A new jazz opera by Julian Joseph and Mike Phillips Composed by celebrated jazz musician Julian Joseph, Bridgetower stars Cleveland Watkiss as the remarkable eighteenth century black musician George Bridgetower. Born into slavery, Bridgetower became the prodigy of the Prince Regent, friend of Beethoven, violin virtuoso, and composer. For this special concert performance Julian Joseph is joined by some outstanding jazz names for a stunning evening of jazz songs in the form of an opera.