Produced by DCASE and programmed in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC) and the Chicago Jazz Festival Committee, the Chicago Jazz Festival continues its tradition as one of the world’s premier free jazz festivals, spotlighting the city’s rich musical heritage while showcasing the evolving landscape of jazz. As the longtime programming partner for the Chicago Jazz Festival since 1979, JIC collaborates with DCASE to present an exceptional lineup of international, national, local and emerging jazz artists while continuing to celebrate and preserve the city’s rich jazz legacy.