Merit Honors Jazz Combo at Chi-Town Jazz Festival at Jazz Showcase

Merit School of Music’s jazz students will perform live twice next week, as part of the school’s commitment to providing real-world experiences and decade-long history of high-caliber jazz training.

First, Merit’s Honors Jazz Combo, under the direction of faculty member and professional pianist Steve Million, will perform in the 4th annual Chi-Town Jazz Festival, supporting hunger relief in Chicago, on March 13 at Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct. The night’s performances run 7 p.m. to midnight, with Merit Honors Jazz Combo slated for a 7:30 p.m. start with a mix of jazz standards and Latin jazz. Cost is $15 adults, $10 students....

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Merit School of Music’s jazz students will perform live twice next week, as part of the school’s commitment to providing real-world experiences and decade-long history of high-caliber jazz training.

First, Merit’s Honors Jazz Combo, under the direction of faculty member and professional pianist Steve Million, will perform in the 4th annual Chi-Town Jazz Festival, supporting hunger relief in Chicago, on March 13 at Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct. The night’s performances run 7 p.m. to midnight, with Merit Honors Jazz Combo slated for a 7:30 p.m. start with a mix of jazz standards and Latin jazz. Cost is $15 adults, $10 students.

“The Chi-Town Jazz Festival gives our students the opportunity to play a gig at a real jazz club just like a professional, while at the same time raising money for hunger relief,” said Million. “How many teenagers can do this? We are thrilled to be part of this event.”

Founded in 2010 and hosted by jazz guitarist John Moulder, the Chi-Town Jazz Festival is the jazz community's annual effort to support hunger relief in Chicago. Music clubs and concert halls donate their venues, musicians in the jazz community donate their talents, and volunteers donate time to make the event happen.

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