CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - WASHINGTON D.C.
BOSTON: LAVAY SMITH AND HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers tage the stage at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, November 22nd & 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Lavay Smith is internationally recognized as The Queen Of Classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940's and 1950's. Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top swingin' Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Lavay grew up in southern California and the Philippines and has become an internationally recognized Diva of Jazz and Blues with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips and other legendary greats. Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star, 7-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times. This sultry chanteuse evokes a sensuous era of jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. No wonder Los Angeles Magazine chose her as one of the sexiest people around! Lavay began attracting crowds right from the start thanks to her big, bluesy voice, exciting stage personality, and glamorous approach. Dinner/Show: $65 Show only: $25.
TORONTO: PATRICIA O'CALLAGHAN SINGS LEONARD COHEN
Patricia O'Callaghan sings the music of Leonard Cohen at THE JAZZ BISTRO(251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, November 21st through 23rd at 9:00 pm. Patricia is something of a wandering minstrel. Her fifteen-year career has taken her across genres, continents, and a range of disciplines and passions. Her recording career spans five solo albums and many interesting visits along the way as a guest on other artists' CDs. A speaker of French, Spanish, and German, her early recordings focused on European cabaret, and she is considered a specialist, most significantly, in the music of Kurt Weill. Patricia is currently in her fifth year as a resident artist at The Young Centre for Performing Arts in The Distillery District in Toronto, Ontario. There is a $25 cover.
TORONTO: JAZZ BISTRO YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN
Patrick Hewan will be performing at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Tuesday through Saturday, November 19th through 23rd at 6:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Hewan is a rising star in the Toronto Jazz scene who's energetic virtuosic playing captivates and moves his audiences. He draws on the vast vocabulary of the legendary jazz pianists who came before him and adds his own spirit and passion to create a unique sound and style. Drawing heavily on influences such as: Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Hiromi Uehara, Oscar Peterson, and Phineas Newborn while studying under the tutelage of legendary pianists such as Mark Eisenman, Brian Dickesnon, Richard Whiteman, Robi Botos, and Hilario Duran it's no secret where Patrick developed his unique, high-octane style that still clearly adheres to the art forms tradition. No cover charge.
D.C.: FRED HERSCH & JULIAN LAGE AT BLUES ALLEY
Fred Hersch & Julian Lage perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday & Saturday, November 22nd & 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Five-time Grammy Nominated pianist and composer, Fred Hersch, has been called "a master who plays it his way". Guitar prodigy and Grammy Nominee, Julian Lage, has performed with musical giants including Gary Burton and Jim Hall since his teen years. When the duo met in 2011 and played together for the first time, the response was overwhelming. Their debut CD "Free Flying" (Palmetto), set for a Fall 2013 release, documents the extraordinary empathy and range of these virtuoso players. Call for cover/minimum information.
D.C.: KENNETH WHALUM III AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS
Rising jazz star Kenneth Whalum, III makes his debut onto the d.c. jazz scene at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, November 22nd & 23rd with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Kenneth performs with a bold, distinctive voice of originality, and creative artistry. As a brilliant composer, arranger, bandleader, and tenor saxophonist, Whalum will release his highly anticipated album, To Those Who Believe. This statement embraces his diverse musical experiences in the world of jazz, soul and R&B to create a highly authentic and personal account of a rich acoustic sound. He is supported by a lineup of NYC's most sought after jazz talent; Robert Glasper (piano), Chris "Daddy" Dave (drums) and Derrick Hodge (bass) to produce this year's most remarkable project. Emphasizing a spiritual direction, with a mission to help and encourage people from all walks of life, Memphis native Whalum combines soulful grooves to redefine the scope of great music among his peers. There is a $25 cover.
