# Event Details - **Event Name**: JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for Jazz Sessions at The Venue on 2nd Thursday of each month!About this EventJazz Sessions brings music and community together at The Venue on the 2nd Thursday of every month!Join us for live jazz featuring Jonny Gifford and his band, followed by a special Jam Session.This unique, improvisational jazz experience is fun for musicians and patrons alike!~~~~~~~~~~DOORS: 7pm | SHOW: 8pmPERFORMERS: FREE | GA: $5~ NOTE: If you come to hang and watch the show, admission is only $5. If you've come to participate and perform as a musician, admission is free!~~~~~~~~~~⭐ JAZZ SESSIONS ⭐Musicians who attend this event are encouraged to bring an instrument and join the Jazz Jam Session, curated by Jonny Gifford. If you wish to perform, please sign up on our list upon arrival at The Venue.The first set of the show will feature a variety of jazz music from Jonny Gifford and his band. Musicians wishing to perform will then be fit into the jam session performance during the second set of the show.⭐ JONNY GIFFORD ⭐From an early age, drummer Jonny Gifford has been around a wide array of sounds. Whether it be the Bee Gees or Doobie Brothers from his dad, Dave Brubeck and Nickel Creek from his mom, Backstreet Boys and Blink-182 from his sister, or the 8-bit melodies from his precious Game Boy, Jonny has nurtured a love for all kinds of music.Originally from Central Massachusetts, Jonny made his way to Northern Illinois University. There, he had the privilege of studying with fantastic professors and musicians such as Mike Mixtacki, Gregory Beyer, Cliff Alexis, Liam Teague, Robert Chappell, and many others. During his time there, he continued to cultivate his passion for all genres, participating in the NIU Steelband, jazz combos, percussion ensemble, and more.While jazz may be the primary focus, his love for other styles always seeps through, whether it be how he plays or tune selection.~~~~~~~~~~~ The Venue is brought to you by Fox Valley Music Foundation, dedicated to local music awareness, education and preservation. themusicvenue.org We strongly recommend that you avoid buying tickets for our shows from any third parties. We will be unable to honor tickets purchased anywhere other than our website through Eventbrite or at our Box Office.~~~~~~~~~~https://youtu.be/ccjTfKZmc-k https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/80eb5710-4369-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w479-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/jazz-sessions-at-the-venue/100001988406206490 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.92, max: 6.92, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Aurora - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: THE VENUE - **lat**: 41.75663890000001 - **long**: -88.31372440000001 - **full address**: THE VENUE, 21 South Broadway, Aurora, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2ecafbd43f397f9a9670a34ae447a12cefc68066635f072c5430f162fce8b3ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dc100f17-gmir.jpg?v=1777425664 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue being held? - **A:** JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at THE VENUE, 21 South Broadway, Aurora, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue? - **A:** JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue is organized by The Venue Aurora. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** JAZZ SESSIONS at The Venue is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aurora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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