Kate Smith Promotions

We would like to wish a belated Happy Birthday to drummer Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, who turned 87 on June 11. George and Bernard collaborated for over 50 years, most recently at George’s annual birthday celebrations at Chicago’s Green Mill. This picture of George and Bernard was taken by photographer Ken Carl at the Green Mill in 2023.

We will try to make amends for our tardiness in celebrating Bernard‘s birthday by posting a couple of musical clips of George and Bernard in a few minutes.

Chicago is hosting UNESCO's International Jazz Day for the first time Thursday, culminating in an All-Star Global Concert at the Lyric Opera House.

Happy International Jazz Day! 🎷✨

Here’s to the spirit of improvisation, collaboration, and that perfect blue note that hits you right in the soul.

Whether you’re spinning Miles Davis, grooving with Ella Fitzgerald, or going full fusion with Herbie Hancock (who helped launch this very celebration), I hope today brings you something swingin’, smoky, or delightfully syncopated.

You can watch the International Jazz Day Global Celebration at 5pm at https://jazzday.com/

Happy International Jazz Day!

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30 kwietnia obchodzony jest na całym świecie Międzynarodowy Dzień Jazzu. Chicago gospodarzem koncertu globalnego gwiazd. Transmisja na żywo online od godz. 2.00 w piątek 1 maja czasu polskiego na stronie jazzday.com, unesco.org, na YouTube oraz na Facebooku International Jazz Day.
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Bradley Williams with Shara Maxwell
Thursday, October 9th, 5-8pm
Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Courtyard
201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
No cover charge