The American Songbook with The Tyshawn Sorey Trio
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Helen B. and Ira E. Graham Family Concert

The American Songbook with The Tyshawn Sorey Trio

About the Event:

One of the most sought-after figures in contemporary music, Tyshawn Sorey has changed jazz as we know it. Combining complex scores with spontaneous improvisation, Sorey is creating a new identity on the border between classical music and jazz. At Chicago Humanities, this genre-defying composer takes the stage for a performance with his celebrated trio (Aaron Diehl on piano, Harish Raghavan on bass) featuring pieces from Sorey’s acclaimed album, Mesmerism, and The American Songbook including Duke Elington's REM Blues, Kosma's Autumn Leaves, and Detour Ahead.


  • This program is generously underwritten by the Helen B. and Ira E. Graham Family.
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Tyshawn Sorey

Tyshawn Sorey

Newark-born composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey (b. 1980) is celebrated for his incomparable virtuosity,...

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Harish Raghavan

Harish Raghavan

For more than a decade, bassist-composer Harish Raghavan has helped lay the foundation for a thriving generation of a...

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Aaron Diehl

Aaron Diehl

Pianist and composer Aaron Diehl mystifies listeners with his layered artistry. At once temporal and ethereal, his ex...

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