Relive the Rich History Of Jazz in Chicago
The Windy City Scat is an interactive story of the history of jazz in Chicago. New and old Jazz fans alike can learn more about the history of this music genre when it traveled to Chicago during the Great Migration of the early 1900s. Explore the locations on the Interactive Map, read about the history on the Jazz Club's history page, listen to the sounds of yester-year, and leap into the stories of the past with the "Jazz It Up" Blog. Have pictures, stories, etc. you would like to share or submit? Go to our contact page for more information on how you can contribute!
Note to viewers: The Windy City Scat is a not a completed website. Four locations are on display as of now for the prototype. Thank you for understanding.
About The Creator
Monica Chapman is a graduate studies candidate at Loyola University Chicago in the Digital Media and Storytelling Program. Growing up under an avid Jazz fan, she grew up listening to recordings of some of the best Jazz artists and their songs. She regulary attends the Jazz In The Park sponsered by the Jazz Institute of Chicago during the summer time. She hopes to expand this further to create an online source where both new and old jazz lovers can come together to share stories, music, and content to help keep the stories alive.