Take 6 has come a long way from their days at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, where McKnight formed the group as The Gentleman's Estate Quartet in the 1980s. Members Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble (who recently won his 11th Grammy Award, this one as arranger), Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley have been heralded by Quincy Jones as "the baddest vocal cats on the planet." Take 6 showcases six voices united in crystal clear harmony, placed against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop. Take 6, 10-time GRAMMY and Dove awards winners and Gospel Music Hall of Famers "The young Mary has little interest in the past," explains Nnenna, "but discovers that there are more than just clean white sheets hanging 'on the line'." The clothesline becomes a magical place where memories are shared and stories told. The play explores the intergenerational relationship between Grandma Blu, played by Freelon, and her granddaughter Mary Mack, played by Cloteal Horne. She is also one of the stars of the musical theater piece. Freelon is no stranger to the music of the master singer, having toured with Ray Charles, as well as many other greatest jazz artists including Ellis Marsalis, Al Jarreau, George Benson, and others.Īs writer, composer and producer, Nnenna's recent productions include the original theatrical presentation of "The Clothesline Muse," a devised theatrical work of dance, music, spoken word, vibrant art and projections. Six-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Nnenna Freelon has earned a reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer. Having spent more than 20 years performing, Holmes has served as Joan Rivers' sidekick and announcer on "The Late Show," as the musical feature and event correspondent for "EntertainmenTV Tonight," and as the host of his own Emmy award-winning talk/variety show.ĭuenna Frelon, Grammy Nominated Jazz Vocalist/Composer/Actress/Playwright Holmes, best known for his silky vocal stylings, has also honed his many other talents, which include dancing and a warm comedic touch. The Las Vegas-based vocal star has been selling out concert halls around the world with his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence which embrace the upbeat side of life. From The Kennedy Center Honors to a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.īoasting iconic tunes from the catalogue of the man often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius," "Georgia On My Mind's" artists "make each song a winning part of the tapestry that is Ray Charles music," according to a press release. Recognized as an American treasure, Charles transcended racism and culture upheavals to win every major honor: from the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Georgia On My Mind" commemorates the late singer, songwriter, pianist, composer and Georgia native in the best way possible: with his music, which is based on gospel, blues, jazz and country. "Georgia On My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles" will be presented Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the downtown Meridian venue. I especially like his brief falsetto coming back into the verse at 2:45.May 11-One of America's most iconic and influential singers will be celebrated on the MSU Riley Center stage by an all-star cast of award-winning performers. The song was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell thirty years before this particular version was released, and various others have recorded it, but Ray Charles does it better than any of them. Listen carefully and you’ll hear the strings do a rise and fall that is strikingly reminiscent of the James Bond theme song.ģ. The strings have several great moments in the song, notably the opening few bars, but my favourite part comes at 1:17, as he sings, “Her the arms reach out to me”. Listen to them at 0:39 and I’m sure you’ll be able to imagine them in the recording studio, draped over pianos, slumped in chairs, too chilled-out to bother snapping their fingers. It sounds like a choir that’s just re-gaining consciousness after dental surgery. The world’s most laid-back back-up singers. The muscles in the back of your neck will thank you.ġ. The second the weather gets nice in your part of the world, you need to schedule a meeting with a hammock, your favourite drink, and Ray Charles. Grab your calendar, iPhone, Trapper Keeper, or whatever you use to make appointments, and schedule a time to lie in the sun somewhere with this song in your ears. If you’ve been feeling stressed lately, do yourself a favour.
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