Revelation & Jubilation: A Symphony Of Spirit
About This Event
Composer-conductor Damien Sneed leads Revelation & Jubilation: A Symphony Of Spirit at Town Hall, a program that frames sacred music through concert-hall orchestration and moves between jazz, gospel and classical language. The lineup includes gospel-rooted singer Kim Burrell, jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker and actor-educator Phylicia Rashad, each contributing direct phrasing, rhythmic lift, groove or textual precision.
About the Artists
Damien Sneed
Damien Sneed is an American composer and conductor, known for his contributions to various genres including classical, gospel, and jazz.
Kim Burrell
Kim Burrell is a Houston-based gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor whose work also moves comfortably through Christian R&B and jazz-inflected settings. In New York City, she appears at Town Hall as part of *Revelation & Jubilation: A Symphony Of Spirit*, composer-conductor Damien Sneed’s concert program that reframes sacred repertoire with orchestral scale.
Phylicia Rashad
Phylicia Rashad is an American stage and screen actress whose work includes award-recognized performances on Broadway and prominent television roles. She has also served in arts leadership and arts education, including a recent term as dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts.
Matthew Whitaker
Matthew Whitaker is an American jazz pianist who has been blind since birth and began performing publicly at a young age. His résumé includes major stages such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater, along with national venues like the Kennedy Center.