José James + Kahil El'Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Throughout his catalog of records for the Blue Note label, José James has demonstrated his ability to take jazz vocals and meld them with elements of modern pop music. During his Millennium Park Summer Music Series performance, Jame will pay tribute to the music of Bill Withers, the ‘70s R&B singer best known for hits like “Lean on Me” and “Ain't No Sunshine.” Veteran Chicago musician Kahil El'Zabar opens the evening, joined by his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, which performs jazz with traditional African instrumentation.