Lauded for its boldness in showcasing cutting-edge compositions, the Jazz X-tet is a versatile collection of 12-18 musicians, frequently joined in performance by noted Chicago-area professionals.  The X-tet’s three-concert season offers a variety of pieces, from jazz standards to hip-hop, often in arrangements that are custom-designed for the ensemble by its own members.  In rehearsal and performance, the X-tet focuses on developing the improvisational skills of its musicians, as well as on deepening their understanding of the wide-ranging jazz idiom.  The group has issued two CDs, and frequently performs for University of Chicago events on campus and elsewhere in the city.  In addition to the Jazz X-tet itself, several small jazz combo groups are set up each year to provide training and experience to interested musicians.

Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall, 4th Floor. 1010 E. 59th St., Chicago. Thursday, June 3 at 8:00pm. This event is free to the public.