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NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 17:
Singer Stephanie Jordan
performs at the 57th NBA All-Star Game, part of 2008
NBA All-Star Weekend
at the New Orleans Arena on February 17, 2008 in New
Orleans, Louisiana.
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"Local
chanteuse Stephanie Jordan
set the anthem on a slow burn Sunday night, delivering the
most smoldering rendition of the song since
Marvin Gaye
performed it at another NBA All-Star Game more than 20 years
ago. I think a star was born. Another blazing light in our
constellation…”
Chris Rose
"New
Orleans jazz singer Stephanie Jordan,
daughter of renowned avant-jazz saxophonist and teacher Kidd
Jordan, stood at center court in a gold dress. Flanking her
were
Branford Marsalis
and jazz guitarist
Jonathan Dubose Jr.
The trio combined for an unconventional yet lovely
arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Dubose strummed
tidy, shimmering chords as Jordan sang the first verse in a
strong, crystalline voice. Just as she seemed poised to
over-emote, she pulled back."
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Monday, February 18, 2008
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By Keith Spera
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