Regina Carter and Nnenna Freelon

Regina Carter and Nnenna Freelon
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 8:00 pm
This is the 385th concert in Koerner Hall
 
Regina Carter, violin
Xavier Davis, piano
Jesse Murphy, bass
Alvester Garnett, drums
 
Nnenna Freelon, vocals
Brandon McCune, piano
Wayne Batchelor, bass
Adonis Rose, drums
 
Regina Carter                                                                                                              
Violin
Regina Carter is a virtuoso jazz violinist who draws from a diverse well of influences that include classical, jazz, Motown swing, funk, and world music. Over a span of more than two decades, she has established herself as an enduring and creative force in jazz, thanks to a string of highly acclaimed solo and collaborative recordings, a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2006, and a relentless tour schedule that has taken her to all corners of the globe. She has worked with a variety of high-profile jazz and pop artists, including Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Max Roach, Oliver Lake, and Wynton Marsalis.Her latest project, Southern Comfort, will be released by Sony Masterworks in early 2014.
 
Nnenna Freelon                                                                                                          
Vocals
Six-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer. With a soul-driven finger on the pulse of jazz and armed with a variety of prestigious accolades, including the Billie Holiday Award and Eubie Blake Award, this singer shows no signs of stopping. Her various recordings under Concord Music Group, including the 2010 release Homefree, has delighted both fans, and critics alike. An accomplished singer, composer, producer, and arranger (as well as budding actress), one thing is certain—Nnenna Freelon is a true original!
 
Both Ms. Carter and Ms. Freelon are making their Royal Conservatory debuts tonight.