Come Sunday: Duke Ellington's sacred hymn described his deep religious faith. It was part of a major sacred muisc suite called Black, Brown & Beige. The words invoke the hope & prayer that the lengthy trials and tribulation of the Afro-American community would come to a peaceful end. Despite the lengthy struglled, It's still a long,long road to travel.

Soprano Kathleen Battle and saxophanist Branford Marsalis perform with such intensity that it almost makes a believer of this old agnostic. Such is the power of music when combined with such solemn & inspirational lyrics.

On June 23, 2019, I hope to hear Brian Barlow's Big Band perform the sacred music of Duke Ellington as part of the Jazz Vespers program at Toronto;s magnificent Christ Church Deer Park
It takes place at 4:30 pm along with a brief reflection by Jazz Vespers Clergy.
           Admission is free,donations are welcome.

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