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| Shchedryk In Jazz Arrangement The Orbert Davis Jazz Ensemble will perform the Ukrainian traditional carol "Shchedryk", known in the United States as the popular "Carol of the Bells", and other carols on Sunday, December 3 at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. He will be joined by two Ukrainian vocal ensembles, the Zhayvir Quartet and the Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Quintet. The St. Nicholas Children's Vocal Ensemble will perform the song "When Christmas Comes to Town" from the movie "The Polar Express". When invited to play the famous Ukrainian traditional carol "Shchedryk" by Mykola Leontovych, known as "Carol of the Bells", Orbert Davis agreed and prepared a special jazz arrangement. This unique performance will be the first time that Ukrainian and American Christmas carols and the popular "Shchedryk" will be played as jazz arrangements interspersed with traditional vocal versions. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |