WHEN:
December 9 and 16, 2024
WHERE:
Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60605
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...Curated by CHRP’s Artistic Director, Jumaane Taylor, “Holiday Rhythms” will feature a celebratory fusion of tap dance and live jazz music, with very special guest Dee Alexander and a variety of special guests each night.
"Holiday Rhythms" presents a blend of traditional holiday music played by the Eric Hochberg Trio alongside an eclectic array of performers including Irish Bodhran master Mike Austin, tap dancing duo Jessica and Martin Bronson, Trinity Irish Dance Company, trumpet and alto sax virtuosos Sam Thousand and Brent Griffin, Jr. over two special nights of improvised joy…"
CAST:
December 9 Artists: The Eric Hochberg Trio, jazz vocalist Dee Alexander, flamenco dance with Wendy Clinard, Stone Soup Rhythms’ Keyana Latimer, musical artists Sam Thousand and Mike Austin, Jumaane Taylor, and Lane Alexander
December 16 Artists: The Eric Hochberg Trio, jazz vocalist Dee Alexander, Flourish Dance Academy founders Jessica and Martin Bronson, Stone Soup Rhythms’ Keyana Latimer, musical artist Brent Griffin Jr., Trinity Irish Dance Company, Jumaane Taylor, and Lane Alexander
CREATIVE TEAM:
Jumaane Taylor Artistic Director
Lane Alexander Founding Director