WOZ: A Rock Cabaret will be presented at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Mondays, April 14th & 21st at 8:00 pm. Performers include Heather Currie, Clara D'Onofrio, Edward Fraim, Scott Gryder, James Nedrud, Kimberly Lawson, Kevin Webb, Nick Sula, and Eric Engelson. Everyone loved Wizard of Oz as kids. Some were obsessed with dreams of rainbow icons, others the talking animals and fantastical friends. And so it is for seven adult children who refused to grow up and quit playing make believe. Join these Ozians in their musical sandbox as they travel the yellow brick road with the help of their favorite power ballads and rock anthems from the 80s, 90s, and today. Its like your favorite mix radio station but better ... because it has witches and munchkins. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
Michael-Leon Wooley presents the second in a series of concerts featuring some of Broadway's best singers in TRIPLE THREAT, an exclusive L.A. showcase, at VITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905) on Monday,April 21st at 8:00 pm. Vitello's will open its doors to the music that sets Broadway aglow and brings audiences to their feet. Hosted by Michael-Leon Wooley (from Broadway's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE MUSIC MAN, and FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE) the evening will highlight three Broadway "Triple Threats" each month. This month, the featured performers will be Chandra Lee Schwartz (Wicked, Gypsy), Maurice Murphy (Spelling Bee, Motown), and Valerie Perri (Evita, Jerome Robbins B'way).There is a $15 cover.
Sasha Weiss and Brandon Maier will perform atMARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH (3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500) on Monday, April 21st at 7:00 pm. Sasha and Brandon have been Facebook friends since 2005, so they have seen each other through many a relationship status. Join them as they sing you through a journey of social media relationships from "it's complicated with" to "married to" and all that's in between! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
Trio Vera performs at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Monday, April 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Trio Vera features pianist Harry Appelman, bassist Victor Dvoskin and drummer Dominic Smith. The group plays an engaging and varied set, ranging from Brazilian music to Monk to an interpretation of a Scriabin prelude, with lyricism and a broad dynamic range. Call for cover/minimum information.
Donna Vivino weaves diverse songs into a thematically-cohesive collection from Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley in her show "Beautiful Dreamer" atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, April 21st at 7:00 pm. Theater fans in particular will appreciate her bold reinvention of "Castle on A Cloud" from Les Miserables - which she introduced at age 8 as Broadway's original Young Cosette. Other highlights include a stirring "When Day Is Done" and an ingenious cool-jazz arrangement of the iconic standard "Over the Rainbow." She will also personalize works by Rodgers and Hart ("My Romance"), George and Ira Gershwin ("They Can't Take That Away From Me"), Antonio Carlos Jobim ("How Insensitive"). In this outing, Donna shares the stage with both her sax and flute-playing father, Jerry Vivino, and guitar-playing uncle Jimmy Vivino. The Vivino Brothers can be seen and heard in the house band on the TBS late-night talk show "Conan." Rounding out the band will be drummer Shawn Pelton, (Saturday Night Live), bassist Conrad Korsch (Rod Stewart), and pianist Ken Levinsky (Woody Allen and John Pizzarelli). Donna Vivino starred for two years as Elphaba in the First National Tour of Wicked and performed the role on Broadway. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
Every Monday night at 9:30 pm, Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts "Cast Party", a combination open-mic, networking event and party atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) during which the biggest stars on Broadway relax on their night off by performing their favorite songs in an informal setting. Cast Party is a mix of music, impromptu performance and cocktail party revelry, where showbiz superstars, stunning jazz talents and cabaret glitterati hit the stage alongside up-and-comers to serve up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It's the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
Bistro Award Winner Justin Daniel makes his return to cabaret with his show 'Officially Alive' at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Mondays, April 21st & 28th at 7:00 pm. Officially Alive chronicles the often bizarre road towards gay fatherhood. After getting married and deciding to pursue parenthood through surrogacy, Justin delves into to countless awkward conversations, difficult choices, and the defining moments of life. All of this is told with an eclectic musical lens that brings together the music of David Bowie, John Mayer, Stephen Sondheim, and so many more. With multiple MAC award recipients Scott Coulter (Broadway By The Year) and Michael Holland (Godspell 2011 Revival) directing and music directing respectively, the show promises to be a musically adventurous, funny, and touchingly honest account of what it means to be "officially" alive in the 21st century. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
