"bending Towards the Light ... A Jazz Nativity" is the Christmas story tokd through the mefium of Jazz featuring jazz greats, in full costume, playing the roles of the Kings, Shepherds and Angels, an all-star band and special guests. . For over 30 years the show has been performed annually in New Yotk and other cities. This year THE JAZZ NATIVITY 2020 is ON-LINE making it possible for people wordwide to see it. This production features Clark Terry, tap-danccer Harold Nicholas and Tito Puente as The Three Kings who present the gift of their talent. Other performers include Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Toots Thielemans, The New York Voices, Arturo O'Farrill and many more. The $25 ticket gives continuous access tho the show through January 7th thejazznativity.com
https://youtu.be/vOrzpjjqTaQ
“By the end of “The Jazz Nativity” you know you’ve been through something wonderful…a stirring celebration of Christmas!”
Dr. Billy Taylor, CBS Sunday Morning
“None of the classics is half so giddy, nor so utterly entertaining as “The Jazz Nativity” that burst onto the stage of Orchestra Hall on Sunday afternoon!”
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
“Anne Phillips has created a compelling evening in which the secular and sacred swirl and soar!”
Chuck Berg, Topeka News Journal
https://youtu.be/vOrzpjjqTaQ
“By the end of “The Jazz Nativity” you know you’ve been through something wonderful…a stirring celebration of Christmas!”
Dr. Billy Taylor, CBS Sunday Morning
“None of the classics is half so giddy, nor so utterly entertaining as “The Jazz Nativity” that burst onto the stage of Orchestra Hall on Sunday afternoon!”
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
“Anne Phillips has created a compelling evening in which the secular and sacred swirl and soar!”
Chuck Berg, Topeka News Journal