Monk Meets the First Lady

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Monk Meets the First Lady

Fans of jazz will want to see The Monk Meets the First Lady at Governor’s State University Center for the Performing Arts April 29, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Inn Suites Midway Hotel!

The Monk Meets the First Lady is a tribute to jazz giants Thelonius Monk and Ella Fitzgerald, presented by the Orbert Davis Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, featuring vocalist Tammy McCann.

If you’re from Mars and don’t know Orbert Davis’ work, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is a 55- piece orchestra that combines classical and jazz music elements into a seamless ensemble. Orbert Davis is one of the preeminent trumpeters in the country. He has performed with Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis, Ramsey Lewis, Stevie Wonder, and Dr. John, among others. His music has appeared in a host of films including “The Road to Perdition,” with Tom Hanks.

Tammy McCann has been called “the next great voice coming out of Chicago,” by Chicago Tribune Jazz critic Howard Reich. She changed careers from classical singer to jazz and has gotten rave reviews for her performances.

The Governor’s State University for the Performing Arts production of The Monk Meets the First Lady is located at 1 University Parkway in University Park. For tickets and show times, go online to http://www.govst.edu/BoxOffice/ and follow the prompts.

The Best Western Inn Suites Midway Hotel, just minutes away from the Governor’s State University for the Performing Arts, offers affordable guest rooms, free breakfast, an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and a fitness center. Special AAA rates are available. Call the property direct at (708) 497-3000.