100 reactions · 14 shares | Modern masters of the jazz tradition come together at Symphony Center on April 29! Singular vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater teams up with pianist Bill Charlap to revisit the most beloved songs in the jazz repertoire, and the all-female, all-star ensemble Artemis grooves in a set strikingly fresh, soulful compositions. Get tickets → cso.org/23147 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

Whether belting out the Blues or soothing our souls with a ballad, one thing is clear: Dee Dee Bridgewater’s wealth of unique talents and the depths of her cultural knowledge are largely unparalleled in the history of modern music. She is the winner of three Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Awards, a #Tony Award, an AUDELCO Award, an National Endowment for the Arts #JazzMaster, honored by the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, plus she is dedicated to using her talents to serve the world’s most vulnerable.

2.3K views · 327 reactions | The Mr Bongo Official Reissue of Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1974 debut album 'Afro Blue’ is out now. A rare & much sought-after classic. | Mr Bongo | Facebook

Dee Dee Bridgewater shared some of her precious memories of the incredible Sarah Vaughan 🧡 Tune into #JazzFM tonight from 10pm to hear a repeat of Sarah Vaughan at 100 📻 | Jazz FM