The Chicago-based Corey Wilkes Quartet will perform on the Snap-on Stage on Saturday, August 15, at HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival. The quartet will open for Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, taking the stage at 5:30pm.

Corey Wilkes is an award-winning, highly acclaimed musician, producer, actor, and composer who has captivated audiences around the world with his mesmerizing trumpet playing and distinctive musical vision.

Wilkes is also known as an electro-acoustic soul artist, blending jazz, electronic music, and soulful vocals in his solo projects. His collaborations extend beyond the world of music, having worked with renowned visual artists including Theaster Gates, Nick Cave, Lucy Slivinski, and Rashid Johnson to create multidisciplinary performances that fuse music, art, and culture.

Wilkes' talents as a composer were further recognized when he won an Emmy Award for his score for the documentary Ida B. Wells. The film, which explores the life and legacy of the civil rights icon, received the 2021 Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Program – Historical. Wilkes' score was praised for capturing the spirit and emotional depth of the documentary's subject matter.