Scholarsjazz
Scholarsjazz horn section performing live on an outdoor stage
Park Ridge · Chicago Area · Live Jazz

Scholarsjazz Live jazz from Park Ridge for events across Chicago

A Park Ridge jazz band of Maine South alumni, playing live jazz for restaurants, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, and private events throughout Chicago and its suburbs.

Scholarsjazz performing for an outdoor audience at a Chicago-area summer festival
Scholarsjazz members in Santa hats after a holiday concert
About Scholarsjazz

A full horn section, ready for your event.

Scholarsjazz is a Park Ridge-based jazz band with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a full rhythm section of keys, guitar, bass, and drums. We work with hosts and venues to plan music that fits the setting and the occasion.

From outdoor festival stages to dinner sets and holiday celebrations, the band is available for restaurants, weddings, anniversaries, cocktail hours, receptions, and private events.

  • Festival stages
  • Restaurants
  • Weddings
  • Holiday parties
  • Private events
Based in Park Ridge · Performing throughout Chicago and the suburbs
Our roots · Park Ridge, Illinois

From Maine South to the Chicago Music Scene.

Born out of a shared passion for music and a common connection to Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, Scholarsjazz is a jazz band made up entirely of Maine South alumni.

United by those shared roots and a love of live music, the members bring their talents together to create memorable performances. From intimate gatherings and restaurant performances to weddings, receptions, and private celebrations, Scholarsjazz brings live jazz to audiences throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

All Scholarsjazz members are Maine South High School alumni. Scholarsjazz is an independent band and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially endorsed by Maine South High School.

The Band

Meet the members.

The Maine South alumni who organize and perform with Scholarsjazz.

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Events

Jazz for the occasion.

Wherever you are in Chicago or its suburbs, we plan each performance around the venue, schedule, and atmosphere you have in mind.

Restaurants & Dining

We work with restaurants and venues across Chicago and the suburbs to shape a live jazz set that suits dining service, receptions, and special evenings.

  • • Dinner service
  • • Brunch
  • • Special occasions

Weddings & Receptions

Live jazz for weddings and receptions throughout the Chicago area: cocktail hours, dinners, and the other moments of your celebration.

  • • Cocktail hours
  • • Receptions
  • • Dinner

Private Events & Anniversaries

Live music for anniversaries, private parties, and personal celebrations, from Park Ridge to the rest of Chicagoland. Tell us about your gathering and the atmosphere you have in mind.

  • • Anniversaries
  • • Private parties
  • • Receptions
Booking

Request a performance

Tell us about your event, anywhere in Chicago or the suburbs, and Scholarsjazz will get in touch with you directly.

Outside the US or Canada? Choose your country code, or type the number starting with +.

Minimum performance length: 30 minutes. Requested duration: 2 hours.

Need a performance outside these hours? Please include your preferred timing under Additional Requests below. Requests outside standard hours are subject to confirmation.