Chicago style

noun

1. a style of jazz flourishing in Chicago especially in the early 1920s, constituting a direct offshoot of New Orleans style, and differing from its predecessor chiefly in the diminished influence of native folk sources, the greater tension of its group improvisation, the increased emphasis on solos, and the regular use of the tenor saxophone as part of the ensemble.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chicago style¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Keef was still a teenager when he, producer Young Chop and guest Lil Reese cut this track, a churning, spattering, taunting roll call of Keef’s gripes that introduced the world to drill, an unrelenting Chicago style of hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re voting Chicago style,” she said with a smile.

From Slate

"This is a 300 level history term paper which must conform to certain standards. The paper must have a clear argument and use both primary and secondary sources, Chicago Style footnotes and a bibliography with primary sources listed separately from secondary sources. Further instructions and sample student papers from past years will be available on our class page."

From Fox News

His line of gourmet popcorns and caramel corns include three traditional savory options: Chicago style, Detroit style and cheddar cheese.

From Washington Times

The stores were closed, except for La Perla Jarocha and Chicago Style, where Laura Jaimes would work at least an hour longer.

From Los Angeles Times