Jazz in the Court Lineup Announced for Summer 2024

The lineup for the 2024 Jazz in the Court concert series has been announced. Sponsored by the University of Chicago, the popular free outdoor concerts are scheduled for the first Fridays of June, July, August, and September at Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue).

 

The concerts are produced by Carolyn Albritton with Scott Mosak. Wendy Walker Williams, Executive Director of Community Partnerships at the UChicago Office of Civic Engagement will serve as emcee.

 

 

The lineup includes:

 

HURRICANE REGGAE BAND

Friday, June 7, 12-2:30 p.m.

 

TONY CARPENTER

Friday, July 5, 12-2:30 p.m.

 

THADDEUS TUKES

Friday, August 2, 12-2:30 p.m.

 

COREY WILKES

Friday, September 6, 12-2:30 p.m.

 

Please bring your favorite chair. Limited seating will be available, but we cannot guarantee seats. Please, no seat saving. The Harper Court parking structure will offer limited free parking between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standard parking rates will apply for those entering the garage before 10 a.m. or exiting after 4 p.m. The parking entrance is on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s.

 

Concertgoers enjoying a 2023 Jazz in the Court performance in Hyde Park’s Harper Court. Photo by Chris Andrew.

 

Enjoy Bob’s PizzaChipotleDaisy’s Po’ Boy & TavernDeep PurplJa’ GrillRoti Modern MediterraneanStan’s Donuts & Coffee, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street.

 

Support our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recyled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner.

 

For a complete list of local businesses go to welcometohydepark.com.