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Program Book: Oscar Peterson’s Africa Suite, June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025 — 10 min read

Read the program book for Oscar Peterson’s Africa Suite, June 13, 2025.

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the guest artists take a bow, from left to right: guitarist Dan Wilson, drummer Lewis Nash, bassist Christian McBride, pianist Benny Green, and conductor John Clayton
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John Clayton extends an arm towards the trombone section while directing the Chicago Jazz Orchestra in Oscar Peterson's Africa Suite
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pianist Benny Green, guitarist Dan Wilson, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Lewis Nash perform a quartet by Oscar Peterson
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Benny Green and Dan Wilson embrace on stage after their opening set
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Kelly Peterson, Oscar Peterson's widow, stands on stage in a navy blue outfit and addresses the crowd
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John Clayton directs as Chicago Jazz Orchestra lead alto saxophone John Wojciechowski plays a solo
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percussionists Xavier Breaker and Felix "D-Kat" Pollard perform on traditional African instruments
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the trumpet section of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra performing
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a view of the entire ensemble and guest artists on stage from the back of the main floor, as John Clayton raises both arms for the final cue
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the front row of audience members gives an enthusiastic standing ovation
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Christian McBride greets members of the CSO African American Network at the postconcert reception
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African American Network members and guests mingle in the beautiful Grainger Ballroom, awash in green, red and yellow lighting
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