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Saturday, December 27, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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PALM SPRINGS, CA: AMY & FREDDY: HOLIDAY SHOW AT THE COPA

Amy & Freddy (Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen) will bring their annual holiday show to THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Saturday & Sunday, December 27th & 28th at 8:00 pm. Amy & Freddy can lay claim to one of the longest running gigs in show biz, as headliners for 14 consecutive years on one of the world's highest profile cruise line companies, RSVP Vacations. Amy is the unforgettable sassy, brassy, saucy, plus sized chanteuse who belts, bowdlerizes, boogies, and bares her soul at the microphone. Freddy, Pianist and Music Director, sometimes joins her in song as the patience-of-a-saint, ivory-tickling sidekick. Theirs is a rare talent to captivate, amuse and enchant! Their signature renditions alternate between the bluesy and the bawdy, the inspiring and the insightful, the tasteless and yet tantalizing, and ALWAYS with the powerhouse pipes of Ms Armstrong in perfect synchronicity with Mr. Allen's piano-playing pastiche. They have shared stages around the world in 20-plus countries with the likes of such show business icons as Bea Arthur, Kathy Griffin, Mary Wilson, Phyllis Diller and Jennifer Holiday, to name a few. Over 21. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: OLETA ADAMS AT CATALINA JAZZ CLUB

Oleta Adams will perfrom at CATALINA JAZZ CLUB (6725 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210) on Saturday, December 27th through New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31st - call fro showtimes. Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album Circle of One (which went Platinum), and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War) Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross, has been solidified by four Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. There is a $35-$40 cover ($75 on 12/31).

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CHICAGO: ANXIETY TONIGHT! (PIGTAILS ARE KOSHER) WITH MIRIAM PLOTKIN TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CHICAGO: ANXIETY TONIGHT! (PIGTAILS ARE KOSHER) WITH MIRIAM PLOTKIN TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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After performing for many years at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) in the two woman shows "There's Noel in Chanukah" and "Bastille Magnolias", Miriam Plotkin returns with her very own one woman show, a jewish themed 'Anxiety Tonight! (Pigtails are Kosher)', a cabaret show filled with humorous parody songs in true Allan Sherman fashion. Performances are Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm. Miriam Plotkin is originally from the greater Washington DC area. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, she moved to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy. She has worked in the Chicago theatre and improv community for the past 18 years, starring in such shows as Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Hello Muddah Hello Fadduh, and the Vagina Monologues. Anxiety Tonight (Pigtails Are Kosher) marks the World Premiere of Miriam going solo, Han Solo, with original parody songs celebrating (while also making fun of) Judaism. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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WASHINGTON, DC: MONTY ALEXANDER: JAZZ AROUND THE WEST INDIES

Monty Alexander will present 'Jazz Around the West Indies' at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday through Tuesday, December 26th through 30th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare. Tonight, Alexander and his award-winning group will keep the club moving for Jazz Around the West Indies, a unique showcase of genre- and culture-blending music. There is a $50 cover. 
WASHINGTON, DC: BEN'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Ben Williams, one of the newest and brightest musicians on the scene today, performs at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Williams is helping to push the legacy of jazz forward and through the reflection of his own distinct sound and flavor in hip hop, gospel, and Rhythm & Blues. He is highly recognized as a national and international acclaimed bassist, bandleader, performer, music educator, and writer who has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Terrence Blanchard, Roy Hargrove, Benny Golson, Stefon Harris just to name a few; and has consistently toured the Continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North & South Americas. Williams became a Grammy Award Winner with the Pat Metheny Unity Band for Best Jazz Instrumental Album of 2012. Recently, he received the 2013 DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll Rising Star Award for Bass; and the 2013 Michigan State University (MSU) Alumni Award for becoming and maintaining the highest of standards in his profession as well as in his personal life and as an MSU Alunnus which by the way, places him in the ranks of Magic Johnson who is also an MSU Alumnus Award Winner. There is a $20 cover. 

