When the weather warms up in Chicago, jazz musicians move outdoors to play tunes in scenic locales across the city. Navy Pier's Water Colors jazz series brings a series of free concerts to Polk Bros Park, where guests will be treated to sets from the likes of Greg Ward, Alexis Lombre and a tribute to the Blues Brothers from the Chicago Jazz Orchestra. Take a look at the complete summer schedule below:
July 10: Jazz Institute of Chicago’s NextGenJazz Emerging Artists Project
July 24: Greg Ward's Rogue Parade + Jo Ann Daugherty Trio
July 31: Greg Spero & Friends
August 7: Tribute to the Blues Brothers with The Chicago Jazz Orchestra + Opal Staples + Lou Marini
August 14: Corey Wilkes' Improvised Soul Projekt + Alexis Lombre’s Ancestral Awakenings
August 21: King Oliver's Lawn Party