Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Friday & Saturday, April 4 & 5, 2008, 8PM
For more than 40 years, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago has brought the excitement of American jazz dancing to audiences throughout the United States and in countries around the world. Dance critic and historian Ann Barzel has said that Giordano jazz dance “expresses feelings, portrays emotions, confronts problems, and analyzes ideas in the tempo of today. It is accessible. In the exhilaration of its presentations, it mirrors the freedom that we like to think is the American way.” “Giordano dancers' explosive technique has fans gasping… particularly the smokin' contingent of male dancers, didn't just burn up the stage but nearly triggered fire alarms.” – Chicago Sun-Times Tickets: $35, $29 Check it Out! Visit: http://www.giordanojazzdance.com __________ ************ __________ ******

An Evening with James Hunter Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 8PM Anyone who's seen or heard Grammy Award® nominee James Hunter perform is already hip to his remarkable talents as a singer, guitarist and songwriter. This includes Van Morrison who asserts, "James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R&B and Soul. Check him out." Hunter's voice has the kind of depth and nuance that invites comparisons to Sam Cooke; his songwriting craft and impassioned performances recall Van Morrison - and like those artists, Hunter's music is timeless, sounding instantly classic and perpetually modern. There's no denying that Hunter's musical style harkens back to the days of classic 50's and early 60's R&B. What's remarkable is that the same timeless quality can exist in music that is being written, performed and recorded today. Hunter's voice is smooth, brilliantly controlled and unapologetic. "Extraordinary soul voice" - Los Angeles Times "Hunter channels Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and Jackie Wilson" - People Magazine Tickets: All seats $25 Check it Out! Visit: http://www.jameshuntermusic.com
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