Promise of the Heart
Jazz Soul Chamber Opera™
December 20, 2023
Arlington TX
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Composed and Directed by
Arlington & Hope Jones
Set in the 1930s at the height of the jazz age, Promise of the Heart is a story of Abe who follows his heart and leads his family on a journey to find global success in the music business but his dreams and destiny are almost derailed by despair, deceit, death and doubt.
The new style of opera, developed by Arlington & Hope Jones, combines classical, jazz, and soul music to create an avant-garde sound and an enduring experience.
This is the world premiere.
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CAST
Lwazi Hlati – Abe
Dr. Erica Vernice Simmons – Sula
Kevin Whalum – Lee
Candace “Mahogany” Warren – Lauren
Nathan Young – Jazz
Jerwinn Land – Suitor
Gabe Meadows – Suitor
Carolyn Lee Jones – Ensemble / Townspeople
Talyah Thomas – Ensemble / Townspeople
Kolby Carpenter – Ensemble / Townspeople
Fiona Feil – Spirit of Dance
Ursula Hicks & PV – Lindy Hop Dancers
featuring Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band
Arlington Jones – piano
Arlington “Ollie” Jones III – drums
James Driscoll – bass
Jorge Ginorio – percussion
Quamon Fowler – saxophone
Dr. Meg Griffith – flute
Presented by Arlington & Hope Jones in partnership with The Music Stand
Venue:
Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts
900 E. Sanford Street, Arlington TX 76011
