In Memoriam Fredda Hyman (1937-2011)

Fredda Hyman in her music-filled loft (photo by Antonio Pérez for the Chicago Tribune)

On December 1st, 2011 Music in the Loft founder Fredda Hyman passed away in her Chicago loft.  On that day, up and coming performers and composers lost one of their greatest champions.  As for myself, I lost one of my greatest friends and supporters, a surrogate mom and a confidant.  Please read my Tribute to Fredda Hyman, founder and artistic director for almost two decades of Music in the Loft.