After successful shows at Judy's Chelsea and Don't Tell Mama, Jennifer Roberts is back to celebrate her love for Manhattan with two new shows at New York hotspot DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, April 21st & Wednesday, April 23rd, both shows at 9:15 pm. New Musical Director Tedd Firth will join Jennifer along with returning bass player Ritt Henn. Directed by Andy Gale with technical direction by Jason Ellis, ''An Evening With Jennifer Roberts'' features Firth's spectacular arrangements of songs from composers Leonard Bernstein, Alec Wilder and Kurt Weill to Sheldon Harnick, Duke Ellington and Dave Frishberg. Jennifer, whose regional credits include Sarah Brown opposite Broadway leading man Tom Wopat in Guys and Dolls, serves up an entertaining, exhilarating, jazz-infused show that highlights her wide vocal range. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.Claudine Cassan-Jellison will perform atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, April 20th at 7:30 pm and Monday, April 21st at 7:30 pm. She is accompanied by David Gaines at the piano. Claudine is having a homecoming of sorts, a joyous musical return for an entertainer who traded a successful career as a cabaret singer and actress for the more prosaic but challenging world of public education. Luckily, Claudine scattered some musical breadcrumbs along the paths of academe because she's found her way back to New York nightlife, bringing along with her a collection of songs that range from renowned classics by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to more contemporary turns by Stevie Wonder and Billie Joel. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
Darryl J. Williams will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, April 21st at 9:30 pm. Darryl has performed in such shows as Smokey Joe's Cafe, (Original Broadway Cast Reunion, National Tour, European Tour, with Glady's Knight), Once On This Island (The Hanger Theatre) Big Mama Stringbean The Life of Ethel Waters (New Federal Theatre) in which he received an AUDELCO Award Nomination. Williams is a very sought after vocal arranger and Gospel Music Clinician. Williams created vocal arrangements for Sir. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, Gospel, (The Alliance Theatre) in which he also played Judas. He was nominated for a Suzie Bass Award for Best Actor. He was invited back to the Alliance Theatre to be Musical Director for the award winning a cappella musical, Avenue X. Mr. Williams has created vocal arrangements for and sung back ground vocals for such music legends such as Gladys Knight, Leslie Gore, Ann Nesby, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Dorothy Norwood and Mr. Louis St. Louis. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
Country band Shotgun Wedding plays at STAGE 72(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Monday, April 21st at 7:00 pm. Like a moonshine martini, New York City-based 'Shotgun Wedding' blends urban sophistication with homegrown intoxication. Shotgun Wedding, a city-country band, pays homage to classic country music while keeping an eye on the future, firing off original songs that are at once down-home and downtown. Shotgun Wedding features Chuck Burgi (drums) Andy Cichon (bass and vocals), both currently on tour with Billy Joel, guitarist and singer Dennis DelGaudio (Billy Joel, MD for Movin' Out Uk and member of the Movin' Out Band), pianist and vocalist Wade Preston (starred in Movin' Out On Broadway) and vocalist Catherine Porter, (Broadway's Next To Normal, London and Australia Sunset Boulevard, Brian May Band). There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum."New York's Next Top Drag Queen" will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Mondays at 7:00 pm, March 31 & April 14th (8 first-round contestants perform two new songs each week); April 21st (6 semifinalists present mini sets, offering a glimpse of what a full show will be); April 28th (4 finalists sing a new song, a repeat song and a theme song) and May 5th - finale (the 4 finialists sing a new song and make a heartfelt appeal for why they deserve to wear the crown; the finale features several special guests). The event is produced by the Metropolitan Room, Joseph Macchia. The contest's permanent judges include the MAC and Bistro award-winning cabaret producer Joseph Macchia ("Cabaret Cares" and "Broadway on 22nd Street" and "Boys Night Out"), the Broadway veteran and cabaret star T. Oliver Reid (winner 2011 MetroStar; 2012 MAC debut, and 2013 Bistro), and Frankie C. (columnist for Odyssey Magazine). The Mystery Judge will remain "closeted" until the very end. The Grand Prize includes: A Cash Prize of $500 and a One Night Videotaped, Club-Produced Show. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
