presentsWhat is Chamber Blues?
Chamber Blues (Lila Wallace – national composition award recipient) is a compositional tapestry that interweaves the apposing forces of classical music and the blues to create a depth of passion, dimension, and joyful surprise that can even cure the common cold.
This experience is augmented by the singular blues harmonica and piano styles of Chicago blues hall of famer Corky Siegel and special collaborator – bodacious diva – Lynne Jordan, a brilliant classical string quartet, and world-music percussion virtuoso Kalyan Pathak who approaches this exotic Indian hand drum (Tabla) with such compassion it will lift you out of your seat.
“Gritty Chicago blues and rarefied classical chamber music might not seem like a match made in heaven — until you’ve heard Corky Siegel bring the two together … a crowning achievement.” Howard Reich – Chicago Tribune
“Lynne Jordan – one of Chicago’s great musical divas.” – Bill Zwecker – Chicago Sun Times, “… is a high-voltage blues-belter who blends the bawdy humor of Bette Midler with a gospel-tinged delivery reminiscent of Patti LaBelle” – Chicago Tribune
