Alex Greene and the Rolling Head Orchestra, Memphis' most adept practitioners of the cinematic live score, join forces with the great Tav Falco to interpret his filmic troika, The Urania Trilogy. Shot in Austria, the semi-silent film was "made for those hungry to submerge themselves in Orphic mysteries...It explores myth, memory, and identity through dreamlike structures - evoking shifting realities where the past overtakes the present, and the present overtakes the past, while already hurling itself into the future."

Greene and RHO are well-versed in scoring silent classics, from Aelita, Queen of Mars to The Cameraman to Häxan, all with Greene's original cinematic jazz compositions. The orchestra features some of Memphis' finest players of both straight ahead and out jazz, and includes one of the region's premier theremin players, Kate Tayler.

Falco is touring the world with The Urania Trilogy, with screenings in New York, London, Madrid, and beyond. Now he brings his vision back to where it all began, in Memphis, where his unapproachable Panther Burns were born nearly half a century ago. Always a compelling visual artist, Falco has, over recent years, perfected this mysterious film that could have been made anytime between 1927 and tomorrow. Now, teaming up with Greene, an erstwhile Panther Burn himself, the film combines Falco's vision with the power of live music and Greene's haunting compositions.

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The Urania Trilogy by Tav Falco, with an original live score by Alex Greene & the Rolling Head Orchestra

Alex Greene & the Rolling Head Orchestra - Speak Easy Serenade

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Join Grammy-winning saxophonist **Kirk Whalum** for **Kafé Kirk**, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature jazz pianist and singer, **Kandace Springs**, and the opener will feature 2025 Essentially Ellington Champions, **Central High School Jazz Band**.

**Kandace Springs**

Nashville may be the heart of country music, but it also birthed jazz pianist and singer Kandace Springs, whose soulful lyricism and raw talent have carried her from parking cars to performing at major venues worldwide. Raised by her father, a backup singer for legends like Aretha Franklin, Kandace’s musical journey began when she taught herself jazz and classical standards by ear, later finding inspiration in artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Norah Jones. Despite working as a hotel parking attendant, her breakthrough came after her father passed her demo to industry insiders, leading to a partnership with hitmakers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken. A pivotal audition with Don Was at Blue Note Records, followed by Prince’s mentorship, helped shape her unique sound. Her debut single, "Love Got In The Way," landed her national TV appearances, and her collaboration with Prince further solidified her place in the music world. Her 2016 album Soul Eyes earned worldwide acclaim, and in the years following, Kandace performed on prestigious stages, including with Sting and Jack White. The pandemic led her to explore other passions like vintage car restoration, but music soon called her back. In tribute to her late father, she released Run Your Race, her most personal work to date. Now, Kandace is preparing for a new chapter with Lady in Satin, a stunning homage to Billie Holiday, recorded with a 60-piece orchestra—a project she describes as one of the most incredible musical experiences of her life.

Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Kandace Springs

Kirk Whalum

Kandace Springs

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