Christian Dillingham

Some artists you simply have to bring back. Grammy-winning bassist Christian Dillingham is one of them. A Rendezvous Arts favorite for years, Christian returns to close our sixth season with music from his acclaimed record Cascades alongside brand-new compositions currently in the works. His quartet features a powerhouse lineup: saxophonist Lenard Simpson, guitarist Dave Miller, and drummer Greg Artry. Together, they create music that is both rooted and forward-looking, rich with groove, lyricism, and discovery.

Jason Patrick Miller – Photographer

On the visual side, Jason Patrick Miller transforms Chicago through the eye of a pinhole camera. His images, printed on metal and altered through scratching, rust, and texture, reimagine the city as something both raw and timeless. Miller’s work captures the weight of steel and structure, while revealing the beauty of impermanence. The improvisatory spirit of his process mirrors the spontaneity of jazz, making his art a striking companion to Dillingham’s sound.

Photography etched in metal. Jazz alive with invention. It is the perfect pairing and a powerful finale to Season Six.

Enjoy More Jazz and Save!

Join us for additional jazz concerts in the next few months and save 10%! Purchase tickets to at least three of the upcoming jazz concerts and save 10% off your entire purchase – give yourself the gift of jazz more often and join us!

Gorton Center is presenting six different jazz artists in the coming months – purchase a ticket to at least three of the performances and receive 10% your purchase.

Choose from:

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7pm – Peanuts Jazz with the Chris White Trio
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 4pm – Red Rose Jazz
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7pm – Latin Jazz with Rendezvous Arts
Friday, March 6 , 2026 at 7:30pm – Victor Garcia Latin Jazz Quintet
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7pm – Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet with Rendezvous Arts