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Sheila Jordan, a vocalist who was celebrated for her scatting and lyric-improvising abilities, died Aug. 11 at her home…
The Orman Music Group, in association with the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Ill., will celebrate the music and culture of the Gulf Coast with a concert to benefit the musical community in the New Orleans area impacted by the hurricanes.
JAMbalaya will feature a wide variety of performances at the Nov. 22 event. Those scheduled to appear include: The Maurice Brown Quartet, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Angela Rucker, the B.S. Brass Band, Take One Vocal Jazz, Midwest Young Artists Big Band, Mojo & the Bayou Gypsies, and New Orleans’ own JackRabbit Slim.
General admission tickets are $35; $25 for students with ID, while VIP tickets are available for $100. VIP includes premium concert seating, a post-concert Mardi Gras style reception featuring southern cuisine, live music from Cajun violinist Ruby Harris, as well as the opportunity to hang out with the performers.
Additional information available at www.jambalaya-benefit.org.
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