Chicago Sister Cities Sponsors 2015 Paris Jazz Tour and Singers Workshop, Now thru 6/24

The Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International is sponsoring the Second Annual Paris Jazz Tour and Singers Workshop, bringing singers from different genres together from the U.S., Paris and Croatia to travel to Paris from tonight, June 18-24, 2015, led by Paris Committee member and singer Claudia Hommel.

Singers will take part in a week-long exploration of jazz literacy in song, vocal technique, interpretation of lyrics, performance skills and improvisation. Early registrants from the Chicago area include Ty Cooper, Sue Berke and Barbara Smith.

The workshop is built around a two-tiered program: for experienced jazz singers and for those earlier in their careers. Participants conclude the workshop in the spotlight of one of Paris' prime venues for live jazz. The workshop sessions are based on the Paris-based Jazz Vocal Academy International's curriculum in partnership with Chicago's SongShop Live and Udruga JazzArt. The sessions are led by master teachers Keri Chryst, Claudia Hommel and Maja Savi?.

The tour component offers an exciting lineup of activities to take in the sites of the jazz scene in Paris-from famous locales to hidden gems. The tour includes a dinner concert at Chez Papa jazz club in St Germain-de-Pres; a night at the Cabaret Lapin Agile; a walking tour with Monique Wells about the black experience in jazz-age Paris; an exhibit of Edith Piaf at the National Library; a jam session at Cave du 38RIV; open mic at Café Universel in the Latin Quarter; and a seat at one of the most famous jazz venues, Caveau de la Huchette.

Singers interested in participating are invited to register at www.singersjazzworkshop.com or 773-509-9360. Deadline for registration and deposits is May 1, 2015.

Claudia Hommel - Paris-born Claudia Hommel arrived from New York to Chicago in 1990, and instigated the founding of Chicago Cabaret Professionals in 1997. On faculty at DePaul School of Music since 2003, Claudia leads a weekly song interpretation workshop and mentors a significant coterie of singers as they play Chicago's cabaret and concert rooms. On the Second Annual Paris Jazz Tour and Singers Workshop, Claudia Hommel says, "This workshop is not for jazz singers alone. If you love to sing, whatever you sing, this workshop will give you lots of tools to do it better!"

Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International - Chicago and Paris have enjoyed a successful and productive sister city relationship since 1996. In support of the relationship, the Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International produces events, initiatives and exchanges to further build the strong ties between the sister cities.

Chicago Sister Cities International - Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI), a division of World Business Chicago, provides leadership to develop, manage and coordinate comprehensive programs and projects with Chicago's 28 sister cities in the areas of economic development, education, tourism, immigration and cultural enrichment. CSCI expands Chicago's global reach for the benefit of the City of Chicago, its residents and businesses. For more information on Chicago Sister Cities International, visit www.ChicagoSisterCities.com, follow us on Twitter (@ChiSisterCities) or "Like" us on Facebook, Facebook.com/ChicagoSisterCities.

Chicago's 28 sister cities include: Accra, Ghana (1989); Amman, Jordan (2004); Athens, Greece (1997); Belgrade, Serbia (2005); Birmingham, United Kingdom (1993); Bogota, Colombia (2009); Busan, Republic of Korea (2007); Casablanca, Morocco (1982); Delhi, India (2001); Durban, South Africa (1997); Galway, Ireland (1997); Gothenburg, Sweden (1987); Hamburg, Germany (1994); Kyiv, Ukraine (1991); Lahore, Pakistan (2007); Lucerne, Switzerland (1998); Mexico City, Mexico (1991); Milan, Italy (1973); Moscow, Russia (1997); Osaka, Japan (1973); Paris, France (1996); Petach Tikva, Israel (1994); Prague, Czech Republic (1990); Shanghai, China (1985); Shenyang, China (1985); Toronto, Canada (1991); Vilnius, Lithuania (1993); and Warsaw, Poland (1960).

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