Chicago holds a central place in the development of jazz - from the early pioneers who crafted Swing from the New Orleans style, to the revivalists of the 40s through to the avant garde of the 60s and beyond. "Chicago Jazz" offers a vivid reflection of the city's rich jazz heritage. Featuring Barrett Deems Big Band, Franz Jackson, Sun Ra, Ari Brown, Ira Sullivan & Johnny Griffin, Art Hodes, Lin Halliday, Jodie Christian and others.