Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “Spine-tingling! Full-throated, ecstatic harmonies.” -The Guardian This London-based gospel choir shot to stardom when they performed at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2019. Swaying in time with the music, heads thrown back, eyes closed, they raised the royal roof with their performance of “Stand By […]
“Harmonically sumptuous… It was masterly, it was playful, and it swung.” – The New York Times The vibist of choice for some of jazz’s most iconic artists, Steve Nelson is a name that has become associated with the pinnacle of the art form. With a resume that includes stints with Dave Holland’s acclaimed quintet, the George […]
Join the four hosts of the Unsubscribe Podcast for a night of chaos and comedy! Eli Doubletap, Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, and The Fat Electrician come together LIVE to host their unfiltered comedy podcast to a live audience.
“One of the world’s most engaging and astonishingly versatile trumpeters.” – Style Weekly If you’re looking for world-class talent, here’s a prime example from just up the road: Richmond-based trumpeter Rex Richardson has headlined international brass bands and festivals on five continents. He has collaborated with countless legendary artists and ensembles including Ray Charles, Benny Carter, […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. Ask any Hampton Roads fan how to spell jazz and they’ll tell you: J-A-E. The veteran performer, composer and radio producer/host Jae Sinnett’s name is synonymous with jazz in the region. His “Sinnett in Session” show on NPR affiliate WHRV-FM is still swinging after 35 years; his discography includes 20 […]
“Capped by a sassy whistle and sassier scat…Washington’s easygoing voice is a tutorial in confidence. Washington knows how to respect tradition and refresh it.” –Downbeat He’s one of Wynton Marsalis’s favorite singers—need we say more? Kenny Washington scats and swings, always making you feel like you’re hearing a song for the first time. A regular […]
3, 2, 1, let’s jam! The Bebop Bounty Big Band brings together storytelling and high-octane jazz like you’ve never seen before. Cowboy Bebop LIVE is a complete multimedia experience highlighting the story of critically acclaimed anime, Cowboy Bebop on the big screen with live music by the Bebop Bounty Big Band. This 14-piece jazz ensemble […]
Everyone has a favorite Luther song … what’s yours? Few artists captured audience's hearts like Luther Vandross. This heartfelt “Vegas Style” love letter to Luther features the music you love and the voice of William “Smooth” Wardlaw, whom Tom Joyner calls, “the reincarnation of one of the greatest R&B crooners of all times!”
Hailed as a national treasure by Opera News, Anthony Davis has created a legacy of operas that have broken through a centuries-old color barrier to place stories from the history of African-Americans centerstage, including his X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, Amistad, and his newest work, The Central Park Five. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis has deep roots in Hampton Roads, […]
“There is only one Adrienne Warren.” – The New York Times Hampton Roads native Adrienne Warren leapt into the limelight with her Tony-nominated performance in Broadway’s Shuffle Along. She then won the Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Antonyo, and Outer Critics Circle awards for her riveting portrayal of a rock/soul superstar in Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and also […]
Don't miss this thrilling collaboration of Studio 360 Performing Arts & the Boys Choir of Hampton Roads. It will be an evening of dance & song celebrating the artistry of today, inspired by the grandeur of the past.
Todd Stoll, director Catherine Russell, vocals Walter Blanding, tenor saxophone Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. A phenomenally gifted composer, band leader and pianist, Duke Ellington defined an era in jazz, shaping the sound of American music for more than 50 years. In fact, Ellington rejected being limited to jazz; he thought of his music as […]
