Chicago native Howard Reich is an acclaimed journalist, serving 30 years as the Chicago Tribune's Jazz Editor. Howard’s stories took him to London, Paris, Warsaw, Vienna, Moscow, Munich, Prague, Havana, Panama and many other stunning locales. Howard received many accolades over his career including an Emmy Award, Chicago Journalist of the Year Award, and an Alumni Merit Award from Northwestern University’s Alumni Association, to name a few.
Howard interviewed Ella Fitzgerald on several occasions and featured her for his book, Portraits in Jazz. Howard will join Orbert Davis for an intimate look into the life of Ella, her career, and her impact, not only in the jazz scene but the cultural landscape of America. You do not want to miss this special conversation on August 17 at the Logan Center for the Arts.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic proudly announces the return of Through Ella's Eyes, a beautiful tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, in celebration of her 107th birthday. The 45-piece orchestra will once again bring Ella's timeless music to life, featuring the show-stopping vocals of Bobbi Wilsyn and Margaret Murphy-Webb.
Tickets to this show are limited! Don't miss out on this one-night-only event and get your tickets now!
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