Too Hot to Handel

A few years ago I had tickets to Too Hot to Handel, a jazz-gospel version of Handel's Messiah.  At that time, I couldn't attend because I was out of town for work.  This year I took advantage of my proximity to the theatre and attended the concert!  I was not disappointed.  The original Handel's Messiah puts me to sleep but this one kept me awake throughout.  The music is based on the original, keeping the same text and structure, but it done in with a jazz and gospel flair.  I'm not sure I will need to attend every year, but it is something to experience at least once!  Get an extended sample from the clip below.