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Ann Hampton Callaway Finds Inspiration in Great Vocalists

The singer-songwriter talks about writing songs for Barbra Streisand, and her father.

Aired 08/03/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Ann Hampton Callaway Finds Inspiration in Great Vocalists

Clip: 8/3/2017 | 8m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

The singer-songwriter talks about writing songs for Barbra Streisand, and her father.

Ann Hampton Callaway has composed songs recorded by Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and Patti LuPone. Her recent concert performances focus on the repertoire of Ella Fitzgerald. She joins in performance and to discuss her career—and her father, who launched “Chicago Tonight.”

Aired 08/03/2017 | Rating NR

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