Dreaming The Duke

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Award-winning vocalists Nnenna Freelon from the jazz world andHarolyn Blackwell from the classical world will blend and shape theirrespective genres to celebrate the legacy and influences of the greatDuke Ellington.
Joining these two stunning vocalists is noted pianist Mike Garson,whose work in both the jazz and classical worlds has made him the idealarranger, accompanist, and musical director for this show. From J.SBach to David Bowie, Garson's boundless musical talents have made himone of the most in-demand pianists in jazz and pop.
Six-time GRAMMY(c) Award-nominee Nnenna Freelon has earned awell-deserved reputation as a captivating performer. In 2001 sheinspired an enthusiastic standing ovation from 20,000 music-industryinsiders and celebrities when she took the stage at the 43rd annualGRAMMY Awards.
Best known for his impressive skills as a pianist, Mike Garson isa respected composer and a budding computer artist. Embracing the ideaof the "Renaissance Man," Mike continually experiments with new waysthrough which he can communicate his humanistic ideals.
Hailed by audiences and critics alike as a "model of agility,spunk, charm, and silvery tone," Harolyn Blackwell is a familiarperformer at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Operaof Chicago, Seattle Opera, Glyndebourne and Aix-en-Provence.

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