The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), in partnership with the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, continues its 2011-2012 concert season at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University on Saturday, March 31, at 8:00pm with, "Through Ella's Eyes A 95th Birthday Celebration." This performance will pay homage to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, in honor of what would have been her 95th birthday. The program will include Chicago Jazz Philharmonic's full orchestra (55 pieces) and will feature four of Chicago's most celebrated vocalists, Dee Alexander, Jackie Allen, Bobbi Wilsyn, and Joan Collaso, giving tribute to the legacy that is Ella Fitzgerald, all in the acoustically perfect setting of the Auditorium Theatre. Through creative use of modern video and audio technology, Ella herself will be virtually present and swingin' with live accompaniment from the orchestra! Longtime Chicago newscaster, Merri Dee, will preside as mistress of ceremonies.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 800-982-2787, online at www.Ticketmaster.com/Auditorium, or at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office, located at 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Ticket prices range from $30 - $69. For Groups of 10 or more, please call 312-431-2357.
For more information, please contact Lesley Byers at 312-573-8932 or lesley.byers@chijazzphil.org
Please visit www.chijazzphil.org
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 800-982-2787, online at www.Ticketmaster.com/Auditorium, or at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office, located at 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Ticket prices range from $30 - $69. For Groups of 10 or more, please call 312-431-2357.
For more information, please contact Lesley Byers at 312-573-8932 or lesley.byers@chijazzphil.org
Please visit www.chijazzphil.org
