JAZZ - CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY: BIRDLAND - BLUE NOTE - IRIDIUM - DIZZY'S
NYC: CYRILLE AIMEE AT BIRDLAND
Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee will perform on Tuesday through Thursday, November 19th through 23rd at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Cyrille has a culturally rich background (Dominican and French Gypsy) and conservatory training (SUNY Purchase) that help to form the rhythmic and expressive foundation by which a jury of legendary vocalists including Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling, Dianne Reeves and Dee Dee Bridgewater judged her to be a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition in 2010. At the young age of twenty-six, Cyrille has since become one of the hottest young artists on the New York scene. She has already released four CDs with a variety of ensembles and performed at the top venues around the world. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JANE MONHEIT AT THE BLUE NOTE
Jane Monheit will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, November 19th through 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. She is joined by Michael Kanan, piano; Neal Miner, bass; and Rick Montalbano, drums. An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, Jane Monheit has garnered numerous accolades in the past decade. Her debut album, Never Never Land (2000), remained on the Billboard Jazz chart for over a year and was voted Best Debut Recording by the members of the Jazz Journalists Association. Her second release, Come Dream with Me (2001), came just a year later and landed atop the Billboard Jazz charts, while In the Sun, her 2002 release, earned a Grammy nomination for Vince Mendoza in the Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals category. Monheit's releases in the middle of the last decade included Live at the Rainbow Room (2003), Taking a Chance on Love (2004), and The Season (2005). Her 2007 CD, Surrender, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz chart. "The pristine clarity of her voice is a remarkable asset," exclaimed The New York Times in its commentary on Surrender and Monheit's 2009 effort The Lovers, The Dreamers and Me. In 2010, Monheit celebrated the tenth anniversary of her remarkable recording career with her most mature, heartfelt album yet: Home, a collection of standards that represents a passionate return to her roots as a jazz musician. There is a $20-$35 cover.
NYC: ADI BRAUN AT THR IRIDIUM
Fresh from performances in Vancouver and Toronto, Canadian jazz vocalist Adi Braun celebrates her debut at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday November 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. She will be backed by a trio of Barry Levitt, piano, Tom Hubbard, bass and David Silliman, drums. Adi Braun has a long list of cabaret, concert and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in major jazz and concert venues in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Born in Toronto, Adi Braun grew up in Europe surrounded by music and musicians. Her parents were opera singers, and her father, Victor Braun, was one of Canada's leading baritones. Her first instrument was piano, which she began studying at the age of six. With no formal voice lessons, she made her first pop/jazz recording at age 19. Adi's repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend's Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot as well as her own originals. Her sophisticated style and subtle delivery evokes such vocal greats as Sarah Vaughan, Judy Garland and Rosemary Clooney. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LAVAY SMITH SINGS COUNT BASIE AT DIZZY'S
Lavay Smith sings the music of Count Basie at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Tuesday & Wednesday, November 19th & 20th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Lavay Smith is a classic jazz and blues singer, with a style reminiscent of greats like Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips, and Billie Holiday. Due to her vintage flair and musicality, she has become internationally known as the Queen of Classic Jazz and Blues, and this California native has performed in Japan, Mexico, Finland, Canada, and 43 states in the U.S. Though Smith encapsulates the vibe of singers past, her songs speak timelessly to women's strength and independence, which she exemplifies through her role as owner of Fat Note Records. Lavay Smith is a sultry, expressive musician whose fiery presence is sure to light up the stage. There is a $35 cover.
