Emily Kuhn Quintet at Wicker

Emily Kuhn's quintet brings a set of original, composition-driven jazz to Wicker Park on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The group — featuring Kuhn on trumpet and flugelhorn alongside a lineup of Chicago improvisers — is celebrating the release of “Feathered Things,” an album that weaves themes of hope and resilience through its sound. Since their 2023 debut, they've appeared at festivals including Stanford Jazz and the Festival of New Trumpet Music, making this a solid early-evening option for anyone interested in contemporary jazz from a working local ensemble.