Jazz Musician Rufus Reid to debut four movement work “Quiet Pride” inspired by sculptures created by American artist Elizabeth Catlett, Feb. 28-29, 7:30 PM, Baton Rouge, Reid to lead Louisiana State Univ Jazz Ensemble/Orchestra and play upright bass
WEBWIRE – Sunday, February 26, 2012
Jazz artist, composer and jazz educator Rufus Reid (http://www.rufusreid.com) will bring to life a master production of art influencing art, as he presents the world premiere of his four movement work Quiet Pride, on Feb. 28-29 at 7:30 PM each night, at The Manship Theater, The Shaw Center in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana (100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 225-344-0334, http://manshiptheatre.org). Mr. Reid, a jazz artist whose performing and recording credits include a who’s who of jazz musicians (Dexter Gordon, Eddie Harris, Thad Jones and many others), will lead the Louisiana State University orchestra and play upright bass for the debut concert performance of this four-movement work - “Recognition;” “Glory;” “Mother & Child;” and “Singing Head.” – inspired by four sculptures created by American artist Elizabeth Catlett.
