2008-09 Great American Songbook series

Frank & Sammy

Starring Ted Levy and John Fredo
September 19-20, 2008 at the Southern Theatre.
Friday / Saturday 8 p.m.

The CJO presents the unforgettable music of two of America's most beloved entertainers of the 20th century: Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra. We'll go back to a time when Vegas was hot, Sammy and Frank were cool, and the Count Basie band made it all swing.

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.