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Old 09-09-2009, 11:48 AM
 
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Hi there

Does anyone have recommendations for jazz and blues clubs in Chicago? Also (if you know of them) any good jam sessions that take place as I am a sax player and will be visiting Chicago for a few weeks next week.

I'd also like to check out the Chicago house music scene so any recommended clubs there would be welcome too.

Many thanks
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Old 09-09-2009, 12:14 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I am not really too into that scene but places like Buddy Guys Legends, Green Mill, Green Dolphin Street,Kingston Mines,B.L.U.E.S.,Blues Chicago,and Rosa's Blues Lounge, might be good places to start...

Green Dolphin Street

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

Buddy Guy’s Legends » Keeping the Blues Alive for 20 Years

Kingston Mines

B.L.U.E.S. - Live Blues Seven Nights a Week Since 1979

Welcome to Blue Chicago - Featuring the Best of Chicago Blues Music

Rosa's Chicago Friendliest Blues Lounge
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Old 09-09-2009, 12:19 PM
 
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Thanks Avengerfire, really kind of you to take the time to post those links.

Cheers!
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Old 09-09-2009, 12:29 PM
 
Location: Chicago- Hyde Park
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Spectrum Bar and Grill has a live Blues Band on Saturdays...I went last Saturday for the first time and loved it. It's located in the heart of Greektown on Jackson and Halsted http://www.yelp.com/biz/spectrum-bar-and-grill-chicago
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Old 09-09-2009, 01:48 PM
 
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For authentic (i.e. non tourist-trap) blues:

Harlem Avenue Lounge - Home - Live Blues Music in Berwyn Illinois Chicago south side



They also have open mic/jam sessions on Thursdays.
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Old 09-09-2009, 01:52 PM
 
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The best Jazz venue I know of is Jazz Showcase

Welcome! | Jazz Showcase

Too bad you weren't here last weekend; Jazz Fest just wrapped up in Grant Park
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Old 09-09-2009, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Hottsdale, Az
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If you like an international flair to your music, the hothouse is excellent:
HotHouse - The Center for International Performance and Exhibition (http://hothouse.net/programs/upcoming.jsp - broken link)

While not a music venue, the MCA has some great jazz acts as well:
Museum of Contemporary Art
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Old 09-09-2009, 02:12 PM
 
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While not a music venue, the MCA has some great jazz acts as well:
Museum of Contemporary Art
I had no idea the MCA did performances. Philip Glass..how did I miss hearing about that?!
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Old 09-09-2009, 02:16 PM
 
Location: Hottsdale, Az
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MCA's theater is a small enough to be cozy, but large enough to host decent size acts. I would love to see Philip Glass - unfortunately it's sold out!
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Old 09-09-2009, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Hottsdale, Az
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Another hidden gem for jazz and international music on the Northside is Katerina's on Irving Park:
Katerina's | The Hippest Jazz, Funk, Latin, Blues, Greek & International Music

While not a staple for live music, a great place to shake your proverbial booty is the FBL:
Funky Buddha Lounge - SPECIAL EVENTS
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