Marcus Shelby Orchestra - Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues

Marcus Shelby Orchestra “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues”

Featuring Martin Luther McCoy, Paige Mayes & Tristian Cunningham 

Production Designer ANDI WONG

Marcus Shelby and his 15–piece orchestra are honored to return back to the Presidio Theater to present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues,” Now that baseball is back again, “Black Ball” will get you excited for another season. The performance is part instrumental, part theatrical, and part musical and celebrates the history and legacy of Black baseball through songs, video, and clown theater. “Black Ball” honors baseball legends such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gipson, Jackie Robinson, Toni Stone, team owner Effa Manly, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, and more. The music captures the sound of the game using blues, ballads, and swing to bring to life strike outs, arguments with umps, and home runs.

Black Ball is for all ages and you are encouraged to wear your favorite jersey to this concert.

PERSONNEL:

Martin Luther McCoy (vocals)

Paige Mayes (vocals)

Tristan Cunningham (clown)

Demari Gilbert (clown)

Alto 1: Tony Peebles

Alto 2: Kasey Knudsen

Tenor 1/Clarinet: Patrick Wolff

Tenor 2: Raffi Garibedian

Baritone: Melecio Magdaluyo

Trombone 1: Danny Lubin-Laden

Trombone 2: Victor Imbo

Trombone 3/Tuba: Jonathan Seiberlich 

Trumpet 1: Levi Ferrar 

Trumpet 2: Mike Olmos

Trumpet 3: Christopher Lowell Clark

Trumpet 4: Ryan Ancheta

Piano: Greg Jacobs

Drums: Jemal Ramirez

General Manager/Bass: Marcus Shelby