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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: JANE MONHEIT "HELLO BLUEBIRD" AT BIRDLAND

Jane Monheit will debut her new show "Hello Bluebird: Celebrating the Jazz of Judy Garland," to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, January 13th through 17th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. In just over thirteen years, critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit's honey-smooth vocals, silky phrasing and natural knack for storytelling have earned her two Grammy nominations and established her as one of her generation's most beloved and accomplished vocalists. Jane's sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs has made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: OPENING ACT AT THE BLUE NOTE: JOE ALTERMAN TRIO

Joe Alterman Trio will perform at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday & Wednesday, January 13th & 14th at 6:30 pm as an opening act to the Ramsey Lewis shows at 8:00 pm. Reserving a ticket for the Ramsey Lewis show gives you access to Joe Alterman's opening set. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Alterman moved to New York in the fall of 2007 to study music at New York University, where he also earned his Master's Degree in Music. While there, he has studied with greats including Don Friedman, Joe Lovano and John Scofield. He has performed at venues around the world including the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and Preservation Hall in New Orleans; he has led groups at venues in New York City including the Blue Note Jazz Club, the Iridium, the Kitano, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, among others. He also recently performed at the "Marian McPartland Piano Jazz All-Star Celebration" at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, as well as at Jack Kleinsinger Presents "Highlights in Jazz", as a part of the "Next Generation All-Stars," where he performed alongside tenor saxophone great Houston Person. He and his trio have performed multiple times at the Blue Note Jazz Club as an opening act for greats including Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, John Pizzarelli and Hiromi, among others. Alterman's most recent recording, Give Me The Simple Life, garnered much critical praise and reached #4 on the JazzWeek radio charts.

NYC: RAMSEY LEWIS: IN CROWD 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Ramsey Lewis celebrates the "In Crowd 50th Anniversary" at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday & Wednesday, January 13th & 14thwith shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Ramsey recently released his 80th collection of songs entitled "Ramsey, Taking Another Look". Ramsey has been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for over 50 years, with an unforgettable sound and outgoing personality that has allowed him to cross over to the pop and R&B charts. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz, back in 1956. Lewis earned his first gold record, as well as a Grammy award for Best Jazz Performance, for their swinging version of Dobie Gray's hit "The In Crowd." He returned to the pop charts in 1966 with versions of "Hang On Sloopy" and "Wade In The Water." Throughout the years, Lewis' trio has undergone membership changes, all the while staying true to Lewis' high musical standards. After Young and Holt left Lewis' trio to form their own group, the pianist hired a new rhythm section with Cleveland Eaton on bass and Maurice White on drums. When White left the band to form Earth, Wind & Fire, Morris Jennings signed on as the trio's new percussionist. White returned to produce Lewis' 1974 smash album entitled Sun Goddess, in which Lewis first experimented with electronic keyboards and featured Earth, Wind & Fire on the album. In 1983, Lewis returned to the studio with Young and Holt for the album Reunion. Throughout his illustrious career, Lewis has also joined forces with countless other artists to create new and innovative music. In 1984, he collaborated with Nancy Wilson on The Two of Us; in 1988, he recorded with London's Philharmonia Orchestra for the album A Classic Encounter; and in 1989, Lewis and Dr. Billy Taylor cut a set of piano duets in We Meet Again. In 1995, Lewis launched the side project Urban Knights, in which he collaborated with a handful of successful crossover jazz stars, including Grover Washington, Jr., Earl Klugh, and Dave Koz. In 1997, Lewis added disc jockey to his resume, hosting a popular show on Chicago's WNUA-FM that ran until 2009. A new show was syndicated in 2006 under the name Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis and was broadcast on jazz radio stations across the country. In 2006, a well-received 13-episode Legends of Jazz television series hosted by Lewis was broadcast by PBS on public TV nationwide and featured live performances by a variety of jazz artists including Larry Gray, Lonnie Smith, Joey Defrancesco, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Kurt Elling, Benny Golson, Pat Metheny and Tony Bennett. There is a $30-$45 cover (8:00 cover includes access to opening act at 6:00 pm.)

NYC: THE RENE URTREGER TRIO AT DIZZY'S

Pianist and composer Rene Urtreger will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Wednesday, January 14th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Rene has enjoyed a long and successful career, and it's worth noting how it all began: In the 1950s, at age 20, Urtreger played with Don Byas and Buck Clayton. A few years later, he spent time in the groups of both Lester Young and Miles Davis. That same decade, he worked with Lionel Hampton, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, and Ben Webster. Any jazz fan will confirm the extraordinary significance of this small part of Urtreger's history, and decades later, the storied musician continues to receive praise and awards for his artistry. Come early (7:15 pm) to the first show to see French-born pianist • performer, composer, and 2013 Guggenheim Fellow, Jean-Michel Pilc. Come to the 9:30 pm set and stay for the Late Night Session for free. Call for cover/minimum information.

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