Fulton Street Collective presents the vinyl release performance of JOYSTICK JAZZ Vol. 2 with Blueshift Big Band on Thursday May 2nd at 8pmThe Blueshift Big Band presents the Joystick Jazz Vol. 2 release show live at the FSC! The band will play the new release from iam8bit in album order featuring arrangements from Kingdom Hearts, […]
Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Chicago's most talented artists, designers, organizations and galleries all under one roof on May 3Get a behind-the-scenes look at a collection of some of Chicago's most talented artists, designers, organizations and galleries -- all under the 1821 roof.Each tenant will be opening their doors for the annual night […]
Fulton Street Collective presents Chad McCullough's Modal Horizons Performing the music of trumpeter/composer Jim Knapp on Sunday May 5thThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA" (Jim)Knapp studied trumpet and composition at the University of Illinois. In 1977, he began an eight-year stint as director of the Composers And Improvisors Orchestra. This was […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a double-bill performance with KARLI BUNN QUARTET and THE HALF STEPPERS on Monday, May 6thThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA8pm THE HALF STEPPERS (Schaumburg High School)Jacob Mendez - Alto SaxophoneAndrew Shadel - Saxophones and WoodwindsBrandon Padillo - Tenor SaxophoneHugo Garcia - TrumpetAnika Bharadwaj - PianoMelanie Medina - […]
Fulton Street Collective and Andrew Meyer Present The Tom Padveen Legacy live at FSC on Tuesday, May 7th at 8pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBAAndrew Meyer presents the arrangements of jazz standards and popular songs from the 1940s-1970s by Tom Padveen, a former trombonist with the Harry James Orchestra. Tom Padveen's […]
Fulton Street Collective presents an album release performance with BILL CESSNA TRIO for "Billy Boy" on Wednesday May 8th at 8pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBAWe welcome you to join the Bill Cessna Trio in celebrating the release of their new album "Billy Boy!" featuring all original music.Bill Cessna is a […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with Joel Caracci's 13-piece orchestra Super Flower Blood Moon on Thursday May 9th at 8pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.A decade in the making, Super Flower Blood Moon is a group of 13 musicians blending the conventions of classical and jazz with the sonic moods […]
Fulton Street Collective presents From the Mainland to the Islands: Louis & Ella + Lou Ella Rose and the SamaSama Project Cabaret WeekThrough a Spectacular Double Header: In Act 1: Jazzlady Robin Watson and Will Washington bring to life a match made in heaven by their captivating performance of American music greats Ella Fitzgerald and […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a double-bill performance with WILLS McKENNA'S PATH ENSEMBLE and GUSTAVO CORTINA QUARTET on Tues. May 14thThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA8pm GUSTAVO CORTINAS TRIOGustavo Cortinas - Drums/CompositionsCon Campbell - SaxKitt Lyles - Bass9:15 WILLS McKENNA'S PATH ENSEMBLEWills McKenna - Flute/Alto Flute/Tenor Sax/EffectsMaxx McGathey - Keyboard, PianoJustin Peterson […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with MR. CHAIR on Wednesday, May 15th at 8pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBAMR. CHAIRBased in Madison and winner of the 2021 Wisconsin Area Music Industry Award for Best Jazz Artist, Mr. Chair brings a truly unique performance to every stage they play....Mr. Chair looks […]
Fulton Street Collective welcomes a special birthday performance with the Andrew Lawrence Trio on Thursday, May 16th at 8pm.The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Dale PesmenAndrew Lawrence - Piano/CompositionsJohn "Luther" Tate - BassGreg Artry - Drums7:30 Doors8pm Show$15 Suggested DonationLivestream youtube.com/fultonstreetcollective
Fulton Street Collective presents an album release performance with J-LIVI & THE PARTY on Monday, May 20th at 8pmThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBAJ-Livi & The Party is a Chicago-based brass band that is set to release their 3rd album "Long Road" (release date: April 25th, 2024). Their new record offers […]
Jazz Record Art Collective presents Zack Markstet performing Oliver Nelson's 1961 Release THE BLUES AND THE ABSTRACT TRUTH on Tue. May 21stat Fulton Street CollectiveThe night will also feature live painting from visual artist Arthur Wright.ALBUM BACKGROUND:"Oliver Nelson is known primarily as a big band leader and arranger but lesser known as a saxophonist and […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a 2-set performance with ISAIAH COLLIER & the CHOSEN FEW on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8pm.The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Kelly PelkaIsaiah Collier - ReedsRichard Gibbs Jr - PianoJoshua Ramos - BassJames Russell Sims - Drums7:30 Doors8pm Show$15 Suggested DonationFREE PARKING
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with GABRIEL WADE SEXTET and STEFAN LENTHE QUINTET on Tuesday, May 23rdThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Alex Puryear.8pm STEFAN LENTHE QUINTETStefan Lenthe - Bass/CompositionsMiles Smith - TrumpetSam Taylor - Tenor SaxOliver Scott - PianoJake Rosenkalt - Drums9:15 GABRIEL WADE QUARTETGabriel Wade - TrumpetJared Schultz - […]
Fulton Street Collective in collaboration with West Town Chamber of Commerce, presents PAGES ON DISPLAY Art Opening on Friday, May 24th. Join us for an evening of storytelling and artistic expression as we celebrate the written word! Artists and writers are invited to share their stories the night of the event in a free flowing […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a two-band-bill performance with TREVOR DEAN & the STING and ELLA GRACE & FRIENDS on Tuesday, May 28thThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA8pm VOCAL VIGNETTES with ELLA GRACE and FRIENDSElla Grace - TrumpetGarrett Munz -SaxophoneAval Zaucha - PianoMarion Mallard - BassJayden Richardson - DrumsVocalists:Aliyah JonesFranz JeanpoisRoya ZauchaAnnabelle […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with TENOR MADSEN on Wednesday, May 29th at 8pm.The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA.Tenor Madsen IILed by Kyle Madsen, featuring Chris Madsen. After a debut performance in 2021, Tenor Madsen is back for part 2. Featuring original music and tunes by Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Harris, […]
Fulton Street Collective in collaboration w/Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents a live performance of Puccini My Love, May 30thWhat happens when improvisation meets 19th century opera? When jazz meets Puccini? Something incredible and unique happens, giving birth to the project Puccini, My Love by the Italian duo Back-In-Time (B.I.T.).On the occasion of the 100th […]
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with Elisha with Special Guests: Gabriel Wade and Lenard Simpson, and the NIU JazztetThe evening will feature live painting from visual artist Dale Pesmen8pm: NIU Jazztet:Ryan Bills - Tenor SaxophoneGabriel Wade - TrumpetMiles Franklin Smith - TrumpetBen Crino - GuitarStefan Lenthe - BassColin Dorion - Drums9:15pm: Elisha with Special […]
