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Mad Theatricals : Clara's Dream A Jazz Nutcracker
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A high-voltage jazz and tap adaptation of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, with an original score ranging from swing and bebop, to Latin, African and Irish.
Genre: Jazz: Swing/Big Band
Release Date: 2003
Clara's Dream A Jazz Nutcracker Record Label: Mad Theatricals
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
The Dream Begins (Overture) 4:51 $0.99
The Guests Arrive 3:59 $0.99
Three Gifts 3:27 $0.99
Waltz 4:16 $0.99
The Funky Nut 4:18 $0.99
A Challenge 2:54 $0.99
Peanut Brittle Brigade 5:01 $0.99
Snowflakes 1:52 $0.99
Salvation Army Band 2:21 $0.99
Duke's Place 4:18 $0.99
Spanish 2:56 $0.99
Suger Plum Tango 3:20 $0.99
Cuban Coffee 3:46 $0.99
Dixie Swing 2:59 $0.99
African 2:06 $0.99
Be Bop Waltz 4:48 $0.99
Chinoiserie 3:12 $0.99
Clara Swings 2:58 $0.99
Russian Cowboy 1:26 $0.99
Finale 6:21 $0.99
Curtain 2:13 $0.99
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Album Notes

Featuring: Brenda Bufalino, Dean Diggins, Josh Hilberman, Drika Overton, Bob Thomas, Katey Yoder & entire cast with the Paul Arslanian sextet

Recorded live at The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH, in December 2002, the CD captures the electricity and spontaneity of this high-voltage, swinging and sophisticated adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fairy tale ballet, The Nutcracker. Innovative and inspired jazz arrangements of the cool classical themes are played by a virtuosic six-piece band and danced by a company of internationally acclaimed tap dancers.

"Clara's Dream, a jazz nutcracker" was created by MaD Theatricals, a company of dancers and musicians led by artistic director Drika Overton. Performed to sold out houses since its premiere in 2000, it is a uniquely American jazz tap celebration.

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