Live Music

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with ELI HOWELL QUARTET and JAMEEL STEPHENS QUINTET on Thursday, February 26th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Alex Puryear.7:30 Jameel Stephens QuintetJameel Stephens - DrumsDarius Botley - SaxophoneNikolas Kaplan - TrumpetBrandon Harper - PianoEmma Taylor - Bass8:45 Eli Howell QuartetEli Howell - TromboneSax- Tommy […]

FSC presents MTU Jazz Lab Band with Braxton Cook and director Adam Meckler performing with his Chicago-based trio "Supercell" Tues. Mar. 3rdThe MTU Jazz Lab Band will showcase classic big band swing and modern tunes by our upcoming jazz festival guest artist Braxton Cook. Director Adam Meckler will play a set with his Chicago-based trio […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a return performance with QRUNCH on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30pm.The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA."...a unique fusion of jazz and pop that breathes new life into familiar tunes specializing in reharmonizing and arranging popular songs alongside timeless jazz standards, creating an eclectic vibe that appeals to […]

Blueshift Big Band plays music from PERSONA w/special guests Abram Collier + Leslie Beukleman Thursday March 5th at Fulton Street CollectiveThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Someone Good!.Don’t miss an incredible night of VGM!BLUESHIFT BIG BANDis:Joel Baer - Drums / Co-LeaderChris Parsons - Guitar / Co-LeaderDan Parker - BassJake Shapiro - PianoSaxes:Matt […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a return performance with EMILY CHLOE QUINN ENSEMBLE on Sunday, March 8th at 7:30pm.Fulton Street Collective presents a return performance with EMILY CHLOE QUINN ENSEMBLE on Sunday, March 8th at 7:30pm.The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.The Emily Chloe Quinn Ensemble is an original baroque-pop music group based […]

Jazz Record Art Collective presents Jim Barclay & Friends performing the 1978 release PAT METHENY GROUP on Wednesday, March 11th at FSCThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA."Many elements that became defining traits of the band's overall sound were in place on this album, namely Metheny's incorporation of several different guitars and […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with MERCER PATTERSON QUINTET on Thursday, March 12th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBAThe Mercer Patterson Quintet is a contemporary jazz ensemble originating in the Metro-Detroit area. They play a variety of originals, written by all members of the band and are influenced by […]

Fulton Street Collective in collaboration with Fulcrum Point New Music Project presents ENCUENTROS on Saturday March 14th at 7:30pm "ENCUENTROS" An AuxIn: Connected! Event Curated by Victoria Moreira Orlando Pimentel, clarinet Victoria Moreira, violin Doyle Armbrust, viola Elena Abend, Piano This concert explores the shared emotional language of humanity as expressed through the rich and […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with JEN ALLEN QUARTET on Monday, March 16th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Arthur Wright."Jen Allen is a dynamic pianist, composer, and author who captivates audiences worldwide. FromNew York City to Europe and beyond, she performs with her own bands or collaborates withacclaimed ensembles, […]

Fulton Street Collective presents an Album Release performance with ELLA GRACE QUINTET on Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Dale Pesmen"FIGMENTS is trumpeter Ella Grace’s debut album as a leader, featuring seven original contemporary jazz compositions for quintet and sextet. Exploring figments as catalysts for creative expression and […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with HENRY SCAMURRA SEXTET and AARON BRENTON QUARTET on Thursday, March 19th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.7:30 AARON BRENTON QUARTETAaron Brenton - BassRyan Bills - SaxophoneJack Macklin - GuitarColin Dorion - Drums8:45 HENRY SCAMURRA SEXTETHenry Scamurra - SaxophoneAidan Buck - TrumpetJackson Wheeler - […]

Fulton Street Collective presents an album release performance of THE LEAST OF THESE a protest album, on Monday, March 23rd at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.THE LEAST OF THESE is a protest album recorded live at St Sabina that presents a suite of original music Jacob composed inspired by JESUS’ […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with EVON J SAMS NONET on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.Evon J. Sams is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and artist from Rockford, Illinois. Evon’s unique approach to music blends all the music he has experienced and studied, from European classical and […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with the NIU JAZZ ENSEMBLE directed by Rodrigo Villanueva Conroy on Wed March 25th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.Rodrigo Villanueva-Conroy is a professor of jazz studies at Northern Illinois University. He teaches jazz drum set and directs the NIU Jazz Ensemble. In addition, […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with HENRY SPARKS BAND and ERIK SKOV QUARTET on Thursday, April 2nd at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Jessie Burton.7:30 ERIK SKOV QUARTETBraden Smith - TenorErik Skov - GuitarWesley Morgan - BassMatt Plaskota - Drums8:45 HENRY SPARKS BANDHenry Sparks - TromboneConstantine Alexander - TrumpetNicholas Olynciw […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with THE COGSTET and KATJA JI TRIO on Wednesday, April 8 th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.The Cogstet is an experimental, jazz-rooted ensemble led by Chicago-based bassist, composer, educator, and vinyl DJ Matthew “Matt” Coglianese. Centered on collective improvisation, unique compositions and the […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with MERIDIAN TRIO and AVAL STANLEY TRIO on Monday, April 20th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.7:30 AVAL STANLEY TRIOAval Stanley - PianoScott Hesse - GuitarJesse Lear - Bass8:45 MERIDIAN TRIOSam Chandler - PianoBrendan Nie - BassSam Schaeffe - Drums7pm Doors7:30 Show$15 Suggested DonationFREE […]

Fulton Street Collective presents an album release performance with JAMIE DEMENY's 4-PLAYER GAME on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.Jamie Demeny’s 4-Player Game releases their first album: “Cookin’ at the Console”! An exciting and intimate blend of music and musicians, Jamie leads her quartet through frightfully original […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with UIC's ROOT MOTION Monday April 27th at 7:00pmThe eveing will feature live painting from viaul artist TBARoot Motion is a six-piece group founded in the UIC School of Theater and Music. Working under the direction of distinguished Chicago trumpeter Marques Carroll, the sextet brings a mix of post-bop, […]

JRAC presents Kabir Dalawari Quintet performing Joe Henderson's 1965 release IN 'N OUT Tuesday, April 28th at Fulton Street Collective.The night will also feature live painting from visual artist TBA"Joe Henderson's third Blue Note release matches the very distinctive tenor with the veteran trumpeter Kenny Dorham and an unbeatable rhythm section: pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist […]