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Posts Tagged ‘jazz’

David Roussève’s ‘Halfway to Dawn’ Dances a Portrait of Jazz Great Billy Strayhorn

By Kris Eitland | November 6, 2018 | 1

“Strayhorn was far ahead of his time, gay and out and living with his life partner in the late 1930s, which was unheard of and dangerous…His motto was ‘halfway to dawn.’”

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Urban and Jookin Animal Ballets Mark Change in Acceptance, Expectation

By Kris Eitland | October 5, 2018 | 0

The San Diego dance scene is exploding with shows featuring modern, hip hop, jook, and ballet, and some are beautiful hybrids. The premiere of “Beyond Babel” and Wynton Marsalis’ “Spaces” are examples of Urban and Jook ballets that mark a change in acceptance and expectation…

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Dancing Around Town Has Jazzy, Animal Themes

By Kris Eitland | September 27, 2018 | 0

We’re falling for dances with jazzy, animal themes, trolley rides, hip hop–and it’s almost #Worldballetday

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Calif. Ballet Goes to Jazzy Dark Side in ‘The Great Gatsby’

By Kris Eitland | April 5, 2018 | 4

“There are lots of tuxes and fringe, Charleston and jazz.  Having Lisa Hightower sing and improvise, well, that takes ballet to another level.“Watch for the partnering.  It’s very physical and my dancers make high-flying lifts and tosses look easy…”

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The Chris Potter Quartet Throws Down at the La Jolla Athenaeum

By Yochanan Sebastian Winston | June 8, 2017 | 0

The Chris Potter Quartet presented a stunning jazz performance at the La Jolla Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Wednesday night.

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Saxophone Legend Joe Lovano at TSRI

By Yochanan Sebastian Winston | April 18, 2017 | 5

Saxophone giant Joe Lovano returned with his ensemble to perform at La Jolla’s TSRI Auditorium . . .

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