Posts tagged jazz

Sonny Goldstone’s Yacht Club, 50 E Oak Street, 1943, Chicago

Sonny Goldstone’s Yacht Club, 50 E Oak Street, 1943, Chicago

Chicago was the center of the Flapper universe. Within the culture of jazz and prohibition, the flapper lifestyle thrived in Chicago. Flappers even had their own magazine, published here in Chicago. This is the cover for the October 1922 issue. “Not for Old Fogies”

Chicago was the center of the Flapper universe. Within the culture of jazz and prohibition, the flapper lifestyle thrived in Chicago.

Flappers even had their own magazine, published here in Chicago.

This is the cover for the October 1922 issue. “Not for Old Fogies”

Lost and Found Drawer at Theresa’s, 1974, Chicago. Marc PoKempner Theresa’s Lounge at 4801 S Indiana Ave, was the famous Chicago Blues bar which featured such legends as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

Lost and Found Drawer at Theresa’s, 1974, Chicago. Marc PoKempner

Theresa’s Lounge at 4801 S Indiana Ave, was the famous Chicago Blues bar which featured such legends as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

A night out at Mr. Kelly’s, Rush and Bellevue (now Gibson’s), 1967, Chicago

A night out at Mr. Kelly’s, Rush and Bellevue (now Gibson’s), 1967, Chicago

The Beehive, 1503 E 55th St, 1948, Chicago. This famous club was host to numerous jazz legends, including Charlie Parker, who performed his last Chicago gig here.

The Beehive, 1503 E 55th St, 1948, Chicago.

This famous club was host to numerous jazz legends, including Charlie Parker, who performed his last Chicago gig here.

Clark and Madison, 1957, Chicago. So many places in this block: The Blue Note, The Clark Theater, Bamboo Inn and Wimpy’s

Clark and Madison, 1957, Chicago.

So many places in this block: The Blue Note, The Clark Theater, Bamboo Inn and Wimpy’s

The famous jazz club and speakeasy, Bert Kelly’s Stables, 431 N Rush (at Hubbard), 1924, Chicago. University of Chicago Archives

The famous jazz club and speakeasy, Bert Kelly’s Stables, 431 N Rush (at Hubbard), 1924, Chicago.

University of Chicago Archives

The famous Savoy Ballroom, 4733 South Parkway (now MLK Jr. Drive), 1940, Chicago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoy_Ballroom_(Chicago)

The Mother of the Blues, Ma Rainey, 1927, Chicago. Although not from Chicago, Ma Rainey was discovered by Chicago-based Paramount Records. She would go on to record the lion’s share of her greatest recordings while calling the city her home-away-from-home. Do yourself a favor and search for her online recordings. From her not-so-subtle references to sex and other scandalous subjects (like her own proclivity for sleeping with women), her music is like no other.

The Mother of the Blues, Ma Rainey, 1927, Chicago.

Although not from Chicago, Ma Rainey was discovered by Chicago-based Paramount Records. She would go on to record the lion’s share of her greatest recordings while calling the city her home-away-from-home.

Do yourself a favor and search for her online recordings. From her not-so-subtle references to sex and other scandalous subjects (like her own proclivity for sleeping with women), her music is like no other.

Lena Horne entertains African American troops at the Servicemen’s Center, Fullerton and Lakeshore Drive, 1944, Chicago.

Lena Horne entertains African American troops at the Servicemen’s Center, Fullerton and Lakeshore Drive, 1944, Chicago.

Josephine Baker performing at the Regal Theater, 1960, Chicago.

Josephine Baker performing at the Regal Theater, 1960, Chicago.

A night out at Club DeLisa, State and Garfield, 1942, Chicago. Club DeLisa was one of the first “Black and Tan” (integrated) clubs in the city, as well as being one of the first establishments that openly welcomed gay and lesbian patrons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_DeLisa

A night out at Club DeLisa, State and Garfield, 1942, Chicago.

Club DeLisa was one of the first “Black and Tan” (integrated) clubs in the city, as well as being one of the first establishments that openly welcomed gay and lesbian patrons.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_DeLisa

Jazz band at Jack Johnson’s Cafe de Champion, 41 W 31st Street, 1919, Chicago

Jazz band at Jack Johnson’s Cafe de Champion, 41 W 31st Street, 1919, Chicago

Al Jolson appearing at the Apollo Theater, later named the United Artists Theater, Randolph and Dearborn, 1926, Chicago.

Al Jolson appearing at the Apollo Theater, later named the United Artists Theater, Randolph and Dearborn, 1926, Chicago.

Dorothy Shay performing at the Park Ave Club in Lincoln Park, 1947.

Dorothy Shay performing at the Park Ave Club in Lincoln Park, 1947.