Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra – Nat & Natalie – An Unforgettable Afternoon With Mary Louis Lee and Robert Bernard Johnson
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presenting
Nat & Natalie:
An Unforgettable Afternoon
With Mary Louis Lee and Robert Bernard Johnson
April 13 at 3:00 p.m. / Lakewood Cultural Center
April 27 at 3:00 p.m. / Aurora Fox Arts Center
Step into a world of timeless elegance and captivating melodies as you enjoy the sounds of Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie for an unforgettable afternoon of music and memories. From Robert Bernard Johnson’s velvet voice to Mary Louise Lee’s soulful artistry, their performance is a celebration of family, love, and the enduring power of music to touch our hearts and souls.
Mary Louise Lee and Robert Johnson are well-known Colorado artists and have performed together for over 30 years. Mary Louise Lee, a talented singer and performer known for her soulful artistry, pairs beautifully with the silky, soulful vocals of Robert Johnson. This will be a performance you will not want to miss!
The CJRO musicians are Art Bouton (alto/soprano sax and flute); Jared Cathey (tenor sax and clarinet); Shane Endsley
(trumpet); Zach Rich (trombone); Dana Landry (piano); Erik Applegate (double bass); Alejandro Castaño on drums (April 13) and Eric Gunnison drums (April 27).
Nat King Cole, born Nathaniel Adams Coles, was a legendary American singer, jazz pianist, and actor whose career spanned from the 1930s to the 1960s. Known for his smooth baritone voice, he delivered timeless hits like “Unforgettable” and “Mona Lisa,” and broke racial barriers as the first Black American to host a nationally televised variety show. His daughter, Natalie Cole, followed in his footsteps, carving her own path as a celebrated singer and actress. Rising to fame in the 1970s with hits like “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” she later paid tribute to her father with the Grammy-winning album Unforgettable… with Love, which featured a posthumous duet with him. Together, their legacies have left an indelible mark on music history.
Experience the Evolution of Jazz with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra!
The CJRO is a powerhouse group known for pushing the boundaries of traditional big and small band jazz. Creating bold new sounds of classic, soul, and Latin jazz along with a signature big band energy, come under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Drew Zaremba and Founding Executive Director, Art Bouton.
With a history of delivering exceptional performances featuring Colorado’s finest musicians and guest artists, the band continues to redefine the jazz experience. The CJRO is more than a traditional jazz orchestra; it is an exploration of music, creativity, and artistry at the highest level. Learn more about the CJRO at ColoradoJazz.org
Nat & Natalie: An Unforgettable Afternoon
Featuring Mary Louise Lee and Robert Johnson, vocals
Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. / Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood, CO 80226
LCC Box Office: 303-987-7845
Tickets $35 – $37
Sunday, April 27, at 3:00 p.m. / Aurora Fox Arts Center
9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Fox Box Office: 303-739-1970
Tickets $29 – &38
Purchase at https://www.coloradojazz.org/concerts
