Howard Reich Conversation with Ramsey Lewis

Howard Reich, author and Chicago Tribune jazz critic will hold a rare public interview with Ramsey Lewis, pianist and Chicago jazz legend. Claudia Cassidy Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St. Lewis recently marked his 75th birthday, which he’ll also celebrate the following day with a performance in Millennium Park, during the Chicago Jazz Festival on Friday, Sept. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Lewis’ career has spanned more than half a century and includes classic hits such as “The In Crowd,” “Wade in the Water” and “Hang On, Sloopy.” This interview celebrates the release of Let Freedom Swing: Collected Writings on Jazz, Blues and Gospel (Sept; $24.95, pbk), Reich’s new book that represents some of the very best columns, profiles and criticism of his career.