Concerts & Events

Saturday, February 4, 2017  ♦  8:00 PM

James Hill & Anne Janelle

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

  • It's true: opposites attract. James Hill, “possibly the best ukulele player in the world” (Waikato Times), grew up playing folk, jazz and blues on his ukulele. Anne Janelle, “a cellist of true beauty” (Ottawa Citizen), played only classical music on her cello. But the pair's differences became their greatest asset: the uke is high, the cello is low; the uke plays short notes, the cello long bow strokes; the uke is all about strumming while the cello radiates melody. In concert, James is “a dazzling live performer with a genial, low-key sense of humor” (Edmonton Journal) and Anne brings her “gorgeous syrupy voice” (Acoustic Magazine) to songs that are “inventive, entertaining, beautifully written and brilliantly performed” (R2 Magazine).

    James and Anne have released a duo recording and two solo albums each and toured in over 15 countries, making their mark not only as accomplished instrumentalists but also as some of the finest songwriters of their generation. Together, they conjure a sound that is intricate, enchanting and engaging: “a crystal clear sound filled with warmth” (Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio).

    “Hill has built a portfolio that stamps him as a singer-songwriter and all-round musician of the highest caliber.”
    Rhythms Magazine

    http://www.jameshillmusic.com/


The Old Town School of Folk Music, Inc.
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625  •  773.728.6000