Women in Jazz Organization: Bessie, Billie, & Nina—Pioneering Women in Jazz
Featuring an immaculate all-female band and a trio of dynamic vocalists
Scott Siegel Presents: Return of the Great American Protest Songs
Historically, protest is a cabaret inspiration, politically, socially and musically.
Vivian Reed: Standards and More
The spectacular instrument that is her voice has lost none of its range and power.
Natalie Douglas: Human Heart
A special pleasure in seeing Douglas' shows over time is to see the increasing strength, sureness and beauty in her performing.
Oct. 8: Kim David Smith
I have run out of adjectives, such as “mesmerizing” or “compelling” or “brilliant.”
Oct. 8: Kim David Smith
I have run out of adjectives, such as “mesmerizing” or “compelling” or “brilliant.”
Billie Holiday
September/October 2015 BILLIE HOLIDAY by Melody Breyer-Grell. For all the hardships that she did endure, the thing she must and will be remembered for is her emotional genius.
Ladies Sing the Blues: A Billie Holiday Centennial Birthday Celebration
Producer/director Daryl Nitz brought together a bevy of Chicago’s best jazz divas to salute Lady Day on her hundredth birthday.