Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Centennial

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Jazz Philharmonic artistic director Orbert Davis about HOPE IN ACTION: CELEBRATING NELSON MANDELA'S CENTENNIAL.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Jazz Philharmonic artistic director Orbert Davis about Nelson Mandela tribute concert, HOPE IN ACTION.

"These days, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, we're very focused on art being a vehicle for social change.  The music, itself, our goal is that it will touch people (they'll) hear the message and they will react accordingly." - Orbert Davis

Honoring Nelson Mandela’s centennial year, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is bringing back a program that premiered in 2008 as part of a worldwide celebration of Mandela’s 90th birthday. The composition weaves jazz and classical music with African rhythms and narration from Mandela’s speeches. With featured performances from vocalist Dee Alexander, saxophonist Rajiv Halim, and theater artist Ron OJ Parson. 

Nelson Mandela, July 18, 1918 –  December 5, 2013

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic will present HOPE IN ACTION: CELEBRATING NELSON MANDELA’S CENTENNIAL on Monday July 16 at Pritzker Pavilion.  The free concert starts at 6:30 pm, click here for more information.