Friday, June 5

MEAGAN MCNEAL

12-2:30 p.m.

Meagan McNeal is a Chicago-born singer/songwriter whose radiant stage presence and powerful voice effortlessly move between jazz, R&B, soul, hip hop, rock, and classical music. She has collaborated with artists and ensembles including Makaya McCraven, Common, The O’Jays, Eminem, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Following the release of her debut album "Mindset," Meagan reached a national audience on NBC’s The Voice in 2017, where she was mentored by Jennifer Hudson. A viral video of her singing house music on a Chicago El train led to an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She regularly performs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Notes for Peace concerts, honoring youth lost to gun violence.

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OSCAR BROWN JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

12-5 p.m.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Oscar Brown Jr.'s birth, his daughter, Maggie Brown is organizing a special centennial celebration, "100 Years of Genius."

Concert hours will be extended to 5 p.m. for this day only, and more information about performers will be announced soon!

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Friday, August 7

JULIAN DAVIS REID'S CIRCLE OF TRUST

12-2:30 p.m.

Julian Davis Reid is a pianist, composer, producer, and bandleader from Chicago whose music blends jazz, gospel, and classical to contemplatively engage audiences. 

His Chicago-based ensemble Julian Davis Reid & Circle of Trust blends jazz and gospel into a powerful, spiritually rooted sound that speaks to hope, resistance, and collective healing. Their music channels the Black musical tradition while pushing toward something expansive, urgent, and deeply human.

Julian Davis Reid - Piano

Ethan Philion - Bass

James Russell Sims - Drums

Tramaine Parker - Vocals

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Friday, September 11

QUENTIN COAXUM QUINTET

12-2:30 p.m.

During his time in Chicago, Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, The Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and the University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. As a performer, Coaxum has garnered praise for his ability to compose and perform with modern lyricism while also displaying a knowledge of many musical traditions. His voice as a trumpeter reaches across genres in a way that captivates listeners and fellow musicians alike, giving him the opportunity to perform with many world class musicians including Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Dustin Laurenzi’s “Snaketime," Jeff Swanson’s “Case-Fitter," Christopher McBride’s “Quatuor De Force," Solange Knowles, the Willerm Delisfort Project, and many more. 

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