CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 5/5/13

Saturday, May 11, 2013

"Swingin' with the All Stars: Louis Armstrong & Baseball" at LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM

"Swingin' with the All Stars: Louis Armstrong & Baseball" will be on exhibit now through August 31st at the LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM(34-56 107th Street, Corona, Queens, NY - 718-478-8274) and is free with museum admission. Louis Armstrong House Museum is just seven blocks away from Citi Field, home of the 2013 All Star Game! Baseball was Louis Armstrong's favorite sport and he followed it passionately. A longtime Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Louis switched to the New York Mets in the late 60s, even attending the deciding game 5 of the 1969 World Series. The new exhibit debuting at the Louis Armstrong House Museum - Swinging with the All Stars: Louis Armstrong & Baseball includes photos and artifacts exploring Louis's relationship with the game including Louis's handwritten list of "my four choice Dodger players at all times," a photo of Louis backstage with Dodgers Don Newcombe and Junior Gilliam, a rare Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald "baseball card" from Holland, and one of Louis's famed tape box collages featuring a photo of the trumpeter with New York Yankees Phil Rizzuto and Joe Collins. The exhibit will also contain information about Louis's "Secret 9" baseball team. The museum is open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Admission is $10.00, $7.00 for seniors.

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LONG ISLAND'S ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP 11TH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL

LONG ISLAND'S ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP 11TH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

Artists in Partnership Presents 11th Annual Cabaret Festival honoring the Great American Songbook in Long Island, NY Friday through Sunday, May 17th through May 19th at THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY (111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY - 516-432-6342 - http://www.aip-arts.org/ ). All performances are FREE to the public. The festival will feature performances by renowned local and New York City-based artists.

FRIDAY, MAY 17th
7:30 pm - FABULOUS BROADWAY AND MORE with Marissa McGowan, "Listen To My Heart" with musical director Brian Hertz on piano.
9:00 pm - "PRET-A-PORTER: Cole Porter's French Connections" with Colleen McHugh, with musical director Tedd Firth.

SATURDAY, MAY 18th
2:00 pm - "CABARET CONVERSATIONS" - Established artists along with musical director and pianist Tedd Firth demonstrate and comment on the cabaret genre as they honor the famous and infamous vocalists - the "divas" of the Cabaret World. Susan James will facilitate the discussion while artists Michael Hughes, Stacy Sullivan, Colleen McHugh and Tedd Firth perform in various song styles along with commentary by critic Rob Lester.
7:30 pm - FABULOUS LADIES - Shirley Crabbe presents "The Incomparable Ethel Waters" with David Budway at the piano.
9:00 pm - "TO LENA ... A Tribute to the Lady and Her Music" with Natalie Douglas with Mark Hartman on piano.

SUNDAY, MAY 19th
2:00 pm - FABULOUS JAZZ featuring Marilyn Maye performs with pianist Tedd Firth; Stephanie Nakasian performs with Hod O'Brien on piano and guest artist Veronica O'Brien.

As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice.

This event is made possible with public funds from the Long Beach Public Library and a special Burst Grant from NY State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg. The library is handicapped accessible, located two blocks from the LIRR station in Long Beach, a 50-minute train ride from New York City's Penn Station.

Artists in Partnership, Inc. is a 501c3 cultural arts organization located in Long Beach, NY. The mission of AIP, "empowering artists and engaging the community," is a unique collaboration supporting literary, visual and performing artists by showcasing their talents, creating new avenues of expression, developing multi-generational and cross-cultural projects, providing fiscal sponsorships, and allying with local organizations, businesses and city government to attain these goals. see http://www.aip-arts.org/

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NYC: "REMEMBERING MABEL & BOBBY" AT THE TOWN HALL THURSDAY

NYC: "REMEMBERING MABEL & BOBBY" AT THE TOWN HALL THURSDAY
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) was the setting in 1968 of the legendary dual concert of America's leading cabaret performers, the great international club and recording artist Mabel Mercer and the reigning prince of cabaret Bobby Short. In a tribute to these great artists, THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION will commemorate the 45th Anniversary of this legendary Town Hall Concert on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 8:00 pm with a celebration of cabaret featuring today's outstanding artists in contemporary interpretations of The Great American Songbook. The event will present a lineup of today's leading practitioners of the intimate and enduring art of cabaret. KT Sullivan, Artistic Director of the Foundation, will host the evening.

