Downtown Glen Ellyn Jazz Up Music Festival
Jazz Up Music Festival
499 Main Street, Glen Ellyn
FREE
Downtown Glen Ellyn Jazz Up Music Festival. Curated by Artistic Director Fareed Haque, this year's festival returns celebrating the deep, roots of Chicago blues. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where JAZZ meets BLUES.
- 10-11:30 AM Jazz Brunch at Nobel House
- 12-1:30 PM WDCB Kick-Off Party at Maplewood Brewery
- 1-2:30 PM Master Class with Frank Catalano
- 2:30-9:30 PM Jazz Up Music Festival BLUES Edition
No outside alcohol allowed in the festival area. Restaurants and beer tents will be serving.
The Downtown Glen Ellyn Jazz Up Music Festival Line Up:
2:30 - 3:00pm School of Rock
3:00 - 3:30pm Ramblers
3:45 - 4:35pm The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble
5:00 - 5:20pm Bellas Artes School of Music Student Jazz Combos.
5:30 - 6:20pm Joanna Connor Band
6:30 - 6:50pm Bellas Artes Battle of the Combos 2nd Place Winners
7:00 - 7:50pm Fareed Haque trio feat Tony Monaco plays Grant Green
8:00 - 8:20pm Bellas Artes Battle of the Combos 1st Place Winners
8:30 - 9:30pm Frank Catalano group
About Fareed Haque
Curated by Artistic Director Fareed Haque, Fareed is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. Haque has toured and recorded with Joe Zawinul, Billy Cobham, Dave Holland, Paquito D’Rivera, Sting, Zakir Hussain, Bob James, Joe Henderson and many others, in addition to co-leading groups with Tony Monaco, Paul Wertico, Goran Ivanovic, Garaj Mahal, and The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra. Haque has released numerous albums as a leader, in jazz, classical, world music and fusion styles, and is the recipient of numerous accolades and awards including Best World Guitarist, Guitar Player Magazine 2009, 2004 Acoustic Album of the Year, 2007 Independent Music Award, and Best New World Music Group in Chicago Reader Poll 2020.
Emcee: Dan Bindert
As WDCB’s Radio Station Manager, Dan Bindert oversees the station’s programming and operations. His passion for jazz, blues and our local music scene is expressed through his support of WDCB’s music hosts as they produce programs that provide musical depth along with insightful commentary for our listeners. A veteran radio broadcaster with more than 35 years of experience behind the mic, Dan ushered in a new era for WDCB when he began leading the station in 2013. He expanded the flagship 'DCB Jazz programming and added new locally produced music shows, while also prioritizing live on-location music broadcasts that present our excellent Chicago musicians in action at clubs, festivals and other local venues.
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Map & Details: Jazz Up Music Festival
Location The concert is on a beautiful Main Street in Downtown Glen Ellyn between Crescent Ave & Pennsylvania Blvd. There are many restaurants offering amazing meals and drink options.
Parking Jazz Up is 1 block away and the Glen Ellyn Metra Stop is across the street. Free parking is available in several Metra Lots and two parking garages. For help planning your visit click HERE
Chairs are able to be set up by 11:00 am. We recommend bringing chairs. Some like to set up for a day of picnicking. Music will start immediately at 2:30 pm.
No Outside Alcohol. No outside alcohol will be allowed inside the festival area. Restaurants and bars will be serving drinks and providing wristbands to consume on the streets. Consuming alcohol will require a free wristband provided at no cost from the restaurant.
Outside food is available to be brought into the festival area. Please consider ordering carryout from our downtown businesses. Visit our dining directory.
Thank you to our sponsors
