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Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra
Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra

Tune C With The Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra at Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, 2012

The Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra is one of Memphis’ longest-running jazz big bands in the city. Led by veteran trumpeter Johnny Yancey, the band plays a repertoire that includes works by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson and Thad Jones, as well as occasional songs from Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder or Marvin Gaye. At the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, the band collaborated with Memphis rap artist Tune C on a version of the Allen Toussaint classic “Get Out My Life Woman.” Like the Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Johnny-Yancey-And-The-Sanctuary-Jazz-Orchestra/142769415789222.