HANDEL'S MESSIAH

Dizzy Gillespie in “Yardbird” at Seattle Opera

SEATTLE TIMES
(Photo: Sunny Martini)

"As Parker’s contemporary and friend Dizzy Gillespie, Jorell Williams steals the show with his easy charm and stunning vocals that cut through the music that often overpowers the voices of other cast members. During an overpopulated and conflict-burdened funeral scene that otherwise leaves one unmoved, Williams’ “Farewell” is beautifully delivered and draws one back into the gravity of the scene."