Jazz On The Square

09/08/2026

Jazz on the Square recently received an anonymous $1,000 donation.

To whoever made that gift: thank you.

JOTS is a nonprofit organization, and support like this helps us keep these events going, support musicians, cover equipment and operating costs, and continue bringing live jazz to the community.

It also reminded us that people really do care about keeping this music alive in Woodstock.

Whether someone contributes $10 at the door, $20 online, $100, or something extraordinary like this, every gift helps.

We’re incredibly grateful.

09/07/2026

A little throwback to our first JOTS jam at The Loft at Ethereal back in May. 🎷

We really can’t say enough about how much we appreciate Ethereal opening this beautiful space to Jazz on the Square.

The Loft has given JOTS a warm, welcoming place where musicians can play, people can gather, and live jazz can be part of the Woodstock community in a very special setting.

A sincere thank-you to everyone at Ethereal for supporting JOTS and helping make evenings like this possible. We’re grateful for the partnership and looking forward to many more. 🎶

08/22/2026

🎤 We love it when a vocalist steps up at JOTS!

We had the pleasure of hearing some terrific vocals at last night’s jam, and it added a whole different energy to the evening.

We don’t get as many singers as instrumentalists, and we’d love to see more of you join us. If you sing jazz standards, grab a tune, bring your chart if you have one, and come sit in with the band.

Know a vocalist who should come sing with us? Tag them below! 👇🎶

Step into the Square, take a solo.

08/22/2026

Our apologies to everyone who tried to watch last night's Jazz on the Square jam on Facebook Live. We had a technical issue with the live stream, and unfortunately only a few seconds made it to Facebook.

The good news is that we recorded the entire evening! 🎶

You can watch the full August 21 Jazz on the Square jam at Ethereal on our YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_6QPMHlrRQ

We’re also planning to make Facebook Live a regular feature of future JOTS jam sessions, so you can join us even when you can’t be there in person.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in person, and to everyone following JOTS online. We hope you enjoy the show!

Jazz on the Square presents our August 21, 2026 Friday Jazz Jam, re...

08/21/2026

🎷 Three saxes. One stage. And you never know what’s going to happen next.

That’s the fun of Jazz on the Square.

Join us TONIGHT at the Ethereal Loft in Woodstock for an evening of live jazz, improvisation, and musicians coming together to make music in the moment.

Come listen. Come hang out. And if you play, bring your horn. 🎶

See you tonight at 8pm!

08/19/2026

🎺 Jazz on the Square is back THIS FRIDAY! 🎷

One of the best things about our Jazz on the Square jams is never knowing exactly who will step up to the bandstand. Young musicians, seasoned players, familiar faces and first-timers all come together for one night of live jazz.

This Friday, August 21, join us in Woodstock for another great night of music, community and spontaneous jazz.

Come to play. Come to listen. Bring a friend. And help us keep live jazz thriving in McHenry County.

🎶 Jazz on the Square
📅 Friday, August 21
📍 Ethereal Loft, Woodstock
🎟️ Free admission • Donations appreciated

Musicians are always welcome to sit in!

Step into the Square, take a solo.

08/17/2026

If you’ve been to a JOTS jam before, you already know how much fun these nights can be.

If you haven’t… this Friday is a pretty good time to find out. 🎷

Jazz on the Square brings together some terrific musicians, a room full of people who love live music, and the kind of spontaneous moments you simply don’t get from a playlist.

Come for the jazz. Come to hang out. Come because you’re curious.

**We’re back THIS FRIDAY, August 21.**

Bring a friend and come be part of the night. 🎶

08/14/2026

The rhythm section holding it down at Jazz on the Square.

Piano, bass, and drums are the foundation that gives every soloist something to build on, and nights like this remind us how much great jazz depends on musicians listening, reacting, and creating together in the moment.