BETHESDA, MD: THE CHUCK BROWN BAND AT BETHESDA BLUES

The Chuck Brown Band continues its mission to party and rock the house for all who loved Chuck Brown at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Saturday, December 27th at 8:00 pm. The Band toured with DC Legend Chuck Brown around the world. Now with the addition of Frank "Scooby" Sirius to the line up that includes Chuck's baby girl KK, Sweet Cherie, Marcus Young, Mighty Mo, Kwickfoot, Ice and the Horny Horns, the band recreates the classics of the Godfather as only this band can, and cranks out all your favorite old school Go-Go along with new music by the band. Dance floor open. There is a $25 cover. 

PALM BEACH, FL: MARISSA MULDER AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Powerhouse singer Marissa Mulder will make her club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Friday through Tuesday, December 26th through 30th at 8:00 pm. Marissa Mulder grew up in Syracuse, NY. She moved to New York City in 2007 and has gone on to become one of the most successful young cabaret artists on the NY scene. In 2011, she beat out 60 other singers to win the MetroStar Challenge at the Metropolitan Room. She has since performed at all the major clubs in NYC as well as touring throughout the country. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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TORONTO: CHRIS GALE QUARTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Since moving to Toronto in 1994, saxophonist Chris Gale has performed, recorded and toured with Blue Rodeo, Ron Sexsmith, Colin James, Michael Kaeshammer, Brandi Disterheft, Jarvis Church, Jeff Healey, The Powder Blues Band and Richard Underhill. Other highlights include appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and performances with Randy Brecker, Garth Hudson and Oliver Jones. On Saturday, December 27th he will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) from 9:00 to 11:30 pm. Chris also has one CD to his credit. "Strays Stays" received critical acclaim and global airplay. There is a $15 cover.


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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: MARLENE VER PLANCK CELEBRATES NEW CD AT JAZZ AT KATANO

Jazz vocalist Marlene Ver Planck celebrates her new CD "I Give Up, I'm In Love" at JAZZ AT KATANO(66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119) on Saturday, December 27th with with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Marlene got her start in the big-band business as a very young vocalist with Charlie Spivak and Tex Beneke. During a brief stint with the last Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, she met her future husband, musician-arranger Billy VerPlanck. Marlene performs across North America and much of Western Europe, while a growing roster of solo CDs continues to win critical acclaim. The albums feature exciting arrangements scored by her late husband, Billy VerPlanck, with accompaniment by many of America's finest musicians. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: JAY LEONHART AT BIRDLAND

Bassist Jay Leonhart performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturday, December 20th at 5:00 pm. Combining the skills of an old school entertainer and virtuoso jazz man, bassist, vocalist and composer Jay Leonhart has been a fixture of the New York scene for over forty years. When Jay was fourteen he started playing the bass in The Pier Five Dixieland Jazz Band in Baltimore and never looked back. After studying at The Peabody Institute, Jay attended The Berklee School of Music and The Advanced School of Contemporary Music in Toronto, before leaving school to start touring with the traveling big bands of the late 50's and early 60's. Upon moving to New York, Jay eventually began playing for many of the great jazz musicians, big bands, and singers who were to be found in New York - artists like Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Tony Bennett, Marian McPartland, and Jim Hall. Jay has now recorded 15 solo albums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN "HAPPY HOLIDAYS: SWINGING WITH THE BIG BAND"

Backed by a 17-piece big band, legendary performer, vocalist, pianist and scholar of American popular song, Michael Feinstein, kicks off a year-long, global, centennial celebration of Frank Sinatra with a program of Ol' Blue Eyes favorite standards from the great American songbook at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesdays through Saturdays, December 16th through December 27th at 8:30 pm with additional shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed "The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook," is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. Feinstein is more than simply a performer. He has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America's popular song and preserving its' legacy for the generations to come. In 2007, he founded the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country. Michael serves on the Library of Congress' National Recording Preservation Board, an organization dedicated to ensuring the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's sound recording heritage. He also serves as Artistic Director of the Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, a $170 million, three-theatre venue in Carmel, Indiana, which opened in January 2011. Furthermore, starting in 2010, he became the director of the Jazz and Popular Song Series at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center and in 2013, he replaced the late Marvin Hamlisch as the lead conductor of the Pasadena Pops. There is a $60-$250 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRIS BOTTI - 10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY RESIDENCY

THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) is proud to present world renowned trumpeter Chris Botti's milestone, highly anticipated 10th Annual Holiday Residency - a three week engagement from Mondays through Sundays, December 15th, 2014 through Sunday, January 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm (including Christmas and New Year's Eve). Botti has called the club his home every December since 2005. Over the years the residency Chris has featured special impromptu musical guests, such as Sting and John Mayer (2011). Celebrities from all walks of the entertainment business have attended Botti's Blue Note performances, ranging from Mary J Blige to Paul Haggis. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD "When I Fall In Love," Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop muisc and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 55th GRAMMY Awards. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. There is a $40-$75 cover.