Scheduled to appear: Joyce Breach, Eric Comstock, Natalie Douglas, Barbara Fasano, Lauren Fox, Eric Yves Garcia, Clint Holmes, Tanya Holt, Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Marissa Mulder, Karen Oberlin, Rex Reed, T.Oliver Reid, Ricky Ritzel, Steve Ross, Catherine Russell, Spider Saloff, Lumiri Tubo, Tamara Tunie, Iris Williams, Larry Woodard and surprise guests.

The artists will interpret songs from the Mabel/Bobby songbook including Here's To Us, Looking At You, Remind Me, Down In The Depths On The 90th Floor, The Folks Who Live On The Hill, I'm Throwing A Ball Tonight, These Foolish Things, Both Sides Now, Bojangles Of Harlem, and Time Heals Everything.

Advance tickets are priced at $100, $50, and $25 and are now available through The Mabel Mercer Foundation at (212) 980-3026 andinfo@mabelmercer.org. $500 ($350 tax-deductible) premium patron tickets include a post-performance cocktail reception with the artists in the Round Table Room of the Algonquin Hotel. All listed artists appear subject to their availability. On April 25th any remaining tickets will go on sale at the same prices at The Town Hall box office and Ticketmaster.com (800) 982-2787.

CABARET SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS - THROUGH May 20th

CABARET SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS - THROUGH May 20th

The following cabaret events are offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for the next 10 days. Events offerings discounts are promoted in the Saturday MEMBERS ONLY NEWSLETTERS the week of or before the event.

NYC: BARBARA MALLEY IS OUT OF ORDER
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Barbara Malley bring her latest show 'Barbara Malley Is Out Of Order" to DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, May 12th at 3:00 pm; Friday, May 17th at 7:00 pm; and Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director David Gaines, with Dona Kelly on drums. This is Barbara's fourth cabaret show. Coming from Brooklyn of parents who met as members of the Greenwich Village Players and a grandfather who sang in Vaudeville, lust for the stage was always in her blood. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: "CHAMPAGNE PAM" IS ... DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $6 OFF THE COVER

"Champagne Pam" (Pamela Lewis) brings her new show to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday May 15th and Friday May 31st at 7:30 pm. Lewis offers an entertaining inventory of song and story as she checks off the list of a life well lived and loved. The show features a spectrum of sound from contemporary music to jazz, and is designed to pop with music lovers everywhere and of course, the cabaret devotee. Under the direction of the award-winning Susan Winter, Pamela will be accompanied by a full band including guitarist husband, John Hurley. In recent years, Pamela has been featured in a range of venues and performances, including music, comedy and acting - both improvisational and scripted. In addition to the singer/songwriter duo with her husband, Lewis fronts a ten-piece orchestra for hire. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: BILLIE ROE'S 1978 NYC UNDERGROUND
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2012 MetroStar and Bistro Award winner, Billie Roe returns to the cabaret stage atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) performing in tribute her all-time favorite songwriter Tom Waits. Shows are scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm; Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 pm; Friday, May 17th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, May 18th at 9:30 pm. Through Waits' music Billie will examine the real life 'film noir' events of the dirty, dangerous and destitute world of NYC in 1978, the year when, in all her youthful innocence, she began her singing career in New York. Musical Direction by Tracy Stark, with Peter Calo on guitar, Saadi Zain on Bass, David Silliman on Drums, and Roxy Coss on Sax/flute. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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THIS JUST IN: Daryl Sherman is back at THE WALDORF ASTORIA TONIGHT!

THIS JUST IN: Daryl Sherman is back at THE WALDORF ASTORIA where for 14 years she played and sang for savvy New Yorkers and international visitors at the Waldorf Astoria's famed Cole Porter Steinway. Of course, it's just for one night only - tonight - where she's filling in for the regular pianist in the famedPEACOCK ALLEY (301 Park Avenue. NYC - 212-872-1275 - ) in the center lobby.

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TONIGHT IN SF: CONTEMPORARY R&B ARTIST K'JON AT YOSHI'S

TONIGHT IN SF: CONTEMPORARY R&B ARTIST K'JON AT YOSHI'S

R&B singer/songwriter K'Jon will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Saturday, May 11th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. K'Jon will forever be linked to many people for his hit song, "On The Ocean", which gave him a #1 song on the radio for six weeks straight. Amazingly, his last album "I Get Around" also debuted at #1 on the Hip Hop/R&B album charts and later made Billboards Top 50 R&B/Hip Hop Album of 2009! The album was so well received by audiences nationwide that K'Jon was nominated for the Best New Artist category at the 2010 NAACP Image Awards. There is a $28 (8:00 pm) $24 (10:00 pm) cover.

