Five Acts You Should Definitely See at Hyde Park Jazz Fest
A cellist, a flutist, a guimbri player, and more will park it in your back yard for a free show this weekend.
By Matt Pollock
September 25, 2014, 11:27 AM
If you missed Chicago’s city-sanctioned Jazz Festival in Millennium Park last month, don’t fret. The eighth annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival kicks off this weekend, and its Midwest-heavy lineup is comparable if not downright better.
Launched in 2007 with the goal of drawing new audiences to Hyde Park’s myriad cultural venues, the festival features 30-plus jazz acts performing at a dozen neighborhood landmarks, including the Robie House, the Midway, and Kenwood Academy. Unfortunately, each venue’s schedule is stacked, so there’s no way to see everybody—but here are five sets you definitely shouldn’t miss.