NYC: NUEVO JAZZ LATINO ALL-STARS AT DIZZY'S

For their special New Year's week celebration, it's a Cuban holiday with the Nuevo Jazz Latino All-Stars at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on December 26th through 30th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. The group features Pedrito Martinez, Yosvany Terry, Mike Rodriguez, Elio Villafranca, Dafnis Prieto, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra bassist Carlos Henriquez, all successful leaders and award-winners in their own right. This unique ensemble originally debuted during Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2013-14 season for a nearly sold out two-night run in The Appel Room. An unusual opportunity that paid dividends, the group was tasked with composing new original pieces specifically for this ensemble. As a result, each piece of music was written for the individual talents of each fellow band member, and after rave reviews, we're treating audiences to this super-group up close and personal in the club. Online reservations for these performances are not currently available. Please call (212) 258-9595 to inquire about reserving your seat.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH 'RULES OF THE ROAD (PART 3)

Baby Jane Dexter's new show, Rules of the Road,(Part 3) debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for seven performances, which began on Friday, November 21st. Remaining shows are on Saturday, December 20th and Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th. All shows at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be her longtime Musical Director Ross Patterson. Rules of the Road (Part 3) is the latest emotionally empowering and highly-charged show from this influential and beloved cabaret artist who never disappoints. Her shows are filled with memorable anecdotes, through song, from life and a brilliant performing career. Her totally unforgettable song choices have helped make her the local legend she remains today. This new 2014 show will include compelling songs by Rogers & Hammerstein, Cy Coleman & Peggy Lee and Peter Allen & Carol Bayer Sager, as well as songs by Leslie Bricusse, Billy Roy, Leiber & Stoller, Mike Scott, Randy Newman and John Bucchino. As always in her shows, there will be her trademark unexpected twists and turns that laugh at life as well as leaving her audiences emotionally moved. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: STEVE D'AGOSTINO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Steve D'Agostino, who has been performing the songs from the "Great American Songbook" for over 30 years, will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, December 27th at 9:30 pm. Steve's journey to a commitment of "expression" through the music and lyrics made popular in the United States and around the world by vocalist such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash took root a long time ago. In the early 80's, Steve started playing guitar and singing "live" with his first band "Finesse". The band experienced quite a following and established themselves as a successful GB (general business) group in Connecticut performing an average of 100 engagements a year. As Steve continued to evolve, his voice began to be an essential skill that his band began to rely on. As a result of his vocal development, in the the late 80's, Steve began to dedicate himself more on the development of his singing skills. Today, Steve's 30 plus years of experience are evident with every performance as he tenderly delivers melodies on ballads or relaxes the placement of a lyric on any "medium" to "up-tempo" swing tune. This vocal artistry has taken Steve from "coast to coast" and through the dedication of he and his live band, Steve has become "the standard" of this genre of music on the local scene. In addition to regular engagements at some of the finest restaurants and night clubs in Connecticut, Steve's performing credits include appearances in Las Vegas at The Paris Casino Hotel, Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, The Pequot Room at Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT and the MGM Grand Theatre. Steve continues to honor and maintain the tradition of the Great American Songbook today by humbly interpreting the timeless music and lyrics of Cole Porter, Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. Every time he stands in front of an audience, his interpretations of these great american songs reminds his audience about the skill and importance of the "art and craft" of songwriting and public performance. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ANTHONY SANTELMO JR: THE SLEUTHY RETURNS!!!

