Concerts & Events

Join us for an evening with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell as she performs dazzling new interpretations of jazz classics. Russell has toured on four continents, earning universal acclaim. She's been a hit at major jazz festivals including Newport, Montreal, and Tanglewood; and her shows have sold out venues like The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall in New York. She's also been a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, as well as NPR's Fresh Air and World Café.

Her repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the present; vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection, sparkling acoustic swing, and a stunning vocal approach, Russell has joined the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of the American Songbook.

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Catherine Russell

Grammy Award winning vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist/composer/bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist/guitarist/bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.

“…a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden.” - NPR

Ben Paterson

'As soulful a pianist / organist as exists anywhere.” - Downbeat Magazine

Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.

This event is a co-presentation with Chicago Humanities.