Chicago Jazz Live

Series produced by Steve Rashid

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Chicago Jazz Live presents small-group jazz from the City of Big Shoulders, recorded live in an intimate setting. Produced in partnership with WDCB (Chicago's radio home for jazz) and hosted by Steve Rashid, CJL draws from the deep pool of jazz talent working in and around Chicago. Each episode includes interviews with the featured artists.

Chicago Jazz Live is a one-hour series produced in partnership with WDCB, Chicago’s radio home for jazz. It was created and is hosted by Emmy Award winning composer, Steve Rashid. One of the true cradles of jazz, Chicago continues to boast an extraordinarily deep pool of talented jazz musicians. CJL shines a weekly spotlight on Chicago-area talent by presenting small groups recorded live, exclusively for this series, in front of a small audience. Each episode includes interview segments with the featured artists. Conceived as a “house concert in a club”, CJL allows audience members an up-close look into the process and the intimate musical conversation that is the heart of a small ensemble.

After attending a taping, one audience member commented, “I always wanted a place I could go to discover great jazz – I mean, great musicians that maybe not everyone knows yet, so I can feel like I was the one who discovered them. This is that place!”

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Chicago Jazz Live is a one-hour series produced in partnership with WDCB, Chicago’s radio home for jazz. It was created and is hosted by Emmy Award winning composer, Steve Rashid. One of the true cradles of jazz, Chicago continues to boast an extraordinarily deep pool of talented jazz musicians. CJL shines a weekly spotlight on Chicago-area talent by presenting small groups recorded live, exclusively for this series, in front of a small audience. Each episode includes interview segments with the featured artists. Conceived as a “house concert in a club”, CJL allows audience members an up-close look into the process and the intimate musical conversation that is the heart of a small ensemble.After attending a taping, one audience member commented, “I always wanted a place I could go to... Show full description


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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome vocalist, Rose Colella. Rose not only is a fine singer, she has a genuine jazz pedigree. Her grandmother,...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: Jul 17, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE our host, Steve Rashid, becomes drunk with power as he takes over his own show ... with a tribute to one of his pers...

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  • Added: Jun 19, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we have an unusual program titled, "Modern Jazz Meets Modern Dance". featuring the incomparable Grammy Award winner ...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: Jun 12, 2018
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the Andy Brown Quartet, with Andy Brown (guitar), Jeremy Kahn (piano), Joe Policastro (bass) and Phil Gra...

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  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the Chicago Cellar Boys, a five-piece powerhouse of early jazz. Featuring multi-instrumentalists Andy Sch...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: May 15, 2018
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome back jazz mandolinist, Don Stiernberg. Don is internationally known as a master of the jazz mandolin, and...

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  • Added: Apr 24, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome Libby York, a lovely person with a lovely voice, joined by a great band: Jeremy Kahn on piano, Mike Allem...

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  • Added: Apr 17, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we have an extraordinary group organized by pianist Bob Long and vocalist Al Day, with saxophonist Brian Gephart and...

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  • Added: Apr 10, 2018
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the Chris Greene Quartet. Joining saxophonist Chris Greene are pianist Damian Espinoza, bassist Marc Pian...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: Mar 26, 2018
  • Length: 56:59
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome Brazilian vocalist and guitarist, Paulinho Garcia, with Polish vocalist Grazyna Auguscik, and a guitarist...

Bought by KMUW and WDCB


  • Added: Jan 23, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the Joe Policastro Trio: Joe Policastro (bass), Dave Miller (guitar), and Mikel Avery (drums). The group ...

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  • Added: Jan 16, 2018
  • Length: 57:01
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we have a truly miraculous story of resilience and recovery. In November of 2016, the brilliant pianist and composer...

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  • Added: Jan 09, 2018
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome talented vocalist, Typhanie Monique, with a chamber jazz ensemble she’s assembled just for this performan...

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  • Added: Dec 12, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Ben Paterson & Paul Marinaro
This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome a powerful quartet, with vocalist Paul Marinaro, pianist Ben Paterson, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer...

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  • Added: Nov 21, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
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Caption: photos of Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman by Chuck Osgood.
This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome three legendary Chicago jazz musicians: Singer/pianist Judy Roberts, saxophonist/flutist Greg Fishman, an...

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  • Added: Nov 14, 2017
  • Length: 57:01
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome Choro De Lá Pra Cá, an international trio celebrating the rich choro tradition in Brazil. Led by Chicago ...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome the fabulous Don Stiernberg Quartet. Don is a world-renowned jazz mandolinist who studied with – and play...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Oct 10, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome one of Chicago's most in-demand bassists, Clark Sommers, leading a group featuring the outstanding vocali...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Sep 12, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome two talented Chicago vocalists, Alyssa Allgood and Paul Marinaro. Alyssa and Paul are friends of our seri...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Aug 05, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome guitar giants Howard Alden and Andy Brown, with Joe Policastro on bass and Phil Gratteau on drums. Howard...

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  • Added: Jul 18, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1