Jazz Showcase returns to its glory

The city's first nonsmoking jazz lounge finally gets a new home since it closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2006.

Jazz Showcase, whose last home was at Grand and Clark, plans an opening at 47 W. Polk St. by month's end. Look for owner Joe Segal, who's been operating the venue in various locations for almost 50 years, to offer the same outstanding local and national talent Jazz Showcase has become famous for.