"Sunshine Boy", Coulby Jenkins flits through his musical farewell to New York City on Monday, April 21st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Jenkins celebrates a decade of love, loss and light through the music of Buble, Bareilles, Boston, and more. Because regardless of what state you're in, you can always choose a "sunshine state of mind". There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
Ariane Reinhart and musical director and GRAMMY Winner Laurence Hobgood explore the triumphs, tribulations and humor of the human spirit as we cope with love and loss throughout our lives in their show 'The Remains of the Night' at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, April 21st at 7:00 pm. Ariane sings a variety of musical theater, jazz and popular songs that have all new arrangements written and performed by Laurence Hobgood and his trio. Ariane takes the audience through a comedic and deeply moving journey through song and anecdotes. With music by Jason Robert Brown, Adam Guettel, U2, Indigo Girls, Tracy Chapman and others the show surprises and delights with unique interpretations. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
If It Only Even Runs A Minute returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, April 21st at 9:30 pm. If It Only Even Runs A Minute is the Bistro Award-winning concert series celebrating rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales and inspiring photos from underappreciated musicals. Created and hosted by 54 Below Director of Programming Jennifer Ashley Tepper and The Book of Mormon's Kevin Michael Murphy, with musical direction by Joshua Zecher-Ross, each concert includes performances and stories from original cast members and writers of selected featured shows, as well as new interpretations. The 12th Edition of the concert will feature performances from Randy Blair (Adding Machine), Max Crumm (Grease, Disaster!), two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran (Annie, Promises, Promises, Noises Off), Hunter Foster (The Bridges of Madison County, Hands on a Hardbody), Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, Brighton Beach Memoirs), A.J. Holmes (The Book of Mormon, Team StarKid), Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (Baby, It's You!, The Drowsy Chaperone), Lesli Margherita (Matilda), Larry Owens (Fat Camp), Ben Rappaport (Picnic, "Outsourced"), Mike Rosengarten (Hard Times, Hank Williams: Lost Highway), Chip Zien (The Big Knife, Into the Woods), and more to be announced. This edition will features stories about and songs from Borscht Capades, Chess, The Civil War, Climb High, The Gospel at Colonus, Happiness, Mr. President, Ride the Winds, Ruthless!, The Selling of the President, Up in One, Weird Romance, and more to be announced. Previous editions of ...Runs A Minute have played at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Caroline's on Broadway, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Joe's Pub and (Le) Poisson Rouge. So far, the series has included 238 performers and 138 featured musicals, as well as many songs that have never before been recorded. Stay after the show for a Runs A Minute celebration featuring drink specials and videos from your favorite underappreciated musicals! After party open to the public. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks are back - and now will play every Monday & Tuesday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454). Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks is an eleven-piece band playing music of the 1920s & 30s for your dining and dancing pleasure. In 1976 Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks (originally known as the New Orleans Nighthawks) was formed. A big-band historian and collector, Giordano has more than 60,000 scores in his collection. There is a $15 cover (at the door) plus a $15 food drink minimum.
Les Michaels Life Is A Cabaret Sundays In Summer Series brings back singer and actor Jordan Miller with his one-man cabaret concert "The Broadway Leading Man" to THE ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER(73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - TKTS: 760-325-2731) on Sunday, April 20th at 2:00 pm. He is joined by pianist Charlie Creasy. The show features songs made famous by such leading men as Howard Keel, John Raitt, Robert Goulet, and Mario Lanza, along with some Broadway and Hollywood history and stories from Miller's own theatrical career. Born in Huntsville, Texas, Mr. Miller is a classically trained baritone who studied at Houston State University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has performed in numerous musicals and operettas, with leads in "Oklahoma", "Anything Goes", and "Annie Get Your Gun" as few of his favorites and spent three seasons as a principal singer with Holland-American Cruise Lines. But he admits he had the most fun as The Grinch in Dr. Suess' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at San Diego's Old Globe Theater, as the title role in "Jerry Springer: The Opera" at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and best role of all-new dad with wife, actress Jessica Couto. There is an $11 cover.
