Live Music

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 […]

FSC presents Jazz Occurrence, International Jazz Day; featuring Arman Sangalang Quartet with 10 visual artists Thursday April 30thContinuing the tradition, artist Lewis Achenbach and Fulton Street Collective will present a Jazz Occurrence (art + music) event celebrating International Jazz Day in Chicago.This year, we have the Arman Sangalang Quartet performing two sets in the center […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a return performance with WINDY CITY SOUL COLLECTIVE on Tuesday, May 5th at 7:30pm.The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.Founded by bandleader Justin A. Williams in 2025, Windy City Soul Collective is Chicago’s newest live music ensemble. Featuring a diverse array of professional musicians, our soundscape includes jazz […]

FSC presents ImprovisAsian-Between Heritage & the Next Chorus" Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) month Wed. May 6thPerformances by Christian Hindratno's Trio and Kehsin's Quintet .ImprovisAsian: Between Heritage and the Next Chorus brings together a dynamic collective of Asian jazz musicians in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. This special live event highlights both tradition […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with MR. CHAIR and J0Y fet. MATTHEW DAVIS on Thursday, May 7th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.J0Y fet. MATTHEW DAVISJ0Y. Electro/ Acoustic Sonic Alchemy Blending synthesizers, vocals, live instruments, biosonification, and visuals, J0Y. weaves immersive landscapes for the soul and imagination.MR. CHAIRBased in […]

Fulton Street Collective presents Bonzo Birthday Bash with BONZO SQUAD on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Someone Good.Bonzo Squad is an instrumental ensemble with a focus on creating music that sets the bar higher in terms of eclecticism and musicianship. The group consists of Bonzo himself, born […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with STEPS TRIO and PRABIR/PRUDHVI DUO on Thursday, May 14th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.7:30 PRABIR/PRUDHVI DUOPrabir Mehta - GuitarPrudhvi Meda - Mridanga8:45: STEPS TRIOCharles Thomas – GuitarPeter Isaac – TromboneJames Kardos – Drums7pm Doors7:30 Show$15 Suggested DonationFREE PARKING

FSC presents a performance w/Ruth Fuerst benefiting Albany Park Theater Project and Neighbors United for Mutual Support on Sunday May 17Since when do irreverence and genuine warmth go together? Since "Quirky"! Come hear a mix of offbeat, funny, honest, and uplifting songs about love, life and longing by talented but lesser-known songwriters , including Ruth's […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with KYLE BROOKS' TROJAN JAZZ BAND on Monday, May 18th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.The Triton College Jazz Band, under the direction of Kyle Brooks, returns to Chicago's Fulton Street Collective for an evening of both classic and contemporary big band music. Following […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with FRANCIS BASSET-DILLEY QUINTET and JESSE JEFFERIS TRIO on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.7:30 JESSE JEFFERIS TRIOJesse Jefferis - PianoKevin Gunawan - BassChristian Hindratno - Drums8:45: FRANCIS BASSET-DILLEY QUINTETFrancis Bassett Dilley - DrumsSam Butler - TrumpetRufus Parenti - SaxJulián Pujols […]

FSC in collaboration with Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents a performance with FRANCESCO CAVESTRI Wednesday May 20th at 7:30pmThe eveing will feature live painting from visual artist TBAFrancesco Cavestri (born 2003) is an Italian pianist, composer, and music communicator. A graduate with top honors in Jazz Piano from the Conservatory of Bologna, he also […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with Super Flower Blood Moon Live on Thursday May 21st at 7:30pm.The eveing will feature live painting from visual artist John AiroSuper Flower Blood Moon is a 14-piece Chicago ensemble that bridges the gap between orchestral jazz and cinematic art-pop. Led by composer Joel Caracci and featuring some of […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with SINCERELY, LINUS and JONATHAN GARRETT QUARTET on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:30pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.Sincerely, Linus is a modern music ensemble led by musician/educator/percussionist Jake Polancich. Informed by jazz, classical, rock, avant-garde, and electronics, the group balances original, covered, and improvised compositions […]

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with ANDREW BINDER's CONSPIRACY DELIRACY and LIVING WITH TOLLWAYS on Wednesday, May 27thThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.7:30 LIVING WITH TOLLWAYSRandy Trubitt - Sax and electronicsMatt Riggen - BassColin Dorion - Drums8:45: ANDREW BINDER's CONSPIRACY DELIRACYAndrew Binder - Bass/CompositionsAugust Frisby -SaxophoneKurt Reeder - KeysMax Osawa […]