Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz

Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz

The long anticipated debut performance of his excellency Donald Duke has taken place just as it had been foretold, only this time the audience did not know what hit them, as they could not hold back the joy of seeing a highly respected politician of his class perform in such a soul thrilling manner.

Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz

As had earlier been announced, the former governor of Cross River state took to the stage at the Runway Jazz concert which held in Eko Hotel & Suites on Friday, April 29.

For some, they thought it a mere bait to attract guests to the well attended event, however, when the man who might so soon have earned himself the title Duke of Jazz took to the stage, the arena was thrown into frenzy; as to the amazement of many Donald Duke wowed the guests with great Jazz music.

Duke did not only thrill his ecstatic audience by singing and doing some smooth dance moves, the ex-governor went on to play the Saxophone and did so with great dexterity.

Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
His excellency Donald Duke arriving the Runway Jazz concert.

Donald Duke had in an earlier video said that Jazz is an admixture of different sounds and harmonies to create a musical symphony that is appealing and enthralling. He said while announcing his debut performance that Jazz is what humanity out to be, a potpourri of folks races, temperaments, cultures and attitudes harmonized into a human symphony enchanting and infused with love.

Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
Donald Duke arrives the Eko Hotel & Suites where he had his debut performance on the stage of the Runway Jazz fiesta

Below are photos from the Runway Jazz concert where Donald Duke launched his debut performance and did so in grand style. The Nigerian ex-governor might have in such short time, earned himself the title "Duke of Jazz"

Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
His excellency Donald Duke live on stage at the Runway Jazz Festival
Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
Donald Duke launches debut performance at Runway Jazz
Donald Dukes performance was soul enthralling and the audience loved him.

Donald Duke was not the only one who had a go at the audience, the Grammy award-winning jazz legend, Kirk Whalum was headliner of the event reeling out all the classics for which he has risen to fame.

The likes of Omawunmi, Yinka Davies, Tosin Alao all had their turns on stage and the crowd could not get enough, as the artiste performed in such high spirit, making the night one to remember for a very long time.

It must be noted that there were many dignitaries in attendance at the concert. Notable among those who were in attendance are Alhaji Aliko Dangote the owner of Dangote group, Chief Femi Otedola the Chairman of Forte Oil, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, and many movie, comedy and music stars were present on the beautiful night of Jazz music.

Source: Legit.ng

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