N INET Y-FOURT H SEASON Friday, June 13, 2025, at 8:00
OSCAR PETERSON’S AFRICA SUITE John Clayton Conductor Benny Green Piano Christian McBride Bass Lewis Nash Drums Dan Wilson Guitar Chicago Jazz Orchestra These artists will perform works by Oscar Peterson and others to be announced from the stage. BENNY GREEN CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE LEWIS NASH DA N W I L S O N INTERMISSION
PETERSON
Africa Suite (arr. Clayton) Night Cry Ellington Looks at Africa Night in Transvaal Peace Nigerian Marketplace Tribal Dance The Fallen Warrior Soweto Saturday Night
Hymn to Freedom
Funding for educational programs during the 2024–25 Season of SCP Jazz has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judith Guitelman, and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. Chicago Jazz, DownBeat magazine, WDCB 90.9FM Jazz, and WBEZ Chicago are media partners for this event.