Merit School of Music - Charles Grode and Alexis Lombre

Play On Feat. Marquis Hill - A Benefit Concert for Merit School of Music happens March 2nd at City Winery in Chicago. Charles Grode discusses the upcoming benefit concert with founder of Chicago Jazz Magazine, Mike Jeffers, and also talks about the mission of Merit School of Music and the many students they work with with.

Also on this episode one of the featured performers for the upcoming Merit School of Music benefit concert pianist Alexis Lombre. Alexis is a former student of Merit School and is currently finishing her degree at the University of Michigan. Here trio will be opening up the night at City Winery on March 2nd ahead of trumpeter Marquis Hill and his group.

For tickets visit www.citywinery.com/chicago

For more information on Merit School of Music visit www.meritmusic.org

For more information on Alexis Lombre visit www.alexislombre.com

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