Bol Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 Hello everyone. It's been a long while since I shopped or went to live jazz gigs in Chicago. A London friend who is visiting Chicago want some recommendations for record stores (used jazz vinyl) and live jazz venues in Chicago. Aside from Dusty Groove, what would you recommend? Sorry if I am repeating requests that have been made many times before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 I am also visiting Chicago in April next year, so would greatly appreciate recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 An awful lot of the stores I went to are gone (Dr Wax and Rose Records - sigh) but Reckless Records is still around. It carries both CDs and vinyl. It doesn't specialize in jazz like Dusty Groove, but the one in Wicker Park (in Milwaukee just off the Blue Line) has a fair selection of everything. https://www.reckless.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostasi Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 Those years of managing Dr. Wax were really one of the most memorable (and good paying) jobs of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 What is left of the Jazz Record Mart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 55 minutes ago, JSngry said: What is left of the Jazz Record Mart? Bob Jr. operates BOB'S BLUES & JAZZ MART Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 Yeah, that's it, thanks. If the Dusty Groove Delmark selection is any indicator, they might be dumping some excess inventory. Maybe. Might be worth a visit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 As for live venues, I can easily recommend the Jazz Showcase and the Green Mill. Shuga Records has a pretty good selection of new & used LPs. It's not nearly as extensive as Dusty Groove or Bob's Blues & Jazz Mart -- but it's still worth a visit, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmonahan Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 On 10/18/2024 at 7:46 PM, ejp626 said: An awful lot of the stores I went to are gone (Dr Wax and Rose Records - sigh) but Reckless Records is still around. It carries both CDs and vinyl. It doesn't specialize in jazz like Dusty Groove, but the one in Wicker Park (in Milwaukee just off the Blue Line) has a fair selection of everything. https://www.reckless.com/ Ah, Rose Discount Records on S. Wabash. Be still my heart...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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