Nutcrackin Jazz with The Junius Courtney Big Band featuring Rhonda Benin
Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA
Join the Junius Courtney Big Band with Rhonda Benin to celebrate the holiday season and Billy Strayhorn's centenary season at the same time! The Junius Courtney Big Band steps out in full holiday regalia with their swingin’ rendition of Strayhorn’s Nutcracker. As Ellington’s musical partner, Strayhorn concocted a swirling jazz confection from Tchaikovsky’s ballet: hip holiday tunes from “Peanut Brittle Brigade” to the ”Volga Vouty.” Powerhouse vocalist Rhonda Benin brings the sugar, the soul and the showmanship. More Strayhorn originals and classics from the band’s deep book top off the night’s repertoire as stocking stuffers for a very cool Yule. Make your reservations now for joy and jazz to the world, Junius-style! http://www.yoshis.com/event/969491-junius-courtney-big-band-oakland/