Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s Latest Show Honors Women Ahead Of Their Time
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WBEZ
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audio
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Publication Date |
Feb 12, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:13:05
Lil Hardin Armstrong, Mary Lou Williams and Nina Simone are notable singers of their time, but trumpeter, composer and director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Orbert Davis, wanted to highlight their songwriting skills. In a new composition for the Philharmonic, Davis confronts the gender inequalities in jazz. Reset learns more about why Davis wanted to highlight each of the singer-songwriters with his new composition debuting this weekend.

Producer: Brenda Ruiz

Editor: Meha Ahmad, Brenda Ruiz

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