TONIGHT IN SF: SUTTON FOSTER OPENS NEW FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO

TONIGHT IN SF: SUTTON FOSTER OPENS NEW FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) opens their first season in San Francisco with award-winning actor, singer and dancer Sutton Foster. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday, May 8th through 12th. Showtimes are 8:00 pm, Wednesday through Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 7:00 & 10:30 pm and Sundays at 7:00 pm. Ms. Foster has performed in 10 Broadway shows and originated roles in the Broadway productions of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, LITTLE WOMEN, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and her Tony Award-winning performances in ANYTHING GOES and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. She is currently starring in ABC family's new series "Bunheads". Sutton has recently appeared in JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES, FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS, SESAME STREET, LAW AND ORDER SVU and ROYAL PAINS. As a solo artist, Sutton has performed all over the country as well as internationally with her musical director Michael Rafter. She has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Feinstein's, Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, Joe's Pub and many others. In 2011 she received an Honorary Doctorate degree from Ball State University where she also is on faculty as a teacher and advisor to the Department of Theatre and Dance. Tickets at $75 - $100 include a $30 Food and Beverage credit good towards dinner at either Anzu Restaurant or food and drinks in the showroom.

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TONIGHT IN L.A.: SKETCHY QUEENS STARRING KAY SEDIA & REBA AREBA

TONIGHT IN L.A.: SKETCHY QUEENS STARRING KAY SEDIA & REBA AREBA

Sketchy Queens will be presented at CAVERN CLUB THEATER/CASITA DEL CAMPO RESTAURANT (1920 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-662-4255) Thursday through Sunday, May 9th through 12th at 8:00 pm, with late shows added on Friday & Saturday (7:00 pm Sunday). Sketchy Queens is an evening full of hilarious sketch comedy. The show headliner is everyone's favorite Tupperware Diva Kay Sedia and introducing Mexico's #1 country music star Reba Areba. The show theme is what happens when you combine Mexican's hit country singer, Reba Areba with beauty queen and Tijuana high fashion model, Kay Sedia! The show is directed by Kimberly Lewis and co-star's Cher Ferreyra, Beth Leckbee, Bryan Lovell, Leo Ryan & Kimberly Lewis. There is a $25 cover.

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TONIGHT IN L.A.: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

TONIGHT IN L.A.: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

Palm Springs entertainer Les Michaels will launch a new show at AJ'S ON THE GREEN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA - 760-202-1111). Cabaret On The Green will take place on Saturdays in May from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Dinner reservations for tables in the main room are highly advised or open seating is available in the lounge. Overlooking a lake at the Date Palm Country Club, AJ's is an ideal location for live entertainment with seating for 140 and a baby grand piano that will be played by Joel Baker who has worked along side Les for nearly four years and is considered 'a singer's best friend' for his ability to accompany them in any style but mostly Standards, Jazz, Broadway, and The Great American Songbook. There is no cover charge so food and drink purchase is customary.

TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: THREE DATES WITH "MY FAIR AUDREY" AT DAVENPORTS

TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: THREE DATES WITH "MY FAIR AUDREY" AT DAVENPORTS

Hilary Ann Feldman brings her new show "My Fair Audrey" toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays, May 4th, 11th & 18th at 8:00 pm. Hilary is joined by pianist Beckie Menzie in this musical tribute to this unique and beautiful star. From WWII refugee to Academy and Tony Award winner, from UNICEF beneficiary to UNICEF Ambassador, Audrey Hepburn was not only a beloved celebrity but also a celebrated human being. Actress, fashion icon, wife, mother, multi-lingual ambassador and humanitarian, Audrey is as adored today as she was half a cenury ago. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

TONIGHT IN DC: THE LARRY BROWN QUARTET AT GERMANO'S

TONIGHT IN DC: THE LARRY BROWN QUARTET AT GERMANO'S

The Larry Brown Quartet (Larry Brown - piano, Kent Miller - bass, Dominic Smith - drums, Peter Fraize - tenor sax) will appear atCABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 pm. A post be-bop jazz pianist, Larry lists his major influences as Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, and Miles Davis. There is a $20 cover.