Inventive German "prepared" pianist and composer Volker Bertelmann will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Sunday, April 20th at 7:00 pm. The story behind Volker Bertelmann - known best these days as HAUSCHKA - is not necessarily what you'd expect. Although he is one of the most recognisable 21st Century proponents of what is known as prepared piano - one whose sound is altered by the insertion of alien objects between or upon its strings, hammers and dampers - he was barely aware of the champions of such a practise when he first began his experiments. Even John Cage was a largely unfamiliar name that fateful day when he sat in the studio of his friend Adam Fuest and, frustrated by the sounds he was making, starting placing random objects into the instrument. What's stranger still, one might think, is the fact that Bertelmann's first forays into the public world were with major label hip hop act God's Favourite Dog and a drum and bass quintet called Nonex. But, when you listen to his music closely, this perhaps makes more sense than you'd initially think: the sound of HAUSCHKA has always been both instinctive and fuelled by a love of rhythm. Bertelmann, you see, is clearly a man who knows his instrument - quite literally - inside out, and he's as unafraid of approaching it with a fresh sensibility as he is capable of drawing upon an unusually broad church of influences. Almost two decades after he began his professional career rapping, Volker Bertelmann aka HAUSCHKA finds himself in the unusual position of being regularly compared to the likes of Eric Satie, John Cage and Steve Reich. (In 2011 he was invited by London's prestigious Barbican to perform as part of Reverbations, a festival celebrating the work and influence of the latter composer.) Always unpredictable, HAUSCHKA continues to offer only one certainty: that the next step he takes will no doubt be as unexpected as the direction from which he has come. Dinner/Show: $54 Show only: $19.
The Birdland Jazz Party features Hilary Gardner on Sunday, April 20th at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Birdland's very own jazz quartet hits the stage every Sunday to wrap up the weekend with jazz classics and a special guest vocalist. This quartet features John Hart (Guitar), Paul Gil (bass), Carmen Intorre (Drums) & Jon Davis (Piano). Acclaimed singer Hilary Gardner grew up in Wasilla, Alaska infatuated with New York City. The city came to life through the jazz and American songbook albums in her parents' record collection. Visions gleaned from those classic vinyl platters epitomized reinvention and feverish creativity, and inspired Hilary to make New York City her home. In 2010, Hilary went from waiting tables to making her Broadway debut in two-time Tony-award winner Twyla Tharp's hit musical, Come Fly Away. Backed by a 19-piece big band, Hilary sang solos and duets with Frank Sinatra in a performance hailed by critics. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill brings his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00pm. Called the leader of the "first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz", O'Farrill was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O'Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
"Playing For Jim Hall", An Official Memorial Tribute Celebrating The Life & Music Of Jim Hall will be held atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Friday through Sunday, April 18th through 20th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Mr. Hall passed away in December 2013, and in keeping with Jim's quiet and unassuming nature, his sendoff was attended only by the immediate family. The multitude of condolences and shared stories attest to the fact that Jim was not only an inspiring musician but also a man with a huge heart. Sadly, his heart has stopped beating but his music endures and the treasured memories live on in all of us. Playing For Jim Hall will feature Bill Frisell, guitar; Julian Lage, guitar; Greg Osby, sax; Kate Schutt, guitar & vocals; Scott Colley, bass; and Joey Baron, drums. Not only was Jim Hall one of the jazz world's favorite guitarists, but he also earned critical acclaim for his skills as a composer and arranger. The first formal recognition came in 1997 when Jim won the New York Jazz Critics Circle Award for Best Jazz Composer/Arranger. In 2004, he joined the Baltimore Symphony to debuted his concerto for guitar and orchestra, commissioned by Towson University in Maryland for The First World Guitar Congress. The title of the work, "Peace Movement," is indicative of Jim's desire to contribute to world peace through his music. In January of 2006, the French Minister of Culture and Communication knighted him. There is a $20-$35 cover.
A delightful, feel good, gender bending celebration of old fashioned gospel and country gospel music, plus original music by Rev. Yolanda written in the old fashion style, will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, April 20th at 6:30 pm. This show takes a musical tour of Rev. Yolanda's transformational spiritual journey from a gospel music loving Alabama gay boy, to a Radical Faerie, Rock & Roll, GLBT Hall of Fame Transgender Warrior, to a New Thought Interspiritual Drag Queen Reverend. Directed by Rev. Shawn Moninger, the show features Rev. Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes on vocals and acoustic guitar; Kenneth Gartman, Musical Director/ Arrangements, piano, vocals. Special guests TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.Claudine Cassan-Jellison will perform at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, April 20th at 7:30 pm and Monday, April 21st at 7:30 pm. She is accompanied by David Gaines at the piano. Claudine is having a homecoming of sorts, a joyous musical return for an entertainer who traded a successful career as a cabaret singer and actress for the more prosaic but challenging world of public education. Luckily, Claudine scattered some musical breadcrumbs along the paths of academe because she's found her way back to New York nightlife, bringing along with her a collection of songs that range from renowned classics by Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to more contemporary turns by Stevie Wonder and Billie Joel. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
Parisian-based actor/singer/writer and director Nathalie Schmidt will star in her one-woman show, "Forgotten Lovers" atMOSCOW 57 ON DELANCEY (168 1/2 Delancey Street, NYC - 212-260-5775) on Sundays, April 20th & 27th, at 6:30 pm.••This is the fourth time she is performing this show in New York, having previously performed it in 2012 and 2013. "Forgotten Lovers" is a comedic/tragic musical of a woman, Greta, falling apart at the seams the week before she is to be married. She recounts tales of her numerous ex-lovers and where it all went wrong up to this moment in story and song. For this show, Nathalie will be accompanied by Moscow 57 music director, producer and arranger Ethan Fein on guitar and bass player Benjamin Franklin Brown. Nathalie Schmidt is an acclaimed French actress, comedian, singer, writer and director based in Paris, France. She has worked throughout Europe and in the USA. She has performed in more than 25 plays and 30 films. She has written and directed seven shows for the theater, and four short films. Call for cover/minimum information.
