Jazz Institute of Chicago. Artwork and Posters. Collection, 1966-2006

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Jazz

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When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Jazz Institute of Chicago. Artwork and Posters Collection, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Founded in 1969 by a small group of jazz fans, writers, and musicians, the Jazz Institute of Chicago was initially established as a way of preserving the historical roots of Chicago’s music in the rock and popular music economy of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Founding members included Art Hodes, Muhal Richard Abrams, Harriet Choice, Joe Segal, Bob Koester, Don DeMicheal, and Penny Tyler.

The Jazz Institute of Chicago represents all forms of music and is involved in various festivals and concerts, including the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Annual Jazz Fair, and JazzCity, a concert series that works jointly with the Chicago Park District. With its many endeavors, the Jazz Institute of Chicago is committed to supporting the great legacy of jazz in Chicago.

The Jazz Institute of Chicago. Artwork and Poster Collections contains artwork and posters from Chicago-based jazz festivals, concerts, and exhibits, album cover artwork and compact disc booklets. Festivals include the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and the Jazzfest. The album cover artwork is listed alphabetically by musician. The compact disc booklets detail recordings of various jazz musicians featured on Delmark Records. The notes detail items displayed in the Chicago Jazz Archive.

The following related resources are located in the Department of Special Collections:

• Names
  • Jazz Institute of Chicago
  • University of Chicago. Chicago Jazz Archive
• SubjectJazz