The Governor: Soul Sunday

The Soul Sunday Series, hosted by Debra James Tucker, continues with The Governor. The one word the exemplifies the music performances of ‘The Governor’ is diversity. Starting with being classically trained at Capital University playing timpani in the orchestra and the wind ensemble to playing in the jazz lab band. Valuable experience in leading music groups was obtained being the band director at Central High School (now COSI). Jazz being the primary music exposure lead to stints with organ greats Hank Marr, Bobby Pierce and Bobby Floyd.  

Playing extensive music styles was required to go on the road across the country playing top 40, reggae, and a jazz trio. This experience was put to the ultimate text playing drums in the show band for Carnival cruise line. Not only was it necessary to read big band charts for the production shows but also to back up the Motown singer and a Mexican juggler. Expanded percussion skills created to the opportunity to play bongos for Lil’ Red and the Rooster on their new album. It’s a proven fact that a Governor show will cross all of these musical styles and more!

The unique sound of vocalist Debra James Tucker is a product of extensive training in jazz, classical and gospel music. Her new album is “Voices”, which continues her exploration of early black church forms in contemporary contexts. She is the writer/performer of the one woman show Survival of the Boulevard Singer-winner of an Ohio Arts Council Award for Individual Excellence, has been a visiting instructor at Denison University in the history of African American Gospel Music, and an artist in residence with several youth arts organizations.

Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show.