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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Presents Special Guest Lalo Schifrin. November 2nd |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Monday, 22 October 2007 |
 Lalo Schifrin
Schifrin, a four-time Grammy-winner with 21 nominations, a Cable Ace Award winner and six-time Oscar nominee, is an extraordinary composer, conductor and pianist recognized worldwide. His work combines the best of jazz and orchestral creations, from his early innovations Gillespiana and The New Continent to his dynamic work scoring for over 100 films and television programs (including Mission Impossible, Cool Hand Luke, Mannix, Dirty Harry, Enter the Dragon, Amityville Horror and Rush Hour) and his continued explorations in his Jazz Meets the Symphony recordings.
The Chicago Jazz Ensemble led by Artistic Director, Jon Faddis is recognized internationally as one of American's leading jazz ensembles. Founded in 1965 by distinguished composer and conductor William Russo, the CJE has remained dedicated throughout its history to preserving the innovative tradition of American big band jazz music, performing and reinterpreting the classics of big-band repertoire, while promoting the continuing evolution of the art form by regularly performing and commissioning contemporary works. As a professional jazz ensemble in residence at Columbia College Chicago, the CJE is equally committed to education, building new audiences and fostering the next generation of American talent by training and mentoring young musicians.
 Jon Faddis and The Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Artistic Director Jon Faddis has a 30-year history of performing and collaborating with the world's foremost jazz artists and big bands. He performed with the Lionel Hampton Big Band and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and served as music director for Dizzy Gillespie's Grammy™-award winning United Nation Orchestra, for Dizzy Gillespie's 70th Birthday Big Band, and, after his mentor's passing, Faddis led the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars Big Band. Renowned for his leadership of the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Faddis conducted more than 40 concerts in 10 years at Carnegie Hall, featuring over 135 musicians and 70 guest artists. Faddis also leads his own stellar quartet, which will release a CD, Teranga, on Koch Records this spring. In addition to his performance work, Jon Faddis is an award-winning educator with an enduring commitment to the accessible and quality education of young musicians.
At the Harris Theater, Schifrin joins forces with Faddis and The CJE to present Schifrin’s Latin Jazz Suite. In June 1999, Schifrin premiered this Suite with soloists Faddis, David Sanchez, Ignacio Berroa, Alex Acuna and the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany. It had its American premiere in Los Angeles three months later and a recording of the work and a DVD later were released.
Tickets can be purchased at 312-344-6600 or online at:
www.harristheaterchicago.org |
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