Three-time Emmy Award Winning Storyteller—Bobby Norfolk, Daughter of Jack Buck—Vocalist Beverly Brennan, and UMSL Chancellor and Pianist—Tom George Performing

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA, March 25, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Take the “A” Train, named for the train to Harlem from New York City and known as the signature tune of Duke Ellington’s orchestra, is a musical cabaret of comedy, storytelling and poetry taking place Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. It will be hosted at the Webster Groves Concert Hall, which is historic Ozark Theater, located at 103 East Lockwood in Webster Groves, Missouri. This will be a memorable evening of celebrating the artistic achievement of African-Americans in the early 20th century, when art, music and poetry exploded out of Harlem. Guest can expect to experience works from Langston Hughes, W. E. B. Dubois, Booker T. Washington, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and many more.

Bobby Norfolk, storyteller and educator, will bring to life the literary works of the evening’s celebrated artist while UMSL’s Chancellor, pianist Tom George, will bring the soothing sounds of jazz to the audience. Beverly Brennan, Director of the night’s event, will grace the concert hall with her vocal sounds for God Bless the Child, Satin Doll, Sophisticated Lady and many more tunes.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to arrive early to relax and enjoy a drink at the cash bar. Tickets are available online now for $15 at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3351450 or you may purchase them at the door for $20. Groups of 8 or more that reserve ahead of time can get in for $12 per person. Call Jan Dolan at 314-968-4303 or email jdolan9928@aol.com for group reservations or information.

About Bobby Norfolk:
Bobby Norfolk is an internationally known story performer and teaching artist. He has been awarded three Emmy Awards, multiple Parents' Choice Gold and Silver Awards, and a Storytelling Oracle Award. He is stated to be one of the most popular and dynamic story-educators in America today.

About Dr. Thomas F. George:
Dr. Thomas F. George is chancellor and professor of chemistry and physics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. As an accomplished jazz pianist, he has performed at various venues in Missouri and Illinois, the University of Arkansas, and Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. Some of his many performances abroad include: Nanjing University and Northwestern Polytechical University in China, city of Szeged in Hungary, West University of Timisoara in Romania, Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait, and the University of Sarajevo in Bosnia.

About Beverly Brennan:
Beverly Brennan, former director of Theater and Drama at Harris-Stowe State University, is the emcee, vocalist and director of "Take the A Train." She became known as a vocalist with her solo cabaret debut in "St. Louis Woman" which sold out performances in St. Louis and Chicago in 2010.

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Take the A Train - Duke Ellington