Joel Ross: Good Vibes / The Vibraphone Summit

Joel Ross: Good Vibes / The Vibraphone Summit with Warren Wolf, Joe Locke, Stefon Harris & Chien Chien Lu

The modern vibraphone was born in Chicago, when J. C. Deagan, Inc., unveiled the vibraharp in 1927. A century later, that history reverberates at Symphony Center. Chicagoan Joel Ross and his band Good Vibes “treat rhythm as both fundamental and unfixed” (The New York Times), balancing complexity, lyricism and emotional clarity. Led by vibes master Warren Wolf and featuring today’s top vibraphonists — Joe Locke, Stefon Harris and Chien Chien Lu — The Vibraphone Summit lets the instrument’s past and present ring side by side, honoring pioneers from Lionel Hampton to Milt Jackson.

Ludwig-Musser, a division of Conn Selmer, is the official vibraphone provider for this performance.

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Preconcert Dining

Explore Symphony Center’s on-site dining options for a seamless preconcert experience. Preorder a Sound Bites meal to enjoy in the Rotunda at Symphony Center before the concert — or make a reservation to dine at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare and a spectacular view of lake Michigan. View menus and learn more »

Preconcert Lecture

Join a preconcert lecture and demonstration, “Vibraphone 101,” in Grainger Ballroom featuring Cynthia Yeh, CSO Principal Percussion, and Eric Millstein, Lyric Opera Orchestra Percussion. This engaging introduction to the instrument begins 45 minutes before the performance, lasts approximately 30 minutes and is available to all ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis.