What a Wonderful World” when the soothing sounds of Marcus Belgrave take the stage at the Schwartz Center, kicking off the new year and spring season.
Belgrave, an internationally recognized jazz trumpet great, came to prominence touring and recording with Ray Charles in addition to spearheading the modern jazz movement in New York.
Along with his seven piece band, Marcus Belgrave incorporates the three essential qualities needed to deliver a loving and convincing tribute to Louis Armstrong: a trumpet virtuoso with a naturally low, gravelly voice and stage persona full of warmth and joy.
“Louis Armstrong Tradition” includes selections such as “Heebie Jeebies”, “Blueberry Hill”, “What a Wonderful World” and “Hello Dolly.”
Belgrave’s “Louis Armstrong Tradition” will perform at the Schwartz Center in Dover, Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $22, with a $19 discount for student, senior - 65 and older - and military,
Children 12 and under are $12. For more information or to purchase tickets call the Box Office Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 302-678-5152. Advance sales are encouraged.
