University of Chicago Hosts 'Jazz Fauré Project' Nov.18

The University of Chicago International House presents a much-anticipated performance of the acclaimed Jazz Fauré Project on Sunday November 18 at 2PM at 1414 East 59th Street at the University of Chicago, only 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago.

What happens when French impressionism inspires American jazz? Come find out November 18 when the Jazz Fauré Project replays the hit songs of 19th century French composer Gabriel Fauré by way of swing, bossa, ballad and blues.

Performed by two of Chicago's finest singers Sean Harris and Claudia Hommel, and a jazz quartet of pianist Bobby Schiff, Jerry DiMuzio on flute, clarinet, soprano and tenor saxophones, Jim Cox on bass, and Tim Davis on drums. A talented singer in his own right, French Consul General to Chicago, Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière, provides a short opening act with pianist George Lepauw.

VIP reserved cabaret seating is $35. General admission tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $7 for students. A reception and light refreshments will follow. Tickets can be purchased by calling 773-509-9360 and online at www.jazzfaure.com. (Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Office of Programs and External Relations at 773-753-2274 in advance.)

The International House Global Voices Performing Arts concert is Jazz Fauré's first reprise since the sold-out concert at Hothouse in March of this year. The concert is co-presented by the Alliance Française de Chicago, the France Chicago Center (University of Chicago), and the Chicago Sister City International Program Paris Committee.

Plans are now underway for the University of Chicago to host the Jazz Fauré Project in Spring, 2008 at its Paris Center. Jazz Fauré will serve as keynote presentation for a weekend conference devoted to its theme: French Impressionism Meets American Jazz.

The University of  Chicago connection continues with Claudia Hommel singing Thursday, November 8 for the opening conference of the Smart Museum of Art exhibit "Looking and Listening in 19th century France" on display November 6, 2007 – March 23, 2008 at 5550 S. Greenwood Ave in Chicago, 773-702-0200, website: www.smartmuseum.uchicago.edu. The exhibit is open on Sunday of the concert from 11 AM to 5 PM.

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