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January Program Highlights:

5 Swinging on the South Side: The Heartbeat of Chicago Jazz The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and their guests visit The Dreamland Cafe, The Grand Terrace Ballroom, The Vendome Theatre and other Chicago hot spots, circa 1915-1930.

12 Whiz-Kid of Swing: The Story of Pioneering Record Producer John Hammond From Benny Goodman to Count Basie and Billie Holiday, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band celebrate the music of jazz greats discovered and championed by pioneering talent spotter, John Hammond.

19 In the Footsteps of Giants: Introducing Trumpet Dynamo Bria Skonberg The Jim Cullum Jazz Band is joined by 23 year-old trumpet ace, Bria Skonberg who is among a group of brilliant young musicians revitalizing the classic jazz of past eras. She cites Louis Armstrong as her key influence and that influence shines through in her playing.

26 Keeping it Hot: The Jim Cullum Jazz Band with Trumpeter Bria Skonberg & Clarinetist Dave Bennett The Jim Cullum Jazz Band takes the stage to jam with the 20-somethings of vintage jazz, trumpeter Bria Skonberg and clarinetist Dave Bennett, who have embraced classic jazz and are doing much to keep the music alive.