LOS ANGELES (Recording Academy) - WHO: Honorees: Common, Jam Productions (Arny Granat and Jerry Mickelson) Chaka Khan, and Les Paul.
Presenters: GRAMMY winner Jimmy Jam, GRAMMY nominee Billy Corgan, WGCI's Elroy Smith and Tiffany Green, Recording Academy Chairman Terry Lickona, Jerry Butler as well as 93 WXRT-FM's Norm Winer.
Scheduled Performers: Bobby Broom, Syleena Johnson, Donald Lawrence and Guests along with Malik Yusef. Remarks will be made by Recording Academy President Neil Portnow and Chicago Chapter President Steve "Silk" Hurley. NBC5's Bob Sirott will act as master of ceremonies.
WHAT: The Recording Academy Honors was established to celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community. Formerly known as the Heroes Awards, this annual gala supports the Chicago Chapter's ongoing advocacy, education and professional development programs.
WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 2006, 6 - 10 p.m.
5:45 p.m. Media Check-In
6 p.m. VIP reception
8 p.m. Awards Presentation
WHERE: The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower - Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
20 E. Chestnut
Chicago, Ill
The Recording Academy's Chicago Chapter was founded in 1961 on historic Michigan Ave. and was the third Chapter to be initiated. Chicago was chosen because it was one of the biggest recording centers of the time. The Chapter works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in not only the Chicago cultural community, but also in many other cities across the Midwest. It represents Midwest members from Minneapolis to Detroit and Kansas City to Cleveland as well as Chicago.
Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs - including the creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download (www.WhatsTheDownload.com). For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
