UPCOMING
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Makaya McCraven
SAT 22/11/25
Gazarte Ground Stage
ZU
SAT 12/04/2025
TEMPLE Athens
SCENIUS Collective Improvisation
FRI 04/04/25
EXA – IEROFANTON 13 GAZI]
SESSIONS view all
Listening Session feat. International Anthem
A focused listening evening dedicated to International Anthem — the Chicago label reshaping modern jazz.
Late Jam 04
After Makaya McCraven’s concert at Gazarte, the night continues at EXA.
Free entry, open vibes, deep groove.
Chicago Now! Scenius October Mixtape
A sonic journey through the contemporary Chicago scene — from spiritual jazz to experimental fusion. Featuring Makaya McCraven, Joshua Abrams, Bitchin Bajas and more.
CONCEPT
We celebrate the power of collective creativity and the unique energy that emerges from collaborative efforts within the arts community.
Inspired by the concept introduced by Brian Eno*, our events serve as vibrant catalysts for innovation, connection, and artistic growth.
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INSPIRATION view all
Makaya McCraven’s four-EP project review by Quietus
The drummer-producer’s four-EP project blends live performance and post-production tricknology into a new kind of superstrong musical compound
Tortoise on the changing face of Chicago, Steve Albini and their new-gen fans
Informed by everything from jungle to Krautrock and musique concrète, Tortoise broke new ground 30 years ago. Returning after nine years away, ‘it’s a different world’, they say.
The Green Ball: Inside Gilles Peterson’s Three-Level Listening House
At the back of his North London garden stands a new structure – three levels of wood, glass and shelves of vinyl. This is Gilles Peterson’s Emerald Ballroom also known as The Green Ball.
“SCENIUS IS LIKE GENIUS
ONLY EMBEDDED IN A SCENE
RATHER THAN IN GENES”