John Corbett (born 1963)[1] is an American writer, musician, radio host, teacher, record producer, concert promoter, and gallery owner based in Chicago, Illinois.
He is best known among musicians and music fans as a champion of free jazz and free improvisation.
In recent years he has become known in the visual art world as well through his Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery.
Corbett's activities include: For many years he hosted a radio show on WHPK called Radio Dada.
More recently, he has co-hosted a jazz show called Writer's Block on WNUR with fellow jazz writers Kevin Whitehead and Lloyd Sachs.