Celebrate what would have been Count Basie's 100th birthday and more at the 26th ANNUAL CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL. This favorite free festival will feature the sounds of Toshiko Akiyoshi with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, the Ron Perillo Trio and others on several stages throughout Grant Park. Keep your stress level low and take public transportation. Nothing kills a music buzz like parking lot gridlock. Sept. 3 to Sept. 5, 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 300 S. Columbus Dr., 312-744-3370.
http://www.egov.cityofchicago.org