About Us

Formed in 2004, Jazz Conspiracy is a Chicago-based quintet whose members have performed in New York, San Francisco, across the U.K. and Europe, and of course Chicago. In addition to a busy club schedule, the group is highly sought after for all occasions that demand great jazz. Incorporating influences from jazz masters like Miles, Mingus & Monk, and featuring unique arrangements, grooves & instrumentations, Jazz Conspiracy is a fresh new voice on Chicago's dynamic music scene.

"Jazz is a very democratic musical form. It comes out of a communal experience. We take our respective instruments and collectively create a thing of beauty." --Max Roach

From the Chicago Tribune...
The idea of men conspiring can be unsettling--but the battle fought by Chicago-based quintet Jazz Conspiracy is one many of us can get behind.

"We're against this idea that jazz is for the few or the privileged," said trumpeter Thomas Mucha. "We disagree, we think jazz is people's music. You know, it's about emotion and head-bopping and joy of expression."

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