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The Music Of Duke Ellington: On A Turquoise Cloud at The Cube
Courtesy of Goode Wyche | Posted on February 26, 2020
When
Sat, February 29, 2020
10:00 pm
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Musicians
Noah Jackson
bass, acousticScott Gwinnell
pianoLeslie Deshazor Adams
violinMichelle May
violinAlex White
drumsAbout
On a Turquoise Cloud brings a stunning chapter of the Ellington songbook to light, curated by singer/scholar Candice Hoyes with artistic direction and original arrangements by bassist Noah Jackson. Comprised of rarely-performed songs that remain as innovative today as they were in Ellington’s day, “On a Turquoise Cloud” paved the way in style and substance for today’s musical theater, soul, and contemporary classical music. This rare, genre-bending collection has been nearly unknown since Duke Ellington's performances over 70 years ago, and was reclaimed by Hoyes through research. With Jackson’s creative approach, a unique blend of jazz quartet and string quartet, this concert promises to inspire music lovers of every persuasion. ...