David Witter is an author and journalist who specializes in Chicago history and music.  His books include:  Oldest Chicago; Chicago Magic, A History of Stagecraft and Spectacle; and Be BeBop, Swing and Bella Musica, Jazz and the Italian American Experience, with William Dal Cerro.

 

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David is also a photographer and musician…

David is also a photographer and musician…

Free-lance publications include: New City The Chicago Reader The Washington Post The Chicago Tribune Living Blues The Bay Area Music Magazine Fra Noi and Gambit Witter is also a photographer & musician and lectures extensively at libraries and historical organizations throughout Chicagoland.

David is also a photographer and musician…
David is also a photographer and musician…

Free-lance publications include: New City The Chicago Reader The Washington Post The Chicago Tribune Living Blues The Bay Area Music Magazine Fra Noi and Gambit Witter is also a photographer & musician and lectures extensively at libraries and historical organizations throughout Chicagoland.

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Three Books Published – Countless News Contributions
Three Books Published – Countless News Contributions

Oldest Chicago, Lake Claremont Press; 2014 Chicago Magic, A History of Stagecraft and Spectacle; History Press BeBop, Swing and Bella Musica: Jazz and the Italian American Experience; Fra Noi Inc. –co-authored with William Dal Cerro.

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Your photography inspired me to go out there and explore Chicago again. Thank you, David, for sharing these pictures.

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I enjoyed every piece of it. How intelligent and delightful your writings are! Every single article belongs here.

Natalie J, NY

Those illustrations complete the charming atmosphere of your works. Smart decision on including them here and there.

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