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TONIGHT IN DC: JAZZ AT THE ATLAS PRESENTS LUCIANA SOUZA DUO

TONIGHT IN DC: JAZZ AT THE ATLAS PRESENTS LUCIANA SOUZA DUO

World-renowned jazz singer and interpreter Brazil-born Luciana Souza performs as part of the Jazz at the Atlas series at the ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993) on Saturday, May 11th at 8:00 pm. Luciana Souza transcends traditional jazz and incorporates a range of musical styles. Souza has eight acclaimed releases including seven Grammy-nominated records. She performs with Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo. Tickets are $15-$30

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TONIGHT IN DC: GRAND SLAM AT THE BLUES ALLEY

TONIGHT IN DC: GRAND SLAM AT THE BLUES ALLEY

GRAND SLAM (Jim Hall, Joe Lovano, George Mraz & Lewis Nash) will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) Thursday through Sunday, May 9th through 12th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Stemming from the recording made live at the Regattabar in Cambridge, Massachusetts from January 2000. This diverse, creative group features songs written by Jim Hall and Joe Lovano that range from unaccompanied to orchestral. This group's debut reveals the edge and tenderness in their music and also describes various periods of the guitarist's career. Sonically Grand Slam recalls the early 60's Sonny Rollins band (The Bridge ) in which Hall also played, but this band plays more adventurous music and is more together as a unit. Hall has evolved, and Nash and Mraz are simply better, more sympathetic musicians than their predecessors. Call for cover/minimum information.

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TONIGHT IN BOSTON!: GREG ABATE QUARTET WITH SPECIAL GUEST PHIL WOODS

TONIGHT IN BOSTON!: GREG ABATE QUARTET WITH SPECIAL GUEST PHIL WOODS

The Greg Abate Quintet, featuring Phil Woods with Tim Ray, John Lockwood and Mark Walker will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Saturday, May 11th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Greg Abate's latest release features saxophone legend, Phil Woods. Greg Abate, jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 150 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. In 1978 Greg formed his group Channel One which was a favorite in the New England area and from there had the opportunity to play tenor sax with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under leadership of Dick Johnson from 1986 to '87. Following this experience Greg ventured out as post hard bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and abroad, including most of Europe, UK, and Moscow and Georgia Russia. Greg is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is also a very active jazz clinician with co. sponsorship from the Conn -Selmer Instrument Co., conducting workshops and master classes through the U.S and abroad. Dinner/Show: $70 - Show only: $30.

TONIGHT! NYC: AARON TVEIT MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT 54 BELOW

TONIGHT! NYC: AARON TVEIT MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is delighted to welcome Aaron Tveit to their stage for 4 performances: Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 pm; Thursday, May 9th at 9:30 pm; Fridays & Saturdays, May 10th & 11th and 17th & 18th, all shows at 11:00 pm. Mixing Broadway with pop, childhood favorites with contemporary sounds, and superstar vocals with charismatic good looks, Tveit's cabaret debut will have them talking for years. Broadway embraced Aaron when he memorably created roles in Next to Normal and Catch Me if You Can, in addition to his performances in Hairspray and Wicked. Television audiences can soon tune in regularly for the debut of his new USA Network series, Graceland, coming this June, and movie goers were recently starstruck by his work in Les Miserables. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

TONIGHT! NYC: STEVE KAZEE AND THE SHINY LIARS

TONIGHT! NYC: STEVE KAZEE AND THE SHINY LIARS

The 2012 Tony Award winner, for his performance as Guy in Once, Steve Kazee will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, May 10th & 11th at 8:00 pm and Monday, May 13th at 9:30 pm. Kazee makes his 54 Below debut with this, his very first chance to share his original songs with New York audiences! Joined by his band, The Shiny Liars, this alt-country evening reflects Steve's southern upbringing. Inspired by artists such as Damien Jurado, Night Beds, Wilco, and others, a few of which Kazee will cover in the show, these special evenings showcase the tunes planned for his debut album, which he'll be recording this summer! In addition to winning the 2013 Grammy for Musical Theater Album for Once, Broadway has embraced Steve in roles including Sir Lancelot in Monty Python's Spamalot, Starbuck, opposite Audra McDonald, in Roundabout's 110 in the Shade, To Be or Not to Be at MTC, and Edward Albee's Seascape. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT! NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS MONTY ALEXANDER'S HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS

