The Chicago Jazz Festival features live performances at Preston Bradley Hall in the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington), at Orchestra Hall in Symphony Center (220 S. Michigan), and on three stages in Grant Park: the Jazz on Jackson Stage (Jackson and Lake Shore Drive), the Jazz & Heritage Stage (Columbus and Congress), and the Petrillo Music Shell. Tickets for Thursday’s Orchestra Hall program range from $13 to $45; admission to the rest of the festival is free. For information on the Grant Park performances, call 312-744-3370. Next week’s paper will include a pullout guide featuring complete critical coverage plus recommendations for pre- and postfest events around town.
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Orchestra Hall
1:10 Hanah Jon Taylor Artet
2:00 Bradley Parker-Sparrow & George Freeman
7:10 Gloria Lynne
1:05 Sumito Ariyoshi
