Savion Glover brings his latest production, PROjECt.9, to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, where he showcases his innovative approach to tap dance and percussion. Glover serves as both lead percussionist and dancer, performing original compositions that reflect themes of identity and community. This performance, featuring a band and a vocalist, highlights Glover's artistry and his emphasis on sound collaboration and improvisation. His influential career includes historic collaborations and accolades, making this an exciting opportunity to experience his craft live.
Cast and Creative team for SAVION GLOVER: PROjECt.9 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Cast
Caridad de la Luz
poet
Alexander Claffy
bass
Julius Rodriguez
piano/keyboard
Jeremiah Collier
drums
Wallace Rooney Jr.
saxophone
Nat Adderley Jr.
piano
Andra Day
vocalist
Arturo Sandoval
trumpet
Ben Williams
bass
Carlos Varela
vocals + guitar
Chuck D
hip-hop artist
Christian McBride
bass/bandleader
Diana Fuentes
vocals
George Cables
piano
Jerome Jennings
drums
José James
vocals
Ledisi
vocals
Lenny Williams
vocals
Nuyorican Poets Café Slam Team
poets
Rakim
hip-hop artist
Rachael Price
vocals
Savion Glover
tap dance + percussion
Slick Rick
hip-hop artist
Stanley Clarke
bass
Stanley Jordan
guitar
Tyehimba Jess
poet
Tyreek McDole
vocalist
Vilray Bolles
guitar + vocals
West Love
vocals
Raina Simone
rapper
DJ Spinna
DJ
Colin Cook
guitar.
Creative Team
Christian McBride
Jazz Advisor
Rachael Price
Vocalist
Vilray Bolles
Musician
Nnenna Freelon
Judge
Janis Siegel
Judge
Rodrigo Toscano
Poet
DJ Spinna
Musician
Wayne Winborne
Executive Director
Eyesha Marable
AVP, Comm Engagement
Christian McBride Big Band
Band
Stanley Jordan
Musician
Nat Adderley Jr.
Musician
George Cables
Musician
Alexander Claffy
Musician
Jerome Jennings
Musician
Arturo Sandoval
Musician
Diana Fuentes
Musician.
John Scheiber
President and CEO
Angela Thomas
Press Representative
Martin Melilli
Commercial Market President
Savion Glover
Choreographer
Omar Sosa
Musician
Stanley Clarke
Musician
Carlos Varela
Musician
Chuck D
Musician
Rakim
Musician
Slick Rick
Musician
José James
Vocalist
Ledisi
Vocalist
Jackson Browne
Musician
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