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EMBERS: A Jazz Opera in Poems

EMBERS: A Jazz Opera in Poems

FromALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library


EMBERS: A Jazz Opera in Poems

FromALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library

ratings:
Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jan 21, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A female boxer, a madwoman stuck in Purgatory, and an irreverent angel meet across space and time to explore redemption and forgiveness in this concert reading of a work-in-progress adapted from Wolverton's novel-in-poems. Cherry plays keyboards and conducts a jazz quartet to accompany the actors who will bring to life the poetry and song.

Performed by: D'Lo, Marisol de Jesus, O-Lan Jones, Phil Meyer, Cesili Williams
and David Ornette Cherry with Organic Roots: Justo Almario, reeds; Ollie Elder Jr., bass; Don Littleton, drums, percussion.
Released:
Jan 21, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles' award-winning literary series of live conversations, readings and performances at the historic Central Library and locations throughout Los Angeles.