Narra-Musicals
Narra-Musicals
Warren Oree’s CUSTOMIZED AND INTERACTIVE "NARRA-MUSICALS" PRESENTED WITH LIVE JAZZ.
Music is provided by the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble with special guests and narration by Warren Oree.
To discuss a customized package:
Call: 215.421.3688
Email: lifelinemusic@comcast.net
MEMPHIS MEETS MOTOWN
The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble bring Detroit and Memphis to the same musical destination: soul power. If you’ve “Heard It Through the Grapevine” while you were “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay,” then “Get Ready” for some “Respect” and more musical excitement.
MOTOWN MEETS JAZZ
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Another example of homegrown American music is Jazz! Music continues to evolve and grow in so many directions. Lifeline Music presents the union of these two musical genres by keeping the signature Motown musical “hooks” as a significant part of the presentation while infusing the jazz style of solos and improvisation. Together these two styles create a sound that propels and moves the listener to a place where memories stimulate and refresh. iption text goes here
THE STORY OF JAZZ
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This presentation follows the development of jazz from its African roots to the various forms it has taken over the years including Duke Ellington's Swing; Parker and Gillespie's Be-Bop; Ornette Coleman's avant-garde and even dares to predict the future sounds of jazz.
JOHN COLTRANE: THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
BILLIE HOLIDAY: STRANGE FRUIT BLESSED BY HER OWN TREE
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This program explores some of her more popular songs and reasons for composing / singing them. It also goes beyond the over-used theme of her drug abuse and destructive lifestyle and shares some in-depth views of who this "Lady Day" really was and how she continues to impact jazz and many other types of music down to the present day.
LEE MORGAN: PHILLY'S HARD BOP SOUND MACHINE
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Noted for his fiery, yet soulful rhythmic explorations, he was sought after at a young age by many of the greats including Dizzy Gillespie who he played with at age 18. This presentation focuses on his hard driving, whirlwind sound and parallels his life and his music up until his untimely death.
THE DRUMBEAT IS THE HEARTBEAT
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The program includes solo drumming in the styles of each drummer; each drummer performing separately with the jazz band playing songs that were signature pieces for that particular drummer; all three drummers playing with the band, and the three playing a finale together. This program takes drumming away from the "back of the stage" and into the forefront of musical relevance.
Length of Programs: Approximately 90 minutes (including audience talk back) but can be adjusted to suit your needs.