MAC Nominee & Bistro Award Winning Singer Anthony Santelmo Jr. returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with his new shoe "The Sleuthy Returns!!!" on Saturday, December 27th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 28th at 4:00 pm. He is joined by Barry Levitt on piano. Rob Thomas on violin and Jon Burr on bass. Vocal backup by the "Up Front" Girls. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN, LIVE! AT MAMA'S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, December 27th at 8:00 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

NYC: LIZ CALLAWAY IN CELEBRATE AT 54 BELOW

Broadway favorite Liz Callaway returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) this holiday season in Celebrate. Performances are Monday through Saturday, December 22nd through 27th at 7:00 pm (no performance on the 25th). This festive evening will feature songs from her Christmas album Merry and Bright as well as personal favorites by Stephen Sondheim, Richard Rodgers, Ahrens and Flaherty and more. Liz will be joined by a special guest each night. There is a $40-$100 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DONNY MOST IN SOLO DEBUT AT 54 BELOW

Donny Most, best known as "Ralph Malph" from the long running hit television show Happy Days, and his 7 piece band, bring the songs of Sinatra, Darin, Martin, and more to life through his interpretations and creative arrangements at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, December 27th at 9:30 pm. The swing era and 50s cool are fused together in one very unique show as Donny shares stories from Happy Days and beyond. Recently, Donny was seen in a recurring role on the hit TV show Glee, as well as a starring role in the indie film The Yankles. There is a $35-$80 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRISTINE PEDI AND THE TWELVE DIVAS OF CHRISTMAS

NYC favorite CHRISTINE PEDI AND returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, December 28th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series with her new holiday show 'The Twelve Divas of Christmas'. All I want for Christmas is Barbra Streisand, Patti Lupone, Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews, Carol Channing and my favorite divas stuffed into one big Christmas stocking. Well, do you hear what I hear? Longtime SiriusXM RADIO personality & musical theater powerhouse Christine Pedi (Chicago, Forbidden Broadway, Newsical the Musical) conjures them up in her joyful and triumphant Snow Bizness. With a voice as big as the sea (and a tail as big as a kite) she ushers in the holiday season with her award winning comedic flair, spot on impressions and songs of good cheer. There is a $15-$40 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: STEVE TYRELL AT THE CAFE CARLYLE THROUGH DECEMBER 31st

Steve Tyrell returns for this annual Holiday season performances at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) on Tuesdays through Saturdays, November 25th through December 31st (no show December 25th) at 8:45 pm with additional late shows on Friday & Saturdays at 10:45 pm. Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. In over four decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Cafe Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed for 36 years. In 2013 Tyrell's contract was extended through his 11th season, starting a new Carlyle legacy that now also includes performances in May. Cover charges and minimums vary by date - call or see website.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN PALM BEACH, FL: MARISSA MULDER AT THE ROYAL ROOM

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PALM BEACH, FL: MARISSA MULDER AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Powerhouse singer Marissa Mulder will make her club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Friday through Tuesday, December 26th through 30th at 8:00 pm. Marissa Mulder grew up in Syracuse, NY. She moved to New York City in 2007 and has gone on to become one of the most successful young cabaret artists on the NY scene. In 2011, she beat out 60 other singers to win the MetroStar Challenge at the Metropolitan Room. She has since performed at all the major clubs in NYC as well as touring throughout the country. Call for cover/minimum information.
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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH 'RULES OF THE ROAD (PART 3)

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH 'RULES OF THE ROAD (PART 3)

Baby Jane Dexter's new show, Rules of the Road,(Part 3) debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for seven performances, which began on Friday, November 21st. Remaining shows are on Saturday, December 20th and Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th. All shows at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be her longtime Musical Director Ross Patterson. Rules of the Road (Part 3) is the latest emotionally empowering and highly-charged show from this influential and beloved cabaret artist who never disappoints. Her shows are filled with memorable anecdotes, through song, from life and a brilliant performing career. Her totally unforgettable song choices have helped make her the local legend she remains today. This new 2014 show will include compelling songs by Rogers & Hammerstein, Cy Coleman & Peggy Lee and Peter Allen & Carol Bayer Sager, as well as songs by Leslie Bricusse, Billy Roy, Leiber & Stoller, Mike Scott, Randy Newman and John Bucchino. As always in her shows, there will be her trademark unexpected twists and turns that laugh at life as well as leaving her audiences emotionally moved. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC:60 HOUR MARATHON CABARET VARIETY SHOW ATTEMPTS GUINNESS RECORD - 275 CABARET ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM


