10/13/99 For Immediate Release
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Chicago Blues Featured in Two Live & Learn Programs

Chicago - WXRT Radio's Terri Hemmert and Bruce Iglauer, founder and president of Alligator Records, each will share personal reminiscences about the Chicago Blues scene at two upcoming programs offered through Latin's Live & Learn program.

Terri Hemmert on the Blues: Sweet Home Chicago - Well known radio personality Terri Hemmert will trace the blues from the acoustic Delta blues to the electric sound of Chicago blues. Terri will delve into her video collection to show performances dating back to the Jump blues of the '40s through the contemporary generation of blues artists. She'll pay tribute to some of the blues greats including Louis Jordan, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, and Robert Cray. Tuesday, October 19, 7-9 p.m. Fee is $25. Location: The Latin School of Chicago, 59 W. North Ave.

Chicago Blues Experience: Bruce Iglauer, founder and president of the largest independent contemporary blues label in the world, will provide a historical look at the blues - from Mississippi right up to Buddy Guy's Legends Blues Club here in Chicago, the site of this event. Participants will enjoy live blues music at the legendary Buddy Guy's. Tuesday, November 9, 8-10:30 p.m. Fee is $25. Location: Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Ave.

The Live & Learn program at The Latin School of Chicago offers a broad variety of adult evening classes. Instructors in the program donate their time and resources, and proceeds benefit the financial aid program at The Latin School of Chicago.

Registration is required. To register or request a free catalogue, call The Live & Learn office, (312) 573-4698.