Ellie Rui 瑞 moved to Chicago last summer, and she’s already made an impact on the local jazz scene. The drummer and composer was born in Wuhan, China, and because the country’s one-child policy ...

A Grammy-winning drummer is giving back to musicians in Chicago. Chad Smith is a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and he says he's working to bridge the gap of opportunity for young music students ...

A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry. La Cantera's ensemble of Chicago ...

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varying Chicago musicians perform original compositions each month, with John McEntire and Shea Ako taking the stage tonight. Free, 6pm. SIP AND GIVE: Drink for a cause tonight at Sip and Give, a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Musicians are among the thousands who have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those who play music at nearly every venue in the Chicago-area. "I think we're ...

Nearly 100 Chicago musicians are pulling their work from the platform Spotify. In an open letter published in September, artists shared the reasons for the protest. They include, but are not limited ...