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Melvin Van Peebles |
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| Global film legend, Broadway musical producer, composer, author and recording artist Melvin Van Peebles had such a good time working with Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber, with whom he brought Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, the Hood Opera to the Paris stage in February 2010, that he recruited several members to join him. The result is Laxative, MVP plus five other brilliant musicians with their instruments and voices: Jared Michael Nickerson, electric bass; Paula Henderson, baritone saxophone; Bruce Mack, keyboards; Will Martina, cello; and Chris Eddleton, drums. Down through the years, MVP, with disarming charm, razor wit and an infectious sense of humor, has remained his same old vibrant, provocateur-with-a-heart-of-gold self. He is, in every sense of the phrase, a true American treasure, and this rare performance is not to be missed! Van Peebles will share with us songs he has penned, plus hilarious lessons picked up from his adventures on the road of life. "Funk wasn't just invented yesterday," MVP reminds us. MVP's unique narrative and singing style backs him up, drawing his audience into a world of hopes, chuckles and hard knocks. His music ranges from blues to jazz, from R&B to country. Ever a student of the human condition, his tunes capture the conversations, internal and external, one has paddling through life, trying to keep one's head above water. It is guaranteed to be a spellbinding evening. Van Peebles' film La permission (The Story of a Three Day Pass) will be shown in the screening room before the performance. For a combo ticket to both the film and the live music, click here. Ticket options: Film only: $12 (Buy here) Music only: $15 (Purchase on this page) Film and Music: $22 (Buy here) |
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