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WMSE’s “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill” to feature
Chicago Jazz Orchestra playing Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams

Swing into the holidays on Sunday, Dec. 8 at WMSE’s “Big Band Grandstand with Dewey Gill.” This year’s event features the Chicago Jazz Orchestra performing the music of Ella Fitzgerald and a special salute to Joe Williams, the legendary singer.

Now in its sixth year, the Big Band Grandstand celebrates the glorious music of the big band era. The event begins at 4 p.m. at the Turner Hall Ballroom. WMSE DJ Dewey Gill – the man himself – will welcome guests with a special hand selected DJ set to kick off the whole evening, which is presented annually by Bob and Jenny Hillis in honor of Bob and Genie Friedman. This year’s salute to Williams also honors the close working relationship he had with Bob Friedman.

In addition to an incredible night of entertainment and light fare from Braise, there will be a silent auction. Monies raised from this event will support upkeep of WMSE’s studios, and the digitization and streaming of the station’s jazz library, allowing music fans everywhere the ability to hear jazz 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Fancy dress is encouraged. Tickets are on sale now at www.pabsttheater.org or call 414.286.3663. Use the code WMSE at the box office for discounted tickets