*The theme of this year’s jazz festival in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is Goin' to Kansas City. A headlining set led by Bobby Watson and Fareed Haque’s tribute to Pat Metheny are among the performances slated for the July 16 event in the Chicago suburb.
*Jeff Shirley talked to Joe Dimino.
*Tweet of the Week: KCDownTown- Jazz enthusiasts prepare to celebrate KC’s status as a UNESCO Creative City (link)