“Composer/bassist Lyles is a sterling example of why Chicago is, in my view, the capital city of modern working jazz musicians....Chicago jazz musicians of every color and gender, whether native or drawn there by the its vibrant scene, seem to make a living being true to themselves while expanding the genre via thoughtful composition and playing that celebrates artistry without hooking onto trends.” —Hobart Taylor of KUCI Radio

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.