Articles by Keith Gerbosi

The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), under the direction Orbert Davis, is one of Chicago’s treasures.  Founded in 2004 by Davis and Mark Ingram, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic provides rich, accessible, multi-cultural music experiences that bridge […]

The summer of 2017 in Chicago has been filled with great concerts, but summer is slowing slipping away.  In order to give summer a fond farewell, we need a big bash.  And that’s what the […]

There is newish trend of artists from the 1970’s and 1980’s going on tour to play classic albums in concert (see U2’s Joshua Tree tour).  It’s not a huge surprise that Elvis Costello has joined […]

After 34 years, The Chicago Blues Festival continues to be the largest free blues festival in the world, which is only fitting as Chicago is the “Home of the Blues.”  Past headliners have included Bonnie […]

Chicago has numerous festivals to attend this summer, but there is only one where life’s a beach.  Mamby on the Beach is Chicago’s only beachside summer music festival, featuring a backdrop of Chicago’s skyline and […]

Jazz music, when done right, is free flowing, adventurous, and has no boundaries.  This experimental side of the genre was on full display Friday night at the Chicago Symphony Center. The night started out with […]