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Eric Reed and the Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey

2007-2008 Season
  Saturday, February 16, 2008
8:00 PM

Miller Theatre
Jazz


Eric Reed, piano
Wycliffe Gordon, trombone and vocals
Ella Mitchell, vocals
Damien Sneed, organ
Dezron L. Douglas, bass
McClenty Douglas Hunter, Jr., drums


with chorus: Stephanie Oplacio, Melonie Daniels, Bettina Harris, Faith Monah, Katrice Walker, and Linny Smith


THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURED IN A PREVIOUS SEASON!

As the composer behind such timeless hymns as Take My Hand, Precious Lord and There'll be Peace in the Valley, the Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey became known as the father of Gospel music by introducing secular sounds to sacred lyrics. Hear pianist Eric Reed and guests resurrect Dorsey's songs, favorites of such diverse individuals as Johnny Cash, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Lyndon B. Johnson.

photo by TAR


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