Apr 2, 2024 12:59 PM
Saxophonist, Sonic Explorer Casey Benjamin Dies at 45
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
Chicago’s Symphony Center has unveiled the lineup for its 10-concert 2007-‘08 Jazz at Symphony Center concert series, which will be presented in the center’s Orchestra Hall. The series includes performances by Stefon Harris, the Roy Haynes Quartet, Dick Hyman, Wayne Shorter and more.
Jazz at Symphony Center 2007-‘08 Concert Season:
Oct. 5
Roy Haynes Quartet
Stefon Harris
Oct. 26
Django Reinhardt Festival
Dick Hyman and Friends
Nov. 16
Jason Moran
Jan. 18, 2008
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
March 14, 2008
SFJAZZ Collective
March 28, 2008
The Joshua Redman Trio
April 11, 2008
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with Irvin Mayfield
April 18, 2008
Amad Jamal Trio
Chicago Jazz Orchestra with Jeff Lindberg
May 16, 2008
Danilo Pérez Trio
David Sánchez Quartet
June 6, 2008
The Wayne Shorter Quartet
For more information, visit: www.cso.org
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