“Exigence of Joy”

In troubled times there is a clarion call to stay connected with our sources of strength, resolve, hope, and purpose in our lives. Simple acts of bliss help us sustain humanity and endure crisis. Let’s renew musical congregation with urgent joy!

Enjoy an artistic Celebration of Life Service with the ambient variety of piano, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and vocals by the Pair o’ Dice Duet. With their wide ranging collection of Roots, Swing, International, and original flavors, it’s a roll of the dice!

Composer lyricist Mick Kinney is known for traditional styles like New Orleans ragtime, Cuban Habenera, as well as Appalachian fiddle and banjo.

He will be joined by the amazing Michael Opitz on woodwinds, who has performed often with the Joe Grandson Big Band, Atlanta Latin Jazz Orchestra, & vintage entertainer Tray Dahl’s Jugtime Ragband.

Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh
Musician: Mick Kinney and Michael Opitz, accompanist Jean Heinrich