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).
PROGRAM
The Lord’s Prayer
DEBUSSY Chansons de Bilitis
RAVEL Chansons Madécasses
DUPARC L’invitation au voyage
SATIE Je te veux
POULENC Les chemins de l’amour
DUKE ELLINGTON Works for Soprano Voice
Heaven
In a Sentimental Mood
Praise God and Dance
Wade in the Water
Call & Response
Program subject to change.
PRELUDES @ THE WALLIS
Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert conversation with the artists moderated by Classical California KUSC's Brian Lauritzen.
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