NYC:60 HOUR MARATHON CABARET VARIETY SHOW ATTEMPTS GUINNESS RECORD
275 CABARET ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM (SEE WEBSITE)
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THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) will attempt to achieve a Guinness World Record by presenting a 3-day, 60 hour, marathon Variety Show running from Thursday, January 1st (New Year's Day) at 7:00 pm through Sunday, January 4th at 7:00 am. The marathon, which is eligible to become a Guinness World Records record-holder for longest variety show ever, will feature up to 100 Metropolitan Room artists, from its most prominent stars to its most promising emerging talents. Broadcast legend Joe Franklin (Guinness Book of World Records Longest Continuous Talk Show Host) will serve as grand marshal for the show. To smash the record, for the first 22 hours, four acts per hour will be seen in ten-minute sets (a total of 88 acts over that stretch).  After the 22-hour mark, an average of three acts will perform every hour (another 114 acts over a 38-hour stretch)

On two nights of the event, Friday & Saturday, January 2nd & 3rd, Marilyn Maye will perform a full hour show at 7:00 pm. (Separate ticket purchase necessary).

Over 275 cabaret stars are already signed on to perform including: From the worlds of Broadway, jazz and cabaret: Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye, Bill Boggs, Emily Bergl, Julie Budd, Heather MacRae, Joseph Sirola, Jeff Harnar, Shauna Hicks, KT Sullivan, Baby Jane Dexter, Luba Mason, Anna Bergman, Aaron Weinstein, Jim Brochu, Shana Farr, Richard Pryor Jr., Lina Koutrakos, Tracy Stark, Jamie deRoy, Iris Williams, Steve Ross, Maxine Linehan, Joanne Tatham, Eric Yves Garcia, Dana Lorge, Laurie Krauz, Barry Levitt, Kat Gang, Marieann Meringolo, Karen Oberlin, Sean Harkness, Michelle DellaFave, Devin Bing, Jay Rogers, Marcus Simeone, Sue Matsuki, Adam Shapiro, Janice Hall, Kathleen France, Chrysten Peddie, Michele Bautier, Rick Jensen, Victor Neufeld.

From the comedy and magic worlds: Judy Gold, Eddie Brill, Harrison Greenbaum, Ricky Ritzel, Warren Schein, Matthew Holtzclaw, Michael Six Muldoon, Matias Letelier, Jeffrey Gurian.

From burlesque and drag: Hedda Lettuce, Quinn Lemley, Brita Filter, Sasha Pierce, David F. Slone.

From the puppet world: Jonathan Ellers, Flor Bromley, Jenny Hann.

A complete line-up of the participating artists - 275 individual acts - is listed on the club's website (http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) - including the day and time of performance for each. Day passes cost $25 per person, or $60 for a three-day pass. The club offers a complimentary beverage with each ticket purchased. There are no other food/drink minimums except for the Marilyn Maye shows.

Audience members who attend the longest -- either for unbroken stretches of time or for combined attendance recorded over three days -- will win special prizes and be entered in the official record of the event.  Sleeping will not be permitted in the showroom.

Complimentary breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday mornings.

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As THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) attempts to set a record with their 60-hour Cabaret Marathon, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE plans to set its own record with an attempt to attend the marathon for as many continuous hours as voted on by friends and supporters through their special donations. Starting at 4:30 pm EST on Sunday, December 14th publisher & editor Stu Hamstra will attempt to attend the event for 1 hour for every $10 received via PayPal before midnight tonight (Sunday December 14th) EST. Limit is $600 - 60 hours. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A PAYPAL PAYMENT

RAISED SO FAR: $40.00
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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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LONDON: CANTABILE - THE LONDON QUARTET AT THE CRAZY COQS

If it's Christmas, it's got to be CANTABILE - THE LONDON QUARTET who will return to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888 - ) on Saturday, December 27th and Monday & Tuesday, December 29th & 30th at 8:00 pm. Following their triumphant Crazy Coqs debut in April, "The Singers Most Songs Prefer" return with a programme packed with Christmas Crackers. The show will feature the London Quartet's trademark blend of harmony and hilarity and include classic Seasonal Favourites White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire and Silent Night, as well as their side-splitting treatment of the Twelve Days of Christmas, the Festival of Carols (27 carols in two minutes) and Mud's Lonely This Christmas - and much more. The London Quartet has toured extensively worldwide, singing in the most prestigious venues for the most exclusive clientele, including Buckingham Palace and Carnegie Hall, New York. They released their 17th album, Songs of Love and War and, for the third year in succession, helped create a major festival in the beautiful city of Alba Iulia in Romania.

