... A JAZZ NATIVITY
THE JAZZ NATIVITY TURNS 21 AND GOES TO BIRDLAND
CHRISTMAS TREASURE FOR ENTIRE FAMILY PLAYS AT BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS EVE, SUNDAY, DEC.24TH 6pm
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CHRISTMAS DAY, MONDAY, Dec. 25TH 5 & 8pm
TICKETS $35 NOW ON SALE AT BIRDLAND 212-581-3080 or http:// www.birdlandjazz.com/
Birdland
315 W 44th St (btw 8 & 9 aves)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 581-3080
“BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT...A JAZZ NATIVITY" turns 21 this December and celebrates the milestone with its first ever show in a jazz club. Written, arranged and conducted by singer-songwriter Anne Phillips - at the suggestion of the late John Garcia Gensel of St. Peter's Church - the Jazz Nativity will feature trombonist Slide Hampton, Latin jazz flutist Dave Valentin and tap dancer Max Pollak as the Three Kings. Hilary Kole will sing the role of Mary, Brenda Feliciano, the archangel and, as always in the production, there will be an all-star band featuring Latin percussionist Candido.
The show is a reverent and joyful version of the classic story told through a combination of well known Christmas Carols and original music by Anne Phillips, Bob Kindred and Dave and Iola Brubeck.
The JAZZ NATIVITY is produced by Kindred Spirits, a not-for-profit organization formed by Ms. Phillips and her husband, tenor saxophonist Bob Kindred, who is music director and is featured in the show. It is directed by Tad and Beth Jones. The JAZZ NATIVITY has been performed annually around the country. The late Charles Kuralt, of CBS Sunday Morning, was a frequent host and is featured on the CD recording with Lionel Hampton, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Benny Powell Toots Thielemans and many other jazz greats.
“Seeing THE JAZZ NATIVITY should be a prerequisite for entering the pearly Gates"--The Reverend James A Forbes Jr., Riverside Church
For more information contact All About Jazz.
