BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT MARQUIS

142 years after Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address declaring that “all men are created equal”, “the unfinished work” began with the abolition of slavery,and continues with the celebration of Black History Month. Established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson before the study of black history had really even begun, the tradition of celebrating Black History in February originated in 1926.

To celebrate Black History Month in music, Marquis brings to you the music of R. Nathaniel Dett, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Dione Taylor and Molly Johnson.

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale
Listen to the Lambs
Listen: The Chariot Jubilee
The debut recording of the Nathaniel Dett Chorale features the most enduring songs of inspiration, hymns, and arrangements of spirituals by the choir's namesake composer, R. Nathaniel Dett. Brainerd Blyden-Taylor is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Nathaniel Dett Chorale.

MAR 293

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale
Carry Me Home -DVD
In Carry Me Home - The Story & Music of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, filmmakers Liam Romalis and Gerald Packer create an award-winning portrait capturing conductor Brainerd Blyden-Taylor and his extrordinary 20-member Chorale. This acclaimed ensemble brings fire and energy to some of R. Nathaniel Dett's most inspirational works, along with the music of other famed Afro-American composers.

MAR 801

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale
An Indigo Christmas
Listen: Hombe
The Nathaniel Dett Chorale presents "An Indigo Christmas - Live!". Directed by the dynamic Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, and featuring the musical talents of the queen of soul, gospel and blues, Jackie Richardson and pianist Joe Sealy with his jazz Trio. The Chorale shares the joys of this festive season in a live concert setting.

MAR 321

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale
An Indigo Christmas Live-DVD
"This joyful, heartfelt, entertaining concert will make you dance, and likely will be returned frequently to your DVD player throughout the holiday season."
- Classics Today

MAR 802

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
24 Negro Melodies, Op.59
featuring Frances Walker
Listen: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
The transcription of melodies contained in this volume is the most complete expression of Mr. Coleridge-Taylor's native bent and power. Using some of the native songs of Africa and the West Indies with songs that came into being in America during slavery, he has preserved their distinctive traits and individuality, at the same time giving them an art form fully imbued with their essential spirit.

Read more about Frances Walker.

MAR 3105

Dione Taylor
I Love Being Here With You
Listen: He's Funny That Way
Songstress Dione Taylor has emerged as a fully-formed and exciting young artist. While unmistakably a jazz album, the CD reflects Dione Taylor's love of, and background in gospel, rhythm & blues and soul. Her rich and smoky voice has a truly soulful quality, one attractively complemented by her keenly trained musical ear.
"Dione Taylor is one of the brightest young stars on the Canadian music scene. She is the total package! She has the looks, the voice and the musical experience to make a huge impact on the music industry."
- David Clayton-Thomas (Blood, Sweat and Tears)

MAR 363

Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson
Listen: My Oh My
"Molly Johnson is in great form on this disc...with her rich blend of blues and jazz confidently displayed. Flashes of Dinah Washington, Janis Joplin and Billie Holliday (whose "Don't Explain" is a treat here) colour the naturally warm textures of her voice...She's full of drama wit and heartache...surely one of the records of the year."
- Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star

MAR 283

Molly Johnson
Another Day
Listen: Melody
A collection of great songs from Molly Johnson, several of which were composed and/or arranged by the band. Includes very cool interpretations of “Summertime”, “Ooh Child” and Marc Jordan’s “I Must Have Left My Heart”.

"One of Toronto's best-kept jazz secrets...she is a proud Canadian who looks for original songs, vehicles for adult emotions...it's the individual timbre of her voice that elevates them."
- Evening Standard, London UK

MAR 287

Dione Taylor
March 29 – Royal Canadian River, Deep River, ON

Nathaniel Dett Chorale
February 29 – George Weston Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON

All the CDs mentioned in our newsletter, as well as the other recordings in the Marquis catalogue can be purchased on our secure web site at http://www.marquisclassics.com. All orders are shipped Air Mail from Marquis in Toronto, and almost all orders are shipped within 48 hours. And we offer a money back guarantee. For more information about prices and ordering, read "Ordering CDs".

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