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This event is in the past.It took place on October 25, 2026 at Jazz Showcase.

Lenard Simpson Quartet 1
Lenard Simpson Quartet 2
Lenard Simpson Quartet 3
Jazz & Blues
Rising artist

Lenard Simpson Quartet

October 22 at 8pm - October 25

At Jazz Showcase

Chicago Loop, Chicago

🎷"quickly becoming one of the most important saxophonists of this generation" (Kiefer)
✨"profound soulfulness combined with a sparkling intelligence" (Billy Childs)
🛋️Splurge on VIP for a couch right up front

Catch a saxophonist on the rise before everyone else does. Milwaukee-born Lenard Simpson brings his quartet to the intimate Jazz Showcase, with collaborators like Billy Childs and Kurt Elling already in his corner.

Rising-star saxophonist
Intimate jazz club
Live quartet
Herbie Hancock approved

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  • Rising-star saxophonist
  • Intimate jazz club
  • Live quartet
  • Herbie Hancock approved
  • Jazz Showcase
  • Chicago Loop
  • Chicago

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