Julian Davis Reid live in Chicago

Experience Julian Davis Reid live on September 24th

Julian Davis Reid will perform at the Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago on September 24, 2026. Reid is a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work frequently blends elements of experimental electronic music, jazz improvisation, and contemporary classical composition. His pieces often incorporate extended techniques on instruments like the saxophone and utilize digital signal processing to create richly textured soundscapes. He’s known for exploring themes of Black American history and spirituality within his musical structures, drawing on influences from both avant-garde and gospel traditions.

The Logan Center for the Arts, opened in 2012, functions as a multidisciplinary arts space affiliated with the University of Chicago. It serves as a hub for artistic expression, performance, and scholarship within the university and the broader South Side community. The center houses performance venues including a concert hall seating approximately 480 people, adaptable theater spaces, visual arts galleries, and rehearsal rooms. Its design intentionally fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between students, faculty, and professional artists. The building itself was designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and aims to be architecturally welcoming and accessible to all. It regularly hosts events encompassing music, theatre, dance, visual arts and film.