The Center for Black Music Research (CBMR) at Columbia College Chicago will host Genius without Borders: A Symposium in Honor of the Genius of Michael Jackson at various locations on and off the South Loop campus.
Businessman, entertainment executive and documentarian Ed Eckstein, son of legendary vocalist, bandleader, and matinee idol Billy Eckstine, will lead a special panel presentation, “It's All About the Music: An Insider's Look at Michael Jackson's Art”. The panel will feature music industry insiders who worked with Jackson, including noted musician Greg Phillinganes who directed Michael Jackson's Bad and Dangerous concert tours.
Symposium Friday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
ADDMISSION: $20 tickets for the Special Panel Presentation, “It’s All About the Music: An Insider’s Look at Michael Jackson’s Art” All other symposium events are free
INFO: Registration for symposium will be held at 1104 South Wabash Avenue, Film Row Cinema, 8th floor Tickets for Special Panel Presentation www.ticketweb.com
Businessman, entertainment executive and documentarian Ed Eckstein, son of legendary vocalist, bandleader, and matinee idol Billy Eckstine, will lead a special panel presentation, “It's All About the Music: An Insider's Look at Michael Jackson's Art”. The panel will feature music industry insiders who worked with Jackson, including noted musician Greg Phillinganes who directed Michael Jackson's Bad and Dangerous concert tours.
Symposium Friday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
ADDMISSION: $20 tickets for the Special Panel Presentation, “It’s All About the Music: An Insider’s Look at Michael Jackson’s Art” All other symposium events are free
INFO: Registration for symposium will be held at 1104 South Wabash Avenue, Film Row Cinema, 8th floor Tickets for Special Panel Presentation www.ticketweb.com