Andy's Jazz Club

Andy's Jazz Club, located several blocks north of the Chicago Loop, was founded as "Andy's 11 E. Lounge" in 1951 by Andy Rizzuto. A group of investors bought the property in 1975, changing its name to "Andy's".[1] The club is one of the city's most prominent jazz venues.[2]

In 1977 jazz promoters Penny Tyler and John Defauw began producing midday jazz sessions at Andy's, which was later expanded to include performances later in the day with sets at 5pm and 9pm. The 5pm performance - known as "Jazz at Five" - has since become a Chicago tradition.[3]

Performers at the club have included Larry Coryell, Franz Jackson, Von Freeman, and Joey DeFrancesco.[4][5][6]

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References

  1. ↑ "History Of Andy's". Andy's Jazz CLub. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Chicago and all that jazz". London: Daily Mail. 2005-09-26. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  3. ↑ Christiane Bird (2001). Da Capo jazz and blues lover's guide to the U.S. Da Capo Press. ISBN 978-0-306-81034-3.
  4. ↑ "Andy's Jazz Club joins big leagues.". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009-07-20.  – via HighBeam (subscription required)
  5. ↑ "Larry Coryell Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago,IL May 22, 2008". JazzChicago.net. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  6. ↑ "'Round Midnight". Business Week. Retrieved 2009-07-20.

Coordinates: 41°53′24″N 87°37′39″W / 41.8899°N 87.6274°W / 41.8899; -87.6274

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