🎷 NEW JAZZ ALBUM | “Windy City After Midnight” | 20 Original Chicago Jazz Instrumentals

Welcome to “Windy City After Midnight,” my original jazz album inspired by the rich musical heritage of Chicago.

This album features 20 original Chicago jazz instrumentals that capture the atmosphere of the city's legendary jazz age. From the energy of Bronzeville to the lights of Michigan Avenue, from the historic streets of Wabash Avenue to the reflections along the Chicago River, each composition tells a unique musical story.

 

Drawing inspiration from Ragtime, Blues, Stomp, and Swing traditions, every track was independently composed, arranged, and produced as an original work.

 

Featured tracks include:

• Riverside Rag
• Midnight on Michigan Avenue
• Windy City Blues
• South Side Brass Stomp
• Savoy Street Parade
• Lake Shore Stomp
• Chicago River Rag
• Chicago After Midnight

and many more…

 

The album is now available worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and many other streaming platforms.

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You can also listen to the complete album on my YouTube Official Artist channel and experience the full musical journey from beginning to end.

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“Smoke Over State Street,” Vintage 1920s Chicago Jazz

Step into a smoky 1920s Chicago speakeasy with this original hot jazz instrumental inspired by early Chicago Jazz and New Orleans Rhythm Kings.

 

Featuring vintage trumpet, expressive clarinet, ragtime piano, swinging rhythm, and nostalgic blues atmosphere.

 

Perfect for:

• Vintage jazz lovers

• Speakeasy ambience

• Relaxing night music

• Classic jazz fans

• Writing & studying

• Noir atmosphere

 

Headphones recommended.

 

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqMPSerk6_A

 

Shorts

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PI-Mfn46Vjs

 

🎷 Music Review

“Smoke Over State Street” captures the essence of early Chicago Jazz with remarkable authenticity. The muted trumpet melodies and expressive clarinet phrases create a vivid image of a smoky 1920s speakeasy hidden beneath Chicago’s neon-lit streets.

The rhythm section swings naturally while maintaining the rough-edged warmth that defined the transition from New Orleans Jazz into the urban Chicago sound. The collective improvisation feels alive and spontaneous, giving the track emotional depth rather than polished perfection.

What makes this composition especially powerful is its cinematic atmosphere — listeners can almost hear the rain outside the jazz club while the brass echoes through the room. The combination of nostalgia, blues emotion, and energetic swing creates a timeless jazz experience.

 

Creator/Ownership/Copyright: Seungyong Chang (Steve J) & J Music

©2026 Seungyong Chang (Steve J) & J Music. All rights reserved.

 

Thank you.

 

🎷 “Midnight in Chicago” –Chicago Jazz

Experience the soulful sounds of 1920s Chicago Jazz with “Midnight in Chicago.” This instrumental track features swinging piano, lively horns, and nostalgic rhythms that transport you to a smoky jazz club in the heart of the Windy City. Perfect for jazz lovers, creators, or anyone seeking timeless musical vibes.

 

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMKw7ADNk7Q

 

Shorts

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O2MVFrQpHNY

 

🎷 Music Review

“Midnight in Chicago” perfectly captures the classic Chicago Jazz vibe. The swinging rhythms, soulful piano, and lively horn sections immediately transport the listener to a 1920s jazz club. The balance between playful solos and moody interludes makes this instrumental track timeless and deeply engaging.

 

Creator/Ownership/Copyright: Seungyong Chang (Steve J) & J Music

©2026 Seungyong Chang (Steve J) & J Music. All rights reserved.

 

Thank you.