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⏲ Duration: 20 min 88 sec ✓ Published: 13-May-2011
Description: The American premiere performance of The Escape of Jonah - a vernacular oratorio by Matti Kovler.nnThis work of music theater retells the story of the biblical prophet Jonah from today's point of view, bringing together the sounds of a nine-piece band, Jazz choir, soloists and electronics.nnMatti Kovler Ensemble:nnStarring: Ezra Weller - trumpet (Jonah)nMatti Kovler - voice/pianonThe NEC Jazz Vocal Ensemble (dir. Dave Devoe)nAdam Pelandini, Sax. sopranonLogan Strosahl - Sax. altonFausto Sierakow
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