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 guitar giants Howard Alden and Andy Brown, with Joe Policastro on bass and Phil Gratteau on drums. Howard...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Jul 03, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the band “Jeru”, celebrating the music of the Gerry Mulligan “piano-less” quartet from the early 1950s. J...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: May 23, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we're throwing a dance party featuring the Petra van Nuis Quintet. Joining the band onstage were two fascinating swi...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: May 16, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome guitarist and composer, Zvonimir Tot, performing original pieces with his Jazz Stringtet: Acoustic guitar...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: May 02, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome the brilliant young pianist and vocalist, Ben Paterson, in a drummer-less trio with guitarist, Andy Brown...

Bought by KPIP-LP and WDCB


  • Added: Apr 14, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome composer and saxophonist Chris Greene with his quartet. Chris has accomplished a nearly impossible feat o...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Apr 11, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome vocalist Elaine Dame with pianist Dennis Luxion and bassist John Sims. Elaine is an in-demand artist here...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Mar 25, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we're featuring the delicious pairing of internationally known vocalist, Tammy McCann, and extraordinary guitarist, ...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Mar 07, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we’re going solo. Solo piano, that is, with the wonderful Chicago composer and pianist, Fred Simon. Recently Fred ha...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Jan 31, 2017
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the talented young vocalist and songwriter, Eva B. Ross. Just 21 years old, Eva is making serious musical...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Jan 24, 2017
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome soulful vocalist, Lucy Smith, as she celebrates the release of her CD, “Singing Christmas”, with Greg War...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Dec 13, 2016
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Feeling down? We have a cure: This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome The Fat Babies, a seven-piece band that specializes in the early swing musi...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Nov 22, 2016
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome legendary Chicago singer/pianist Judy Roberts and multi-instrumentalist Greg Fishman for an evening of sw...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Oct 11, 2016
  • Length: 57:04
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome "Two For Brazil". Paulinho Garcia and Greg Fishman formed their duo in 1998 and have delighted audiences ...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Sep 26, 2016
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE the talented vocalist, Paul Marinaro celebrates his birthday with us ... and brings his whole quintet. A fun, festiv...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Sep 13, 2016
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we are treated to the Brazilian sounds of the Copacabana Trio. Featuring singer Neusa Sauer, singer/guitarist Lucian...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Aug 23, 2016
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome the Joe Policastro Trio, with bassist Joe Policastro joined by guitarist, Dave Miller, and percussionist,...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Aug 02, 2016
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we present the the conclusion of our two-part episode with the spectacular New York guitarist, Howard Alden with the...

Bought by WJSU and WDCB


  • Added: Jul 19, 2016
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Chicago Jazz Live we welcome the spectacular New York guitarist, Howard Alden with the equally spectacular Chicago guitarist, Andy Bro...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Jul 12, 2016
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome legendary saxophonist, Ron Dewar, with pianist Dennis Luxion, and bassist Jim Cox. A product of the vibra...

Bought by WDCB


  • Added: Jun 28, 2016
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1