Dakarai Barclay Quintet Tickets

The Dakarai Barclay Quintet brings a fresh voice to Chicago’s vibrant jazz landscape, led by trumpeter and educator Dakarai Barclay. Rooted in the rich traditions of Black American music and propelled by contemporary improvisation, the group offers adventurous performances that honor history while pushing forward. Based in Chicago, Dakarai Barclay has performed with renowned artists and ensembles, building a reputation as a thoughtful bandleader and dedicated educator.

As a Luminarts Foundation Jazz Fellow named in April 2025, Barclay joins a distinguished roster of artists recognized for excellence and community impact. The Quintets concerts in 2025 showcase the language of jazz—rich with swing, spirituals, blues, and forward-looking explorations—performed at one of Chicago’s most iconic jazz clubs, Jazz Showcase.

To secure your seats, explore the upcoming dates below and connect with Dakarai Barclay on his official channels. We’ve got you covered with a straightforward, no-pressure ticket buying experience.

Biography, discography, and date-specific tour information are provided for planning purposes. If you’re exploring Chicago’s jazz ecosystem, note Dakarai Barclay’s collaborations with Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Marlene Rosenberg, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, and Emma Blau, as well as his education at Morehouse College and a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University (2023). For frequent updates, follow Dakarai Barclay on social media and visit his official website for links to projects and performances.

Upcoming performances at Jazz Showcase in 2025 include: Dakarai Barclay Sextet on January 22, and Dakarai Barclay Quintet on September 23 and November 24. Date to be announced for additional engagements and potential rescheduled events. We’ll post any new information as it becomes available.