in Millennium Park on Friday, August 30 with performances by Ben Paterson Organ Quartet, Mike Smith Quartet and the Charles Lloyd Quartet (above).
Sunday, September 1
The Festival comes to a close on Sunday, September 1 with performances by the Julie Wood Quintet, Papo Vazquez and Donald Harrison (above).
About the Festival
Find out more information on the Chicago Jazz Festival.
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