Danny Seraphine was a co-founder and original drummer in Chicago, spending more than 34 years and 16 albums with the group — including all of its 21 Top 10 hits — behind the kit. And he’s ...

Ellie Rui 瑞 moved to Chicago last summer, and she’s already made an impact on the local jazz scene. The drummer and composer was born in Wuhan, China, and because the country’s one-child policy ...

A Grammy-winning drummer is giving back to musicians in Chicago. Chad Smith is a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and he says he's working to bridge the gap of opportunity for young music students ...

A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry. La Cantera's ensemble of Chicago ...

Plus: Indie rockers Wide Orbit open for Oracle Sisters, the 19th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival lights up the neighborhood, and more. The open-letter campaign, led by Cantor and Koenigstein, spells ...