TONIGHT! NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS MONTY ALEXANDER'S HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS

Monty Alexander's Harlem-Kingston Express will be presented byBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, May 7th through 11th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation for exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. Monty has performed and recorded with a wide array of renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Bill Cosby, Natalie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare and others. As a leader, Monty has recorded over 60 albums to date, and has reinterpreted the music of a diverse collection of his favorite artists including Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and Bob Marley. Monty's HK Express seamlessly melds the sounds of a classic jazz quartet with an additional Jamaican rhythm section. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT ! NYC: THE LOU DONALDSON QUARTET AT THE IRIDIUM

TONIGHT ! NYC: THE LOU DONALDSON QUARTET AT THE IRIDIUM

THE Lou Donaldson Quartet (Lou Donaldson - alto saxophone, Akiko Tsuruga - hammond B3 organ, Randy Johnston - guitar, Fukushi Tainaka - drums) performs atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) Friday through Sunday, May 10th through 12th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Jazz critics agree that "Sweet Poppa Lou" Donaldson is one of the greatest alto saxophonists of all time. He began his career as a bandleader with Blue Note Records in 1952 and, already at age 25, he had found his sound, though it would continue to sweeten over the years - earning him his famed nickname -"Sweet Poppa Lou." He made a series of classic records for Blue Note in the 50's, and takes pride in having showcased many musicians who made their first records as sidemen for him: Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Grant Green, Blue Mitchell, Donald Byrd, Horace Parlan, and others. After also making some excellent recordings for Cadet and Argo Records in the early 60s, Lou's return to Blue Note in 1967 was marked by one of his most famous recordings, Alligator Bogaloo. Lou was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by North Carolina A & T University and a scholarship was established in his name that is awarded to the most gifted jazz musician at North Carolina A & T University each year. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame and is the recipient of countless other honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to jazz, America's "classical music." There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT! NYC: THE BLUE NOTE PRESENTS TAKE 6

TONIGHT! NYC: THE BLUE NOTE PRESENTS TAKE 6

Jazz-vocal group Take 6 will perform at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, May 7th through 12th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Take 6 is the quintessential a cappela group and model for vocal genius. Six virtuosic voices (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, Khristian Dentley) united in crystal clear harmony, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. With praise from such luminaries as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston, the multi-platinum selling sextet has toured across the globe, collaborated across genres, and is recognized as the pre-eminent a capella group in the world. The group has come a long way from their days at Huntsville, Alabama's Oakwood College where McKnight formed the group as The Gentleman's Estate Quartet in 1980. When tenor Mark Kibble heard the group rehearsing in the dorm bathroom, he joined in the harmonies and performed on stage that night. When Mervyn Warren joined shortly afterward, they took the name Alliance. Yet, when they signed to Reprise Records/Warner Bros. in 1987, they found that there was another group with the same name, so they became Take 6. Their self-titled debut CD won over jazz and pop critics, scored two 1988 Grammy Awards, landed in the Top Ten Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Contemporary Christian Charts, and they've never slowed down. There is a $30-$45 cover.

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TONIGHT! NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

TONIGHT! NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

TONIGHT! NYC: COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME

TONIGHT! NYC: COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME

She has opened for Lady Gaga, starred in Rent and sung a duet with Idina Menzel, now Australian Idol sensation COURTNEY ACT premieres her newest solo show in New York at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, May 11th; Thursday, May 16th; and Saturday, May 18th, all shows at 7:30 pm. In COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME, the multi-talented drag idol sings her favorite songs and divulges the fascinating and funny dirty laundry list that is her sex life. There's that angry text from a straight boy's girlfriend, the twins in Montreal, and the US Marine, just to name a few of the titillating encounters she details in story and song. This tuneful, hysterical performance showcases Courtney's sharp observations of living life on the gender divide, and illustrates what happens when boys like her. Call for cover/minimum information.

