MUSIC
THE WALLIS PRESENTS
ULYSSES OWENS, JR. & J’NAI BRIDGES: NOTES ON HOPE
Apr 27, 2023
7:30 PMOpera 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
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
Program subject to change.
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
Program subject to change.
ULYSSES OWENS, JR. and J’NAI BRIDGES