He played in small clubs and concert arenas, always giving his all. An upcoming tribute show at Metro will have fellow musicians from all over the world.
Pianist, singer, composer, and producer Alexis Lombre will share vivid, genre-blurring songs from her forthcoming debut album at the Chicago Jazz Festival.
Over the past year, many presenters have invested massively in streaming technology — gear, hosting platforms, licensing fees (in the case of re-aired or archival performances), and the like — and want to put those investments to long-term use.
Every week, a group of nonbinary, gender-questioning, and trans Chicagoans gather to rehearse in a North Center church. Sometimes, that means learning to embrace their voices in the process.