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[supsystic-social-sharing id="1"]THE JAZZ GOSPEL MESSIAH ~ ONE SHOW ONLY
Co-produced by Rackham Choir
Featuring renowned soloists Roderick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Karen Marie Richardson and an all-star ensemble of Detroit jazz legends Marion Hayden, Alvin Waddles, and Dave Taylor.
An annual Detroit winter tradition! This soul stirring, toe-tapping rendition of Handel’s Messiah never fails to bring audiences to their feet. It’s an exhilarating fusion of gospel, jazz and classical music performed by the Rackham Symphony Choir, the Too Hot Orchestra and an all-star cast of soloists. This is a celebration unlike any other.
Running Time
2 hrs 30 mins including intermission
Pre-performance Talk
6:30 – 7:00 pm. Pre-performance concert talk in the auditorium. Free to ticketed guests.
Creative Team
Conductor and artistic director: Suzanne Mallare Acton
Orchestra: Too Hot Orchestra
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[supsystic-social-sharing id="1"]THE JAZZ GOSPEL MESSIAH ~ ONE SHOW ONLY Co-produced by Rackham Choir Featuring renowned soloists Roderick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Karen Marie Richardson and an all-star ensemble of Detroit jazz legends Marion Hayden, Alvin Waddles, and Dave Taylor. An annual Detroit winter tradition! This soul stirring, toe-tapping rendition of Handel’s Messiah never fails to bring audiences to their feet. It’s an exhilarating fusion of gospel, jazz and classical music performed by the Rackham Symphony Choir, the Too Hot Orchestra and an all-star cast of soloists. This is a celebration unlike any other. Running Time 2 hrs 30 mins including intermission Pre-performance Talk 6:30 – 7:00 pm. Pre-performance concert talk in the auditorium. Free to ticketed guests. Creative Team Conductor and artistic director: Suzanne Mallare Acton Orchestra: Too Hot Orchestra