Associated Student Government Senate unanimously approved sophomore Thaddeus Tukes at its meeting Wednesday as associate vice president of diversity and inclusion, a position that has been vacant ...

Nearly a quarter into his role as the Associated Student Government’s top diversity leader, Thaddeus Tukes is working to improve communication and increase the presence and programming in the ...

Thaddeus Tukes runs a tight rehearsal. Meeting with his new band at a West Town studio on a recent weekend morning, he directs original tunes from behind an electric keyboard, rather than his ...

Chicago long has been a hot spot for nurturing young jazz talent, new generations continuously stepping forward to build on the achievements of their elders. In the case of Thaddeus Tukes, listeners ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – A young Chicago jazz musician is making all the right moves, creating sweet sounds and helping others. His name is Thaddeus Tukes and he's one of Chicago's Hidden Gems. "For me, it's ...

Tell us what you think. E-mail comments or questions to the editors at [email protected]. Tukes, who grew up in the North Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, joined the Associated ...

It’s easy to admire Chicago vibraphonist Thaddeus Tukes‘ art, not only for its fluid technique and lyrical core but also for its pervasive elegance. During the next several weeks, however, listeners ...

Thaddeus Tukes leads the Chicago Freedom Ensemble from behind his vibraphone during their October 26 livestream concert at Fulton Street Collective. Credit: Raven Geary for Chicago Reader At Fulton ...

Outside the Jackson Park field house, children squeeze between an upright piano and its accompanying bench for a chance to unabashedly pound their fingers across the keys and peek into the inner ...

Tell us what you think. E-mail comments or questions to the editors at [email protected]. Tukes, who grew up in the North Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, joined the Associated ...