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Detroit, (March 1, 2023) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will again welcome the Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus to the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube (The Cube) for a program celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder. The Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus is an all-star Detroiter band celebrating the diversity of music pioneered in Detroit—from blues, rock, and soul to R&B, jazz, and beyond.
The program will take place on March 11 at 8 p.m. and will feature original arrangements of Stevie Wonder’s hit songs with musicians Pamela Wise (piano), Dwight Adams (trumpet), Vincent Chandler (trombone), Kasan Belgrave (alto saxophone), Rafael Leafar (tenor saxophone), Alex Harding (baritone saxophone), Chelly K and Rob Carter (vocals), Josef Deas (bass), Oliver Nevilles (guitar), and Djallo Djakate (drums).
Detroit City Jazz Orchestra Plus: A Celebration of the Music of Stevie Wonder will take place Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube (The Cube), located within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center at 3711 Woodward Avenue.
Please note: the DSO does not appear on this performance.
2022-2023 SEASON DSO SAFETY POLICIES: The DSO no longer requires audiences to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances. Masks are optional although strongly recommended at DSO performances, particularly when Wayne County and surrounding communities are in the high or "red" category as defined by the CDC. The DSO asks audience members to do their part to create a safe environment for everyone and encourages those who are not feeling well to stay home.
Tickets for this performance start at $20 for general admission, with cabaret seating options available for $40. Tickets can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programming in the Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings Cube is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Peter and Julie Cummings. The Cube is the DSO’s black box performance space located within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. The CUBE is defined for the curated, urban, boundless experiences it delivers to audiences. The venue is designed to not only be accessible, but also relevant to communities the DSO serves through consciously curated arts programming that spans across musical and artistic genres.
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DETROIT CITY ORCHESTRA PLUS: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER
Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.
The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube
Pamela Wise, piano
Dwight Adams, trumpet
Vincent Chandler, trombone
Kasan Belgrave, alto saxophone
Rafael Leafar, tenor saxophone
Alex Harding, baritone saxophone
Chelly K, vocals
Rob Carter, vocals
Josef Deas, bass
Oliver Nevilles, guitar
Djallo Djakate, drums
The Detroit City Orchestra Plus returns to present original arrangements celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder.
Ticket Information:
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Cabaret Seating
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About the DSO
The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.
Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in seven metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.
A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.