2008-09 Great American Songbook series

Motown & The Birth of Soul

Starring Kirk Whalum
January 16-17, 2009 at the Southern Theatre.
Friday / Saturday 8 p.m.

With the assistance of award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, the CJO relives the birth of soul and its many children, including Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. They called it the Motown sound, and the music of "The House That Soul Built" will fill the Southern Theatre with a luscious soul food treat for your ears.

One Sophisticated Lady

May 15-16, 2009 at the Southern Theatre.
Friday / Saturday 8 p.m.

Tony and Emmy® award-winning actress and singer Leslie Uggams has thrilled Broadway audiences in recent years starring in the revivals of On Golden Pond and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has starred in her own musical variety TV series, The Leslie Uggams Show, and toured with Peter Nero and Mel Torme and now joins the CJO to showcase her divine vocal talents.