European Jazz Meets Chicago Festival

The Festival was organized by the Consulates General of the Czech Republic, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the German Goethe Institute of Chicago, the Italian Culture Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs also as a part of the Second Annual Umbrella Music Festival, celebrating the diverse and co-operative nature of the Chicago jazz and improvised music scene. The Czech Republic will be represented by enchanting Czech composer, singer, and violinist Iva Bittova.

On Monday, November 5, these great musicians played at Chicago Cultural Center: Wolfgang Seligo Trio (Austria) Eric Boeren Quartet (The Netherlands) Iva Bittova Solo (The Czech Republic) Gianluca Petrella Quartet (Italy) Irene Schweitzer Solo (Switzerland) Die Enttäuschung (Germany)