TAKE 6

Legendary a cappella group Take 6 brings their unmatched vocal artistry to the Frost stage, joined by the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra for an unforgettable collaboration. Winner of 10 Grammy Awards and celebrated worldwide for their seamless integration of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop harmonies, Take 6 takes center stage in a program that fuses soaring orchestration and musical excellence.

Over their incredible career, they have collaborated with icons across genres, including Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, The Manhattan Transfer, Al Jarreau, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Jacob Collier, and many more.

Backed by the rich, cinematic sound of the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, this performance expands the vocal sextet’s iconic a cappella style into something even more dynamic with the layering lush orchestration with intricate vocal textures and inventive arrangements. The result is an evening that moves effortlessly across styles, revealing new dimensions of both ensembles.

Tickets: $40.00, $45.00, $50.00 & $65.00 VIP

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FREDA PAYNE

This lady will be paying tribute to the legendary voices of jazz: Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, GloriaLynne, Dakota Staton, Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt & Ella Fitzgearld.

As an artist with over 6 decades of performing & recording under her belt, Freda is so much more than the Pop/soul diva with million selling hits like: “Band of Gold” & “Bring Boys Home” She is a jazz chanteuse that can swing, scat, and bebop with the best of them. How can she not be? -, especially with musical interest at the early age of 13 by Motown founder, Berry Gordy and later by the legendary Quincy Jones, who produced her first jazz album: “After the lights go down and much more” in 1963”.

She has toured with Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey & Lionel Hampton on the road didn’t hurt either. ennyIn addition to concerts all over the world, some of her Broadway credits include: “Jelly’s Last Jam”, “Sophisticated Ladies” & “Blues In The Night”. The evening will be hosted by R&B legend, Kenny Lattimore who will also perform a song with Freda.

Special Guest Vocalist Thomasina Gross Sings Eartha!.

The evening of music will be accompanied by a 5-piece band under the musical direction of maestro, Josh Nelson.

Cover: $62.15

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DENISE DONATELLI

Denise Donatelli is a 3 time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist whose acclaimed albums were arranged and produced by Grammy winner Geoffrey Keezer.

Her latest release, Take My Breath Away, reunites her with Keezer and an all-star New York band. She was named Jazz Vocalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Jazz Society and regularly appears in DownBeat magazine’s Critics Poll.

The All-Star Band:
Geoffrey Keezer: Piano
Dean Parks: Guitar
Edwin Livingston: Bass
Bob Sheppard: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Gary Novak: Drums

Cover: $46.70

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RODNEY JORDAN

Growing up in Memphis, Rodney played the bass in church and with his high school orchestra. He later studied music at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, joined the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Bassist and after graduating, he became Chair of the String Department at the Dougherty County Public School. He has served as Principal Bassist with the Albany Symphony Orchestra in Albany, GA.

Teaching, having always been an important part of his life, he has held positions in Dougherty County, DeKalb County School Systems, Darton College, Georgia State University in Atlanta and since 2001 at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL as an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies.

While living in Atlanta, Jordan became one of the city’s most active jazz bassists, performing and recording with some of America’s finest jazz musicians, including Marcus Printup, Mulgrew Miller, James Williams, Milt Jackson, George Coleman, and Russell Gunn. He joined the faculty in the School of Music at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL in 2001 where he now holds a rank of Associate Professor of Jazz Studies. Jordan teaches jazz bass, jazz combo playing, music education classes, and a jazz styles class.

Jordan currently leads his own band and tours when his teaching schedule allows.

Cover: TBD

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SHAYNA STEELE

Shayna Steele is a dynamic vocalist whose powerful blend of soul, jazz and blues has made her one of the industry’s most sought-after singers. She has performed at major festivals including Monterey Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival, and with more than 100 North American symphony orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. In 2023, she debuted her solo symphony show, American Diva, with the Rochester Philharmonic, featuring arrangements by Grammy-winning conductor and composer Jeff Tyzik.

Steele has collaborated with artists including Chris Botti, Moby and Snarky Puppy, and her voice appears on soundtracks for Wicked, Hairspray, The Bourne Identity and Sex and the City 2. Her theater credits include RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar and Hairspray. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Steele has released four studio albums and teaches vocalists through private lessons, masterclasses and workshops.

Cover: Free | Performances are livestreamed, except for the student ensembles.

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