In The News
Healing Vibes: Vibraphonist Seeks New Audience as Music Therapist
“My goal and dream is to bring healing to the masses through music,” Tukes said.
Thaddeus Tukes Returns to Evanston with Jazzy Vibes
“I’m really trying to live a life that I would want little Thaddeus to be proud of,” Tukes said.
Chicago Jazz Wunderkind Takes a Dramatic Career Swerve
“Tukes is an artist on the move — and not just because he’s busy.”
ASM Alum Shaping Chicago’s Jazz Future
“His story serves as an inspiration to aspiring musicians and demonstrates the importance of ASM programs.”
Hyde Park Halloween: No Arrests for 3rd Year
“Thanks to Collaboration, Tukes’ ensemble and the interrupters.”
Vibraphone Virtuoso Views Music As Healing
“Playing vibraphone is very meditative and restorative for me. It has always been my diary.”
All the Vibes at Ravinia
“This has been a heck of a life—I’m only 27, and I still have a long way to go.”
Let's Vibe with Thaddeus Tukes
“My personality and the vibraphone are the same... nuanced and textured.”
Northwestern Intersections: Thaddeus Tukes
“He is most proud of his work teaching young people to enjoy and love art.”
Jazz Review: Let’s Vibe at Green Mill
“A riot of sound produced by fast-flying mallets... elegance and clarity.”
Poetry on the Vibraphone
“Each carefully chosen pitch has a purpose in the grand scheme.”
Good Vibes: Trailblazer at Northwestern
“That experience opened up incredible opportunities — like a tour of the White House.”
Meet Musician and Journalist, Thaddeus Tukes
“The instrumental lets me interpret intention for myself.”
Campaign for Northwestern: Tukes’ Story
“As a first-generation college student from Chicago, I’m committed to paying it forward.”
Inclusive Leadership at Northwestern
“Jazz allows you to compose instantaneously — and rewrite the story.”