The Chicago Symphony Center is truly a historic music venue. You can hear the Chicago symphony orchestra a.k.a. the CSO. The sound levels and acoustics are impecable. Also, the talent and level of professionalism is unmatched. It's not just subjected to classical and orchestral though. You can hear killer jazz and folk music. Musicians like Kieth Jarret, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hanes, Roy Hargove, Christian McBride, Gary Peacock, and Jack Dejohnette have played. You gotta keep up with the music calendar. You're sure you see something you'll love.
| Main styles: | Classical, Orchestral, Jazz, Folk |
| Overall feel: | Beautiful Architecture and wide open venue |
| Acoustics: | Top notch |
| Avg. crowd size: | 400 - 1,500 |
| Avg. age of crowd: | Young and old |
| Stuff to do around there: | Chicago Art institute and bars |
| Jam Session? | No |
| Avg. age of musicians: | Middle aged - older |
| Skill of musicians: | Professional |
| Quality of networking: | Great if you can get a word with the musicians |
| Notable past acts: | Kieth Jarret, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hanes, Roy Hargove, Christian McBride, Gary Peacock, Jack Dejohnette |
