John Carroll Kirby in Evanston
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Venue: SPACE, Evanston, IL
Performer: John Carroll Kirby
Though Kirby's background is steeped in jazz, his signature sound blends genres and styles. A sought-after collaborator, he's worked with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Frank Ocean, Harry Styles, and Solange. Kirby earned a Song of the Year Grammy nomination in 2023 for his contribution to Steve Lacy's , "rdquo" -> Bad Habit." Since 2020, he's focused on his vibrant solo career---releasing 8 LPs and earning two Libera Award nominations for Jazz Album of the Year. His work has received praise from Pitchfork, The Fader, and the Los Angeles Times. As a film composer, Kirby scored the soundtrack for…