LONDON: WISH UPON A SNOWFLAKE FEATURING RHIANNON DRAKE AND ALEX HOWGEGO

Test of Time Productions return to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017 - ) on Saturday, December 27th at 8:00 pm with a new, enchanting show for all the family. Celebrating classic film, stage and festive music, 'Wish Upon a Snowflake' is the perfect winter evening's treat. With vocals from Rhiannon Drake and guests. Call for cover/minimum information. 

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY
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NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH 'RULES OF THE ROAD (PART 3)

Baby Jane Dexter's new show, Rules of the Road,(Part 3) debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for seven performances, which began on Friday, November 21st. Remaining shows are on Saturday, December 20th and Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th. All shows at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be her longtime Musical Director Ross Patterson. Rules of the Road (Part 3) is the latest emotionally empowering and highly-charged show from this influential and beloved cabaret artist who never disappoints. Her shows are filled with memorable anecdotes, through song, from life and a brilliant performing career. Her totally unforgettable song choices have helped make her the local legend she remains today. This new 2014 show will include compelling songs by Rogers & Hammerstein, Cy Coleman & Peggy Lee and Peter Allen & Carol Bayer Sager, as well as songs by Leslie Bricusse, Billy Roy, Leiber & Stoller, Mike Scott, Randy Newman and John Bucchino. As always in her shows, there will be her trademark unexpected twists and turns that laugh at life as well as leaving her audiences emotionally moved. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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PALM BEACH, FL: MARISSA MULDER AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Powerhouse singer Marissa Mulder will make her club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Friday through Tuesday, December 26th through 30th at 8:00 pm. Marissa Mulder grew up in Syracuse, NY. She moved to New York City in 2007 and has gone on to become one of the most successful young cabaret artists on the NY scene. In 2011, she beat out 60 other singers to win the MetroStar Challenge at the Metropolitan Room. She has since performed at all the major clubs in NYC as well as touring throughout the country. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, December 26, 2014

NYC:60 HOUR MARATHON CABARET VARIETY SHOW ATTEMPTS GUINNESS RECORD • 275 CABARET ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM


NYC:60 HOUR MARATHON CABARET VARIETY SHOW ATTEMPTS GUINNESS RECORD
275 CABARET ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM (SEE WEBSITE)
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE IS A PROUD CO-SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) will attempt to achieve a Guinness World Record by presenting a 3-day, 60 hour, marathon Variety Show running from Thursday, January 1st (New Year's Day) at 7:00 pm through Sunday, January 4th at 7:00 am. The marathon, which is eligible to become a Guinness World Records record-holder for longest variety show ever, will feature up to 100 Metropolitan Room artists, from its most prominent stars to its most promising emerging talents. Broadcast legend Joe Franklin (Guinness Book of World Records Longest Continuous Talk Show Host) will serve as grand marshal for the show. To smash the record, for the first 22 hours, four acts per hour will be seen in ten-minute sets (a total of 88 acts over that stretch).  After the 22-hour mark, an average of three acts will perform every hour (another 114 acts over a 38-hour stretch)

On two nights of the event, Friday & Saturday, January 2nd & 3rd, Marilyn Maye will perform a full hour show at 7:00 pm. (Separate ticket purchase necessary).

