CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS TODAY - NYC - TORONTO
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NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STARS - FALL SUNDAY BRUNCH RESIDENCY
THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) presents the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars for a special Fall Sunday Brunch Residency. The band will perform brunch shows every Sunday with performances at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm, through December 28th. History has produced its share of great artists and great people - legendary jazz trumpeter John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was both. As a performer, he left behind an incredible record of innovation and inspiration; as a composer, a broad repository of musical masterpieces; and as a man, a legion of friends, colleagues and compatriots who remember him with the same degree of love and esteem they reserve for his work. Officially authorized by Lorraine Gillespie, and under the leadership of Dizzy's long-time bassist John Lee, a selection of ensembles of varying sizes were formed, featuring many of the wide variety of musicians who worked with Dizzy plus some newer talents from the jazz scene. Together they are working to continue the legacy of both the music and the personality of this great jazz master who had such a profound impact on twentieth century music. There is a $35 cover. **Price includes brunch, music and a drink.**
NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE HOURGLASS TAVERN
Sunday Jazz Brunch, Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Jon Delfin (musical direction/piano), Leon Lee Dorsey (upright bass) and Vin Scialla (drums) will take place at THE HOURGLASS TAVERN (373 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-2060 - ) on Sundays, October 19th; November 23rd; and December 21st at 12:30 pm - performance at 2:00 pm. At the Hour Glass, Delfin will accompany Maynard on Blossom Derie's last apartment piano, which Jaye discovered and purchased on Ebay, after Dearie had bequeathed it to the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets). Maynard is now representing the posthumously published "Blossom Dearie Songbook" for Hal Leonard Music. Maynard styles her show as a mid-Century modern NYC supper club act ala 1962. Known throughout the world as "a musician's musician," Dearie was a unique and inimitable singer; sophisticated and genuinely funny, whose legacy of material remains fresh, hip, smart and sassy. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI
Bistro Award winning vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli, returns with her Sunday Jazz Brunch on August 11th at LE PESCADEUX (90 Thompson Street, NYC - 212-966-0021), a French restaurant in the heart of Soho. They will play three sets from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. She will be joined by Saul Rubin on guitar and Pat O'Leary on bass in this charming boite that offers a great, well-priced menu and cozy atmosphere. Award-winning vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following through her unique take on material from the new American songbook as well as classic standards by artists as varied as Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington, Dolly Parton and Johnny Mercer. A trained actor, Gabrielle has a soulful sensitivity for the story in the lyric. Gabrielle has performed on stages from Amsterdam to New York including Carnegie Hall, Iridium Jazz Club, Birdland, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Reservations are strongly suggested. No cover, no minimum.
NYC: ELAINE DAME CD RELEASE AT BRUNCH SHOW AT THE RAINBOW ROOM
Chicago favorite Elaine Dame and Quartet will perform for Sunday brunch at newly reopened RAINBOW ROOM AT 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA (1221 Ave Of The Americas, NYC - 212-632-5100) on Sunday, October 19th from noon to 4:00 pm. This performance will be in celebration of her upcoming recording "You're My Thrill". This appearance kicks off her upcoming national tour to celebrate the release (at celebrated venues in Chicago, L.A., Minnesota, Indiana and more!). Rainbow Room Sunday brunch is inspired by cuisines from all around the world. Chef Jonathan Wright creatively curates an international menu using an ingredient focused approach. The prix fixe is $95 for adults and $65 for children under the age of 12. Children under 3 are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity are not included in this price.
NYC: SO YOU WANNA BE A PORN STAR! WITH LEA DELARIA
'So You Wanna be a Porn Star' is a story of struggle, silicon, and survival, a special cabaret benefit starting at high noon on Sunday, October 19th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). This Sexy rock-n-roll extravaganza is based on the upcoming new musical written by Shannon Burkett (Ride Down Mt. Morgan) with music by Peter Salett (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), and will be staring an all star cast that includes Lea Delaria (Orange is the New Black), and Joe McGinty (Loser's Lounge). All proceeds are going towards Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
TORONTO: JAZZ BRUNCH WITH STEVE AMIRAULT
Steve Amirault, considered to be one of the most accomplished artists in Canada, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Saturday & Sunday, October 18th & 19th at 11:30 am as part of their Jazz Brunch series. The Nova Scotia-born musician has released five celebrated albums and is currently preparing his new recording, this time delving into timeless songs from the American popular songbook. His world-class piano playing, combined with his rich, soulful baritone voice, make Steve Amirault a performer not to be missed. A celebrated artist, Amirault has won the Montreal International Jazz Festival Competition, the Prix Opus (Album of the Year for his recording, "Breath"), and two Juno Awards (for collaborations with Fran•ois Carrier and Christine Jensen.) This dynamic performer has shared the stage with many great artists such as Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman and has recorded with Sheila Jordan and Eddie Gomez. Recently back from a 5-month solo contract in Japan and newly established in Toronto, Amirault will be performing his new repertoire of personalized standard songs and some original pieces from his last album, "One Existence." copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
