Things You'll Need:
- Map of Chicago or printout of online map to clubs with directions
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Step 1
Narrow your jazz style selection since Chicago has jazz clubs that cover the full spectrum of jazz from Dixieland to modern contemporary. Chicago is also world famous for the Chicago blues style jazz.
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Step 2
Refine your search further by determining which section of the city you want to visit. The jazz clubs of Chicago are located throughout the metropolitan area. From the famous Loop downtown to the suburbs of Chicago, jazz is everywhere in the Windy City. For example, the Green Mill Club, located in Chicago's uptown area, has been in operation since 1914.
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Step 3
Find out which specific musicians are appearing in Chicago by searching the sources available in the Who Can Help section below. One of your jazz favorites may have a gig in Chicago. Make your selection of jazz clubs based on the featured performer.
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Step 4
Reserve a table at the numerous jazz clubs which offer dinner. The more popular jazz clubs can be booked up weeks in advance, especially if a popular musician is appearing.
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Step 5
Consider some of the more nontraditional sources for up-to-date jazz information in Chicago. Because of the 80 plus years of jazz history, Chicago has many centers for the study and preservation of jazz, including the city of Chicago, the world famous "Downbeat" music magazine and several Chicago area colleges.
