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Ramsey Lewis at UIC
Ramsey Lewis at UIC
Date Posted: November 10 2009
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Ramsey Lewis in Concert at the UIC Forum
The UIC Forum welcomes jazz legend Ramsey Lewis in concert on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 8:00 p.m, 725 West Roosevelt Road.
Three-time Grammy winner and native Chicagoan Lewis has been referred to as “the great performer,” a title which reflects his performance style and musical selections demonstrating his early gospel playing and classical training along with his love of jazz and other musical forms.
In addition to his multitude of awards and honors, composer and jazz pianist Lewis is the current artistic director of the Ravinia Festival “Jazz at Ravinia” series and was the host of “The Ramsey Lewis Morning Show” for more than ten years on the former Chicago smooth jazz radio station, WNUA.
The evening begins with a performance by jazz vocalist Julia Huff.
Ticket prices are $35.00 for all seats. Ticket prices do not include tax and applicable fees.
Performance begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 6, 2009 at the UIC Forum Box Office, (312) 413-9875 and Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. Parking is available two blocks west of the UIC Forum at 1135 S. Morgan St., Lot 5.
The UIC Forum is located at 725 W. Roosevelt Rd. (corner of Roosevelt Rd. and Halsted St.)
With more than 22,000 square feet, the UIC Forum offers the latest technology in projection, theatrical lighting systems, state-of-the-art concert sound technology, and flexible seating options up to 3,000. Its elegant rooms, grand surroundings, and premier location are just part of what makes the UIC Forum the venue of choice. For event bookings, contact the UIC Forum at (312) 413-9875 or uicforum@uic.edu.
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