TONIGHT! NYC: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES IN MAY AT THE DUPLEX

TONIGHT! NYC: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES IN MAY AT THE DUPLEX

Patti Issues will be performed by Ben Rimalower at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 pm; and Saturdays, May 11th, 18th & 25th at 9:30 pm. Patti Issues mark's Rimalower's debut as a playwright and performer, after serving as the director of numerous Off-Broadway plays, concerts and all-star benefits (and blogging for the Huffington Post). With a mix of comic irreverence, stark candor and show-biz bravado, Patti Issues poignantly explores the challenges facing LGBT parents and children while shining unique light on gay men's time-old obsessions with divas. When Ben Rimalower was eight years old, his father came out of the closet and embarked on a drug-fueled tear that left his family in tatters. Amid the chaos of his young life, Ben found comfort - like so many gay boys before him and after - in musical theater, and specifically in the transportive voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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

TONIGHT ! NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN 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 nights May 11th & 25th 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.

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TONIGHT! NYC: TANYA HOLT & MARCUS SIMEONE IN QUIET STORM

TONIGHT! NYC: TANYA HOLT & MARCUS SIMEONE IN QUIET STORM

Two of cabaret's most popular and honored vocalists of the last decade, Tanya Holt and Marcus Simeone, bring their dynamic new show, Quiet Storm, to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for six Saturday shows beginning April 13th at 7:00 pm, with additional shows on Fridays, April 13th, May 11th, June 15th, September 14th, October 19th and November 16th, all shows at 7:00 PM. Tracy Stark serves as musical director with Marco Broehm on bass. Quiet Storm tells compelling stories - in song. It is a wildly unique show of riveting duets and shattering solos featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary rarities and familiar tunes culled from the American songbook by a mixed bag of diverse and respected songwriters including: Matt Alber, Anita Baker, Mariah Carey, Jimmy Webb, Cole Porter, Comden & Green and Vincent Youmans. Collectively, the songs unfold haunting and whimsical stories of life and love as seen through the eyes of two powerful artists. The show will include never performed duets as well as some made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack and Julio Iglesias and Diana Ross. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

LONDON CABARET: LEE LESSACK FROM MANHATTAN TO PARIS - FINAL SHOWS TONIGHT

LONDON CABARET: LEE LESSACK FROM MANHATTAN TO PARIS - FINAL SHOWS TONIGHT

Lee Leesack brings his show FROM MANHATTAN TO PARIS to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, May 7th through 11th at 8:00 pm, with late shows on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 pm. Nathan Martin accompanies Lee on piano. The show is a musical journey of performances from the New York stage to the Paris concert hall via just about every city in between and features songs by some of Lessack's favourite artists such as Ann Hampton Callaway, Stephen Sondheim, Charles Aznavour, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Johnny Mercer, Frank Wildhorn, Gilbert Becaud, Edith Piaf and Simon & Garfunkel. Lessack's graceful, lyrical baritone vocals and sophisticated, yet endearing persona have made him a shining star of the international cabaret scene. Billboard Magazine calls his singing "cabaret romanticism of a high order". Touring extensively in the United States and Europe to sold-out performances and releasing seven albums, Lessack has proven himself both as performer and recording artist. His MAC and Bistro Award Winning album In Good Company, features duets with such music notables as Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern, Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway and Stephen Schwartz. Call for cover/minimum information.

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LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: SALENA JONES AT THE YAMAHA MUSIC ROOM

LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: SALENA JONES AT THE YAMAHA MUSIC ROOM

London jazz icon Salena Jones will perform at THE YAMAHA MUSIC ROOM AT THE BULL`S HEAD (373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 - 020 8876 5241) on Saturday, May 11th at 8:30 pm. Salena will sing with her quintet, including the new addition of Hugh Wilkinson playing percussion, to her regular members: Will Bartlett, Matt Ridley, Patrick Davey and Richard Shepherd.Born Joan Shaw in Newport News, Virginia, she is a direct descendant of Crazy Horse, the Indian Sioux warrior. Frustrated by the racism in her home country, Joan moved to England in 1965 and changed her name to Salena Jones. CBS Records signed her, and she performed throughout Europe in major venues and TV shows. In 1967 Salena was booked for two weeks at Ronnie Scott's in London. The audience reaction was so strong that it led to an extended run of seven weeks - still a record for this famous jazz club. Over the last five decades, Salena has continued to work from her base in the UK, and has toured throughout Europe, Africa, America and Asia. She is a well loved artiste in Japan where she has toured on a regular basis since 1978. Call for cover/minimum information.

