Music Icons GAMBLE & HUFF to be Honored by Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia with Lifetime Achievement Gala

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, a founding resident company of the

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, presents its Lifetime Achievement Award

Gala in honor of Philadelphia legends Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff on Saturday,

May 21, 2011 at 6 PM at The Westin Philadelphia. The event is black tie.

“There is no other duo like Gamble & Huff. As a fellow music lover, innovator

and director, I have the utmost respect for these men. Without them, the

popular music of today would have no soul,” says Chamber Orchestra Music

Director Dirk Brossé.

The gala will kick off with cocktails and a three-course sit-down dinner,

followed by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff’s recognition ceremony and an evening

of dancing with a live band and open bar. A collection of Gamble & Huff’s

biggest hits will be performed live by special guest artists and musicians.

Mr. Gamble and Mr. Huff are also eagerly looking forward to the event. “We are

extremely honored to be recognized by this prestigious institution for the 40th

Anniversary of the founding of our record label, Philadelphia International

Records,” the duo says. “Further, we are especially honored because we created

the historic Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) with a combined foundation of rhythm

and orchestral sounds through our MFSB Band featuring members of the local

orchestra community.”

Gala Chairman The Honorable Edward G. Rendell says, “I am extremely proud that

the groundbreaking team of Gamble and Huff came from our city of brotherly

love.  All Philadelphians take great pride that our city produced such

legendary music icons.”

In addition to a night of exciting musical entertainment, silent and live

auctions will take place featuring unique and hard-to-find items, including

travel opportunities, sports and music memorabilia, concert tickets and much

more. Each gala attendee will go home with a commemorative CD to ensure an

evening they will always remember.

“It is our exceptional good fortune and honor to present two of the world’s

greatest living musical producers, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, for our

orchestra’s benefit. On this occasion we are also proud to honor Gamble and

Huff with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia’s prestigious Lifetime

Achievement Award at The Westin Philadelphia,” says Chamber Orchestra President

William H. Roberts.

Several levels of ticketing are available, including individual tickets from

$250 (Early Bird Special through March 31) and ten-seat table sponsors from

$3,000. Please visit www.chamberorchestra.org/gala or call 215.545.5451,

extension 29, for more information.

“We are thrilled to pay tribute to Philadelphia legends Kenneth Gamble and Leon

Huff with our Lifetime Achievement Award. Over the past fifty years, their ear

for music has truly made them the pioneers of the soul and R&B genres. They

have played an incredibly important part in making our great City a cultural

powerhouse,” says Chamber Orchestra Executive Director Peter H. Gistelinck.

Forty years ago, legendary producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff created the

world renowned Philadelphia International Records label and gave birth to The

Sound of Philadelphia. With over 100 Gold and Platinum records, their

extraordinary roster includes artists such as Patti LaBelle, The O’Jays, Lou

Rawls, and Teddy Pendergrass and hits such as Me and Mrs. Jones, For the Love

of Money and Love Train.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia is a 33-member professional ensemble,

founded in 1964 by Marc Mostovoy and now led by Music Director Dirk Brossé,

with Ignat Solzhenitsyn as Conductor Laureate. The Chamber Orchestra brings

intimate experiences of world-class small orchestral performances to the

greater Philadelphia area, enriching the musical life of the City and region by

the integrity and excellence of its musicianship, the boldness and vitality of

its programming, and by building the loyalty of its audiences, musicians and

supporters.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Lifetime Achievement Award Gala

Honoring Music Icons

Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff

Saturday, May 21, 2011

6 PM

The Westin Philadelphia

99 South 17^th Street, Philadelphia

www.chamberorchestra.org/gala

www.gamble-huffmusic.com