Over 275 cabaret stars are already signed on to perform including: From the worlds of Broadway, jazz and cabaret: Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye, Bill Boggs, Emily Bergl, Julie Budd, Heather MacRae, Joseph Sirola, Jeff Harnar, Shauna Hicks, KT Sullivan, Baby Jane Dexter, Luba Mason, Anna Bergman, Aaron Weinstein, Jim Brochu, Shana Farr, Richard Pryor Jr., Lina Koutrakos, Tracy Stark, Jamie deRoy, Iris Williams, Steve Ross, Maxine Linehan, Joanne Tatham, Eric Yves Garcia, Dana Lorge, Laurie Krauz, Barry Levitt, Kat Gang, Marieann Meringolo, Karen Oberlin, Sean Harkness, Michelle DellaFave, Devin Bing, Jay Rogers, Marcus Simeone, Sue Matsuki, Adam Shapiro, Janice Hall, Kathleen France, Chrysten Peddie, Michele Bautier, Rick Jensen, Victor Neufeld.

From the comedy and magic worlds: Judy Gold, Eddie Brill, Harrison Greenbaum, Ricky Ritzel, Warren Schein, Matthew Holtzclaw, Michael Six Muldoon, Matias Letelier, Jeffrey Gurian.

From burlesque and drag: Hedda Lettuce, Quinn Lemley, Brita Filter, Sasha Pierce, David F. Slone.

From the puppet world: Jonathan Ellers, Flor Bromley, Jenny Hann.

A complete line-up of the participating artists - 275 individual acts - is listed on the club's website (http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) - including the day and time of performance for each. Day passes cost $25 per person, or $60 for a three-day pass. The club offers a complimentary beverage with each ticket purchased. There are no other food/drink minimums except for the Marilyn Maye shows.

Audience members who attend the longest -- either for unbroken stretches of time or for combined attendance recorded over three days -- will win special prizes and be entered in the official record of the event.  Sleeping will not be permitted in the showroom.

Complimentary breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday mornings.

FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE
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HELP STU SET A PERSONAL CABARET ENDURANCE RECORD

As THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) attempts to set a record with their 60-hour Cabaret Marathon, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE plans to set its own record with an attempt to attend the marathon for as many continuous hours as voted on by friends and supporters through their special donations. Starting at 4:30 pm EST on Sunday, December 14th publisher & editor Stu Hamstra will attempt to attend the event for 1 hour for every $10 received via PayPal before midnight tonight (Sunday December 14th) EST. Limit is $600 - 60 hours. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A PAYPAL PAYMENT

RAISED SO FAR: $40.00
If donation is made by someone not yet a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE the first $20 will be set aside for a 1 year SILVER membership! see http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/Membership.shtml


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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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CHICAGO: ANXIETY TONIGHT! (PIGTAILS ARE KOSHER) WITH MIRIAM PLOTKIN

After performing for many years at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) in the two woman shows "There's Noel in Chanukah" and "Bastille Magnolias", Miriam Plotkin returns with her very own one woman show, a jewish themed 'Anxiety Tonight! (Pigtails are Kosher)', a cabaret show filled with humorous parody songs in true Allan Sherman fashion. Performances are Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm. Miriam Plotkin is originally from the greater Washington DC area. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, she moved to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy. She has worked in the Chicago theatre and improv community for the past 18 years, starring in such shows as Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Hello Muddah Hello Fadduh, and the Vagina Monologues. Anxiety Tonight (Pigtails Are Kosher) marks the World Premiere of Miriam going solo, Han Solo, with original parody songs celebrating (while also making fun of) Judaism. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: MONTY ALEXANDER: JAZZ AROUND THE WEST INDIES

Monty Alexander will present 'Jazz Around the West Indies' at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Friday through Tuesday, December 26th through 30th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare. Tonight, Alexander and his award-winning group will keep the club moving for Jazz Around the West Indies, a unique showcase of genre- and culture-blending music. There is a $50 cover. 
WASHINGTON, DC: BEN'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Ben Williams, one of the newest and brightest musicians on the scene today, performs at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Williams is helping to push the legacy of jazz forward and through the reflection of his own distinct sound and flavor in hip hop, gospel, and Rhythm & Blues. He is highly recognized as a national and international acclaimed bassist, bandleader, performer, music educator, and writer who has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Terrence Blanchard, Roy Hargrove, Benny Golson, Stefon Harris just to name a few; and has consistently toured the Continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North & South Americas. Williams became a Grammy Award Winner with the Pat Metheny Unity Band for Best Jazz Instrumental Album of 2012. Recently, he received the 2013 DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll Rising Star Award for Bass; and the 2013 Michigan State University (MSU) Alumni Award for becoming and maintaining the highest of standards in his profession as well as in his personal life and as an MSU Alunnus which by the way, places him in the ranks of Magic Johnson who is also an MSU Alumnus Award Winner. There is a $20 cover. 