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: ANTHONY LOGAN COLE - JUST MISUNDERSTOOD

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: ANTHONY LOGAN COLE - JUST MISUNDERSTOOD

Anthony Logan Cole returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with his solo concert Anthony Logan Cole: Just Misunderstood, on Saturday, May 11th at 2:00 pm. The show is a celebration of Broadway's best villains and misunderstood characters. Anthony promises an evening of spectacular music and hilarious backstage stories as he explores the dynamic roles from his repertoire, as well as a few he hopes to play in the future. In this special concert, Anthony will be joined by Off-Broadway star Lauren Lawson and International Pop Sensation Brady Cudmore, with special accompaniment by Henry Koperski. Cole has numerous regional and international credits, including: the Original Middle East casts of Les Miserables (Javert), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), US productions of Beauty And The Beast (Beast), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chauvelin), RENT (Mark and Benny), AIDA (Radames), and many more. He is currently playing Tom Lincoln in the hit Off-Broadway production Honestly Abe - The Musical at The Actor's Temple and will be playing Gary Mitchell in World Premier of Where No Man Has Gone Before-The Unauthorized Star Trek Parody Musical in Washington DC this June. Brady Cudmore is a multi-talented performer from Prince Edward Island who has entertained hundreds of thousands in North America. Lauren Lawson graduated with a B.M. in Vocal Performance from New York University. Favorite past credits include: The Sound of Music (Maria Rainer), Oklahoma! (Laurie Williams), Little Women (Meg March), Peter Pan (Wendy Darling), Children of Eden, Smile, and If It Only Runs a Minute 10 at Le Poisson Rouge. there is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: IMPRESARIO NOW! AT THE BEECHMAN

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: IMPRESARIO NOW! AT THE BEECHMAN

Impresario Now! 90% Theater, 90% Musicale, Very Mozart Most of the Time will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturdays, May 11th & 18th at 3:00 pm. The score is a very "now" version of Mozart's original 1786 comic songspiel. The classic four tunes are sing in really good English, and in this unique version, Mozart's rarely seen non-singing characters morph into a troupe of singers vying for roles by auditioning with a selection of Mozart's greatest hits. Dueling sopranos, battling baritones, a libidinous backer and one very broke producer. The same old story, brand new. You'll meet, and learn to love and loathe, Vinnie Birdwhistle, Heartbroken Tenor; sopranos Isolde Goldentrill and Swanhilda Silverspiel - one on the way up, one on the way out; Drusilla Kronensprech, a Mezzo with a Method, as well as Donaldo Largesse Angelgelt, Swifty Frank, and his Faithless Companion Buddenbrooks Buff, Fredrich Goldentrill - Barihunk Trouble Incarnate - and Tristana Straight, all weird in their own way. You won't see Wolftreudle Birdwhistle and you'll find out why. Laughs probable, applause compulsory. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY "SANDI DURELL'S 12TH ANNUAL SONGWRITER SHOW"

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY "SANDI DURELL'S 12TH ANNUAL SONGWRITER SHOW"

THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY , established in 1980, continues it's 2012-2013 Season on Saturday, May 11th at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC) with "Sandi Durell's 12th Annual Songwriter Show". The event opens at 12:30 pm with a flea market where you can buy and/or trade sheet music and memorabilia. The show runs from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. You can join the society online at http://www.nysms.org/ for only $50 per year, entitling you to nine fabulous programs/meetings and nine lively newsletters from October through June. Non-member guest fee is $10.

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK

THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK
CABARET SPECIAL EVENT

"A Celebration of the Life and Music of Dave Brubeck" will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 4:00 pm at THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE (1047 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC). There are no tickets to this event; the event is free and all are welcome. Artists scheduled to perform include Chick Corea, Paquito D'Rivera, Branford Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, Roy Hargrove, Roberta Gambarini, Bill Charlap, Renee Rosnes, Rufus Reid, Bobby Militello, Hilary Kole and Darius, Chris, Matthew and Dan Brubeck. Other performers and speakers will be announced. Jazz legend Dave Brubeck passed away on December 5, 2012 at age 91, the day before his 92nd birthday. A private funeral was held in Wilton, Connecticut in December, 2012. Dave Brubeck Bio information: Legend. American icon. Jazz titan. These are just a handful of the accolades offered to jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck. Dave Brubeck recorded over 100 albums from 1942 to 2011 and broke musical ground for composing commercially successful music in odd time signatures.

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Friday, May 10, 2013

AUS: ALMA MATER - AN EVENING OF FADO AND MODINHA AT THE BUTTERFLY

AUS: ALMA MATER - AN EVENING OF FADO AND MODