Daniel Kelly, Shakespeare in Jazz “All the World’s a Song”

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Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song by Daniel Kelly is a revolutionary tribute to the music and language of William Shakespeare. In this dynamic performance, Kelly fuses the timeless poetry of Shakespeare with the improvisational spirit of jazz, creating a vibrant, theatrical experience that brings both the text and the music to life. The musicians—led by Kelly’s brilliant piano work—perform lush, jazz-infused arrangements of Shakespeare’s most beloved works, while vocalists or actors deliver Shakespeare’s iconic lines with playful rhythms and emotive power. The show flows from reflective ballads to energetic jazz riffs, all while exploring the universal themes of life, love, and humanity that make Shakespeare’s work so enduring. With improvisation, storytelling, and lively audience interaction, All the World’s a Song is a bold reimagining of Shakespeare, offering a fresh, contemporary way to experience the Bard’s timeless genius.

This dynamic show is great for those discovering his plays for the first time and for Shakespeare aficionados alike!

Shakespeare in Jazz features the tremendous talents of jazz vocalist Frederick Johnson and Nicole Zuraitis. Johnson has performed on stage with such musical greats as Chick Corea & Christian McBride and has performed as an opening act for Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, B.B. King and many others. Rising star and GRAMMY-nominee Nicole Zuraitis has toured around the world, released four award-winning albums and is the vocalist world-famous Birdland Big Band in New York City.

In summary, Daniel Kelly’s Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song is a bold, innovative performance that transforms Shakespeare’s iconic works into a fresh, dynamic jazz experience. By blending the timeless language of the Bard with the improvisational energy of jazz, the performance offers a lively, theatrical, and intellectually stimulating experience that celebrates both Shakespeare’s genius and the spirit of jazz music.