Red Line Jazz Project - Mahalia Jackson Court at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Red Line Jazz Project is a public arts initiative from Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, curated by jazz musician and Mandala Artist-in-Residence Fareed Haque, bringing free live music to Chicago Red Line L stations and surrounding community spaces from May through October 2026. Local jazz musicians and ensembles perform short live sets that blend jazz improvisation with global musical influences, reflecting Chicago's musical heritage and its diverse neighborhoods. The June 25 performance takes place at Mahalia Jackson Court in the Chatham neighborhood, with artists including Haque, Butter Chicken Brass Band, Ugochi Nwaogwugwu, Renee C. Baker of AACM, and Luciano Antonio among those scheduled throughout the series.