Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz
It was the birth of the modern era, and Jazz was the soundtrack for change. This Soulpepper Concert favourite explores the stories of the women that infused jazz with a profound social purpose – Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald. Soulpepper Slaight Music Associate Divine Brown pays tribute to these unsung heroes and the powerful movement they inspired. 

Created by Divine Brown
Directed by Weyni Mengesha
Written by Divine Brown with Sarah Wilson
Music Direction by Joel Joseph with Divine Brown
Featured Performers: Divine Brown, Shakura Dickson, Renee Rowe, Akosua Amo-Adem
Musicians: Alexis Baro, Shelkah Francis-Williams, Joel Joseph, Etric Lyon, Worrell McFarlane
Lighting Designer: Raha Javanfar
Sound Designer: Andres Castillo-Smith
Video/Projection Designer: Frank Donato
Associate Lighting Designer: Noah Feaver
Assistant Lighting Designer: Matthew Ivanoff
Assistant Video/Projection Designer: Nicole Eunju Bell
Stage Manager: Michael Hart
Assistant Stage Manager: Emilie Aubin

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