World Premiere
Written and performed by Cécile McLorin Salvant
Arranged and conducted by Darcy James Argue
Alexa Tarantino: soprano/alto sax, piccolo, flute, clarinet
Tom Christensen: tenor sax, bass clarinet, oboe, English horn
Kirk Knuffke: trumpet
Josh Roseman: trombone, tuba
Mivos Quartet: Olivia de Prato, violin; Lauren Cauley, violin;
Victor Lowrie, viola; John Popham, cello
Warren Wolf: vibraphone, marimba
Brandon Seabrook: guitar, banjo
Helen Sung: piano, organ, melodica
David Wong: bass
Samuel Torres: percussion
"I said she's in 'command of' the jazz tradition. Better to say she's in communion with it…. When she scats, it's not an ego trip but a musical game, where notes and syllables get to shape-shift." —The New York Times Magazine
"A woman lived in the woods on the outskirts of town. Her skin was chocolate brown. Upon her head she wore a crown of bones." —Cécile McLorin Salvant
Premium seating available.
Bring the Kids for $1.Tickets include same-day Museum admission
This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Enjoy a pre-performance drink in The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. Wine, prosecco, and water will be available for purchase. Doors will open approximately one hour prior to the event.
