Concerts & Events

Wednesday, November 9, 2016  ♦  8:30 PM

Charley Organaire

Jump Up Records DJ Chuck Wren spins Jamaican Oldies
World Music Wednesday

4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000

  • World Music Wednesdays

    A weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM.

    Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE EITHER ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 773.728.6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.

  • Charley ‘Organaire” Cameron is a harmonica player and singer born in Kingston, Jamaica. More than 50 years ago, Organaire performed in the instrumental section on a plethora of pivotal early Jamaican ska and rocksteady recordings from Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Derrick Morgan, Millie Small, Toots and the Maytals, and many more. He worked for the biggest Jamaican labels including Prince Buster, Studio One, Beverly's, Duke Reid, and Treasure Island. Since 1976 he has lived in Chicago and has continued to perform with the Sunshine Festival Band. Charley continues to release new material to this day on Chicago's own Jump Up Records.

    http://www.jumpuprecords.com/organaire/



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4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625  •  773.728.6000