OCTOBER 11
AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS One of the most respected and influential musicians of his generation, Branford Marsalis makes his long-awaited return to the Orchestra Hall stage along with his quartet: pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Reves and drummer Justin Faulkner.
DECEMBER 8
PATTI AUSTIN'S SWINGING CHRISTMAS Grammy Award-winning vocalist Patti Austin pays homage to jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, joined by pianist Michael Ricchiuti, bassist Richard Hammond and drummer Steve Hass.
FEBRUARY 6
MILES DAVIS & GIL EVANS: STILL AHEAD Presenting Music from Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain Be there for the recreation of landmark original Gil Evans arrangements in the Midwest premiere of "Still Ahead." Orchestra directed by Vince Mendoza, featuring Terence Blanchard, Peter Erskine, Sean Jones and Christian McBride. 35