Ulysses Owens, Jr., and J'Nai Bridges: Notes on Hope - The Wallis - April 27, 2023

Carol Robbins joins opera star J’Nai Bridges and Grammy Award-winning drummer and jazz trailblazer Ulysses Owens, Jr. for 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

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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.