Eight Days Of Jazz

The Chicago Jazz Festival doesn't officially start until August 30, but the city will be gearing up to the fest with concerts all week long, including one with star trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. The internationally acclaimed musician will be performing with a small ensemble at Symphony Center on August 28.

Additional concerts include:

August 26 - Josh Berman and his Gang
Old Town School of Folk Music, $15

August 27 - PianoForte Sessions - Monika Herzig
Fine Arts Building, Free

August 28 - PianoForte Sessions - Darwin Noguera
Fine Arts Building, Free

August 29 - PianoForte Sessions - Greg Spero
Fine Arts Building, Free

August 29 - Jazz Club Tour
16 Jazz Clubs, $25

Photo courtesy CSO.org