Roslyn Kind will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, April 20th at 9:30 pm. 54 Below welcomes Ms. Kind back to the New York club scene, where she hasn't been seen in solo performance in 20 years. Having recently toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Israel performing with her sister, Barbra Streisand, and nephew, Jason Gould, this brand new show features both new material & vintage "Rozzie" tunes. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
Miss Hope Springs continues her hugely successful residency at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) every Sunday night at 8:00 pm. The booking is now in it's 2nd sold out year, with a new show and a new line up. Singing her acclaimed original repertoire at the piano, towering blonde ex Vegas showgirl Hope is joined, as always, by Nigel on throbbing double bass and Sam on chilli hot percussion. By adding new member Andy on sizzling guitar, they have become The Crazy Coqs Quartet. Award-winning singer-songwriter, pianist and funny girl Hope sings some of her most popular "laugh out loud then move you to tears" songs with a few choice brand new numbers ... a new look, new material and a new line up for 2014. You'll hear Hope's personal blend of finger snapping pop, smouldering bossa-novas and wistful waltzes. With fans as diverse as Fenella Fielding, Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters), Jarvis Cocker, Rula Lenksa, Marc Almond and Jonathan Ross, this unique evening of delightfully catchy original songs is the fun and sophisticated way to round off your weekend or kick start your week. Call for cover/minimum information.Join 'The Girls From Oz' on Easter Sunday at 8:00 pm at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) as they celebrate The Resurrection ... of glamorous movies and musicals from the 1920s through to the 1950s! Kara Lane ('The Rocky Horror Show', 'Anything Goes', 'Oliver!'), Simone Craddock ('Annie', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Hello Dolly') and Abigail Jaye ('Evita', 'Scrooge', 'Blood Brothers'), capture the style and nostalgia of these decades with their gorgeous three-part harmonies. Call for cover/minimum information.
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.
DESMOND'S STEAKHOUSE (513 Seventh Avenue, NYC - 212-391-6900) presents 'Jazz Brunch' every Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm with Jerry Costanzo & His Trio, with special guests weekly. Dine on their very special and affordable brunch menu while enjoying the best of jazz, swing and "The Great American Song Book". Combining the liveliness of Time Square with a resplendent dining experience, Desmond's Steakhouse has proudly become New York City's premiere steakhouse with a contemporary twist. Call for cover/minimum information.
The Archi-tet, a Jazz band led by Aki Yamamoto, will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Sunday, April 20th at 11:30 & 1:30 pm as part of the clubs East Meets West Brunch series. The band features three horns and a rhythm section: Aki Yamamoto, bass; Yutaka Uchida, drums; Irving Grossman, trumpet; Mike Wilkens, sax; and Elizabeth Frascoia, trombone. It was formed in 2008 and their first CD was released that same year. During 2009 and 2010, the Archi-tet had performed at many venues, and started to be known in the New York area. The band has performed at LEXUS "Design Matter" show with The Roots in front of Mr. Toyota, the president of Toyota Company. One of the band's original compositions was used as a theme song in a TV program at NHK station in Japan. On 2013, their second album "Red Blankey" was released from QUALIA & COMPANY media house on vinyl. The recording was done at Avatar Studio, mixed at Manhattan Center Studio and mastered at Sterling Sound, produced for high-end audio world. The Archi-tet's music style has roots in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with modern tastes of hip-hop, and popular music. Therefore, both straight Jazz swing fans and modern music fans can enjoy the music. The name "Archi-tet" comes from "Architect" obviously, and the concept is to construct the new art work from many different elements. The $29.50 cover includes brunch, music and a drink.