Things Falling Apart

Multi talented Trinidadian-American actor, dancer, musician, artist, costume designer, choreographer, and director, Geoffrey Holder is pictured here with his wife, dancer Carmen DeLavallade! 💕 Remembering the late, great Geoffrey Holder (August 1, 1930 – October 5, 2014).Where does one begin with this renaissance man? He was a principal dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet before his film career began in 1957, with an appearance in ‘Carib Gold’. In 1973, he played the villainous “Baron Samedi” in the Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’. He also brilliantly carried out advertising work as the pitchman for 7 Up.In 1975, Geoffrey Holder won two Tony Awards for direction and costume design of ‘The Wiz’, the all-black musical version of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Geoffrey Holder was the first black man to be nominated in either category. He also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design. The show ran for 1672 performances.

Jazz Zone Mar 21 2024 Jazz covers Of songs by Grammy winner Singer Songwriter Lucinda Williams Listen to Jazz Zone Mar 21 2024 Jazz covers Of songs by Grammy winner Singer Songwriter Lucinda Williams by Stageleft/Jazz Zone

Jazz Zone Mar 15 2024 Feat an Interview on Turboprop Canadian Songbook album with Ernesto Cervini Listen to Jazz Zone Mar 15 2024 Feat an Interview on Turboprop Canadian Songbook album with Ernesto Cervini by Stageleft/Jazz Zone

Our Tien Providence Is doing a reading this Sunday, March 23rd at 2:30pm.