Opera star J’Nai Bridges and Grammy Award-winning drummer and jazz trailblazer Ulysses Owens, Jr. collaborate on Notes on Hope, which includes French art songs, jazz and spirituals from Debussy, Ravel, Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, and more. “Bridges’ voice is a rich blanket of plush sound” (Opera News). “Clear, purposeful communication has anchored Ulysses Owens Jr.’s artistry since he was a kid playing drums in church” (Downbeat).
Jalen Baker, vibraphone
Ted Rosenthal, piano
David Rosenthal, guitar
Carol Robbins, harp
PROGRAM
I. Divine Hope
The Lord’s Prayer
Heaven - Duke Ellington There is a Balm in Gilead - Spiritual
II. The Crux of Hope Skin - Geri Allen (instrumental) L’invitation au voyage - Duparc Je te veux - Satie La Vie En Rose Boi Bumba - Waldermar Henrique
III. Hope Fulfilled Adoration - Florence Price Hold Fast to Your Dreams - Florence Price It’s Good to Have You Near Again - Andre Previn
