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Quincy's World: Digital Program

Quincy's World
THE NEW FOUNDING FATHER OF

AMERICAN MUSIC
 

Quincy Jones' impact is undeniable. In our thrilling season opener, MUSE/IQUE celebrates the diverse musical genres, collaborations, and the power of Quincy Jones.

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From unforgettable pop hits like Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” to arrangements such as Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” and Ray Charles’ “Let the Good Times Roll,” explore the world of Quincy Jones in our much anticipated season premiere!

This highly-anticipated event features vocalists Vanessa Bryan, Brandon Victor Dixon, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra.

Presented at the Wallis, March 2026.

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Photo Recap

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Program Repertoire

Gold / Soul Bossa Nova / Killer Joe - Quincy D. Jones Jr., arr. Jamey Tate

MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

Mad About the Boy - Noël Coward, arr. Jamey Tate and Myron McKinley

Brandon Victor Dixon, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra                  

 

It’s My Party - Walter Gold, John Gluck Jr., Herb Weiner, Seymour Gottlieb, arr. Jamey Tate

Vanessa Bryan, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

I Can’t Stop Loving You -  Don Gibson, arr. Quincy D. Jones Jr. 

MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

Fly Me to the Moon - Bart Howard, arr. Quincy D. Jones Jr.

Brandon Victor Dixon, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

Theme from The Pawnbroker - Quincy D. Jones Jr., transcr./arr. Stefan Behrisch

Vanessa Bryan, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

In the Heat of the Night - Quincy D. Jones Jr., Marilyn & Alan Bergman, arr. Jamey Tate

Brandon Victor Dixon, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

Theme from The Color Purple - Quincy D. Jones Jr., arr. John Williams

Alyssa Park, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered -  Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, arr. Michael Valerio

Vanessa Bryan, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson, arr. Matt Rohde

Vanessa Bryan, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

Human Nature - Steve Porcaro, John Bettis, arr. Michael Valerio

Brandon Victor Dixon, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

 

Let the Good Times Roll - Sam Theard, Fleecie Moore, arr. Rob Schaer

Vanessa Bryan, Brandon Victor Dixon, MUSE/IQUE Orchestra

Quincy's World

Pop-Up Exhibit

Quincy's World

Artists

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Vanessa Bryan (vocals) 

Vanessa Bryan has emerged as one of Los Angeles’ most commanding and versatile vocalists. Vanessa has shared the stage at Madison Square Garden and completed two world tours with Broadway icon Idina Menzel, electrified crowds at Coachella alongside RAYE, and headlined the legendary Glastonbury Festival with The Killers. @vanessabryanmusic on social platforms.

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Brandon Victor Dixon (vocals) 

 

Brandon Victor Dixon (vocals) is a GRAMMY Award winner who has also been nominated for an Emmy, and 3 Tony Awards. A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford, and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell’s Kitchen (Grammy Award & Tony nom.). @brandonvdixon on social platforms.

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Orchestra

Alyssa Park (concertmaster), Mina Hong, Lisa Dondlinger, Marisa Kuney, Kyle Gilner (first violins). Ina Veli, Neel Hammond, Xenia Deviatkina-Loh, Kayvon Sesar (second violins). Shawn Mann, Rodney Wirtz, Drew Forde (violas). Charlie Tyler, Ira Glansbeek (cellos). Amy Tatum, Michele Forrest, Phillip O'Connor, Amber Wyman, Ashley Jarmack, Brandon Fields, Jack Lanhardt (woodwinds). Dylan Hart, Emily Pesavento, Rob Schaer, Joe Harris, Ryan Dragon, P. Blake Cooper (brass). Matt Rohde (keyboards). Michael Abraham (guitar). Michael Valerio (bass). Jamey Tate (drums).

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