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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
Mad Theatricals
© Copyright-Drika Overton
(634479378201)
Record Label: Mad Theatricals
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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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