LA Dance Chronicle Review | Charles Reese| Spoken Word | Jazz Antiqua 30th Anniversary.12.03.24

"There is one, and only one, Charles Reese, orator, poet, artist.. Charles, resurrected James Baldwin in his recitation of 'Today Feels Like A Poem (For James Baldwin)' and it was glorious!"
-Leah Bass-Baylis . LA Dance Chronicle.com. Ritual to Rhythmn Review |JAZZ Antiqua Dance & Music Ensemble

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Leah Bass-Baylis for her thoughtful acknowledgement in the LA Dance Chronicle. Her kind words were in response to my recent participation as a special guest artist for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Pat Taylor's Jazz Antiqua Dance & Music Ensemble's Ritual & Rhythm. [ Full Article- See link in BIO]

I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to collaborate with dance companies that incorporate poetry and spoken word into their performances. This synergy enables me to pay tribute to James Baldwin's legacy while fostering a unique and enriching experience for the audience.

As I look ahead to 2025, I am excited to announce my plans to partner with jazz ensembles, orchestras, and other musical groups, both domestically and internationally. My spoken word album, "James Baldwin & Me | A Centrnnial Tribute" will serve as the foundation for these collaborations.

And so it is. Thank you for your ongoing support. Continue to go where your blood beats.

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