The Legacy of Ella Fitzgerald: Jazz St. Louis Big Band with Victor Goines featuring Denise Thimes
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Date
Mar 15, 2024 7:30PM
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The Legacy of Ella Fitzgerald: Jazz St. Louis Big Band with Victor Goines featuring Denise Thimes
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The Jazz St. Louis Big Band, under the direction of Victor Goines, is making its 2024 debut to the Ferring Jazz Bistro with all-new arrangements showcasing St. Louis' beloved vocalist, Denise Thimes. Join us in welcoming the spring season, as they pay tribute to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, illuminating her timeless sound and soulful essence.
Long known for their annual celebration of the Ellington & Strayhorn Nutcracker, the Jazz St. Louis Big Band has been heralded for its many collaborations within the St. Louis region. In 2019, the Jazz St. Louis Big Band received the A&E Arts Award for Best Collaboration with the Big Muddy Dance Company, NinePBS, and the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival for the adaptation of Duke Ellington’s masterpiece, Such Sweet Thunder. It has also received rave reviews for its performances at the Grandel Theatre with the adaptation of Ellington’s Black, Brown, & Beige in 2022.
The fabulous Denise Thimes will showcase her talents as our vocalist for this two-evening celebration. She has toured Paris with David Sanborn, sung for the Queen of Thailand, Queen Elizabeth II, President George W. Bush, and was handpicked by Aretha Franklin to perform for the Queen of Soul’s 72nd birthday celebration. With a voice described as a beautiful blend of Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday by the late, great St. Louis trumpeter Clark Terry, it is no surprise that he personally selected Ms. Thimes as his featured vocalist for a special performance at the iconic Flushing Town Hall.
Join us for this special musical experience featuring new arrangements by Victor Goines, created specifically for the Jazz St. Louis Big Band and Ms. Thimes, exploring the essence of the blues, syncopation, and the suggestion of swing in our soulful venue. Come be a part of this unforgettable celebration!
❝ Where authenticity and showmanship intersect, it is there you will find Denise Thimes. She dazzles and excites her audience, who are delighted to be held in the palm of her hand! ❞
— Scott Stegman, Proprietor of Winter’s Jazz Club in Chicago
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