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Cécile McLorin Salvant
Feb 21, 2025 — 8:00 PM
Overview
“Without a doubt, her generation’s most accomplished jazz vocalist” (Angela Y. Davis)
Revealing the connections between vaudeville, blues, jazz, baroque and traditional folk music, singer and composer Cécile McLorin Salvant bridges the gap between our musical past and contemporary world. Featuring imaginative interpretations of standards and original works, “her live shows are absolutely electric, full of drama, invention and commitment to the music” (BBC Radio 3).
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CSO African American Network Reception
The CSO African American Network will host a Black History Month reception to celebrate the legacies of black excellence in music. Tickets required for entry. Learn more about the event at CSO AAN »
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Funding for educational programs during the 2024/25 Season of SCP Jazz has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judith Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.
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