BETHESDA, MD: THE DEANNA BOGART BAND PLUS THE ERIC SCOTT GROUP

Deanna Bogart, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and multifaceted musician whose fans value the diversity of her genre-free zone, will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday, December 26th at 8:00 pm. As a bandleader/ singer/ songwriter/ producer/ pianist and sax player, Deanna combines the best of boogie-woogie, contemporary blues, country and jazz into a splendid blend she calls "blusion." Deanna's fusion of blusion (spontaneous, sophisticated, fearless and fun) has garnered her three consecutive Blues Music Awards' Horn Instrumentalist of the Year for 2008, 2009 and 2010 and an endorsement contract with Rico Reeds. She has won, at last count, 22 Wammies, the music awards for the hotly contested Washington, DC region. There is a $20 cover. 

PALM BEACH, FL: MARISSA MULDER AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Powerhouse singer Marissa Mulder will make her club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Friday through Tuesday, December 26th through 30th at 8:00 pm. Marissa Mulder grew up in Syracuse, NY. She moved to New York City in 2007 and has gone on to become one of the most successful young cabaret artists on the NY scene. In 2011, she beat out 60 other singers to win the MetroStar Challenge at the Metropolitan Room. She has since performed at all the major clubs in NYC as well as touring throughout the country. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN "HAPPY HOLIDAYS: SWINGING WITH THE BIG BAND"

Backed by a 17-piece big band, legendary performer, vocalist, pianist and scholar of American popular song, Michael Feinstein, kicks off a year-long, global, centennial celebration of Frank Sinatra with a program of Ol' Blue Eyes favorite standards from the great American songbook at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesdays through Saturdays, December 16th through December 27th at 8:30 pm with additional shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed "The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook," is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. Feinstein is more than simply a performer. He has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America's popular song and preserving its' legacy for the generations to come. In 2007, he founded the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country. Michael serves on the Library of Congress' National Recording Preservation Board, an organization dedicated to ensuring the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's sound recording heritage. He also serves as Artistic Director of the Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, a $170 million, three-theatre venue in Carmel, Indiana, which opened in January 2011. Furthermore, starting in 2010, he became the director of the Jazz and Popular Song Series at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center and in 2013, he replaced the late Marvin Hamlisch as the lead conductor of the Pasadena Pops. There is a $60-$250 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRIS BOTTI - 10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY RESIDENCY

THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) is proud to present world renowned trumpeter Chris Botti's milestone, highly anticipated 10th Annual Holiday Residency - a three week engagement from Mondays through Sundays, December 15th, 2014 through Sunday, January 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm (including Christmas and New Year's Eve). Botti has called the club his home every December since 2005. Over the years the residency Chris has featured special impromptu musical guests, such as Sting and John Mayer (2011). Celebrities from all walks of the entertainment business have attended Botti's Blue Note performances, ranging from Mary J Blige to Paul Haggis. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD "When I Fall In Love," Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop muisc and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 55th GRAMMY Awards. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. There is a $40-$75 cover.

NYC: NUEVO JAZZ LATINO ALL-STARS AT DIZZY'S

For our special New Year's week celebration, it's a Cuban holiday with the Nuevo Jazz Latino All-Stars at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday, December 27th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. The group features Pedrito Martinez, Yosvany Terry, Mike Rodriguez, Elio Villafranca, Dafnis Prieto, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra bassist Carlos Henriquez, all successful leaders and award-winners in their own right. This unique ensemble originally debuted during Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2013-14 season for a nearly sold out two-night run in The Appel Room. An unusual opportunity that paid dividends, the group was tasked with composing new original pieces specifically for this ensemble. As a result, each piece of music was written for the individual talents of each fellow band member, and after rave reviews, we're treating audiences to this super-group up close and personal in the club. Online reservations for these performances are not currently available. Please call (212) 258-9595 to inquire about reserving your seat.

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