VARIOUS | Okpebholo Chamber Works

Okpebholo Chamber Works brings together Chicago composer Shawn E. Okpebholo and an all-Chicago roster of acclaimed performers, marking the first recording devoted exclusively to Okpebholo’s chamber music. The album presents works deeply connected to Chicago’s history, communities, and cultural life. Collaborators include Eighth Blackbird, violinist Rachel Barton Pine, Picosa Ensemble, Grossman Ensemble, and saxophonist Julian Velasco, among others. These world-premiere recordings will offer a vivid portrait of Chicago through artists who have shaped — and been shaped by — the city’s vibrant music scene.