Creative Alliance’s inaugural performing artist in residence, tap dancer and vocalist, Brinae Ali, and her bandmates of the Baltimore Jazz Collective celebrate the life and legacy of Baltimore’s greatest tap dancer: Baby Laurence (February 24, 1921-April 2, 1974). Baby Laurence was the first tap dancer to record a jazz album—Dancemaster (recorded in 1959, released in 1977). Brinae will be sharing works in progress that reimagine his music, as well as original compositions and choreography. The Baby Laurence Legacy Project is supported by NEFA’s National Dance Projects, Johns Hopkins University Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts, and Peabody Jazz & BFA Dance Department.
Featuring
Baltimore Jazz Collective
Marc Cary | Keys
Kris Funn | Bass
Eric Kennedy | Drums
Todd Marcus | Bass Clarinet
Sean Jones | Trumpet
Performing Artist Collaborators
Wendel Patrick | Turntables, Beatbox, Effects
Gerson Lanza | Tap
Lisa LaTouche | Tap
PJ Pinkett | Tap
Folashade Forman-Bey | Dance
WombWork Productions Nu World Ensemble
Ticket Pricing
FRI FEB 21 | 7:30PM
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Early Bird General Admission
$25
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General Admission
$30
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Members General Admission
$27
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Virtual Stream
$15
SAT FEB 22 | 7:30PM
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Early Bird General Admission
$25
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General Admission
$30
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Members General Admission
$27
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Virtual Stream
$15
