Join University of Chicago's student jazz group Early Summer for a musical performance embedded in South Side artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige's installation, Give the Drummer Some!, at the Smart Museum of Art. Free, register online; walk-ins also welcome.

About Early Summer 

Originally named after a tune popularized by the Japanese pianist Ryo Fukui, Early Summer is a Jazz Octet based out of the University of Chicago. The group's repertoire ranges from classic standards to music from contemporary composers (Kenny Garrett, Walter Smith III, etc.), all arranged by members of the band. Contributing to the greater Hyde Park jazz scene is of great importance — guitarist Seamus runs a jam session at the university that welcomes in students and faculty alike, and the group has put together events for the public radio station WHPK. Learn more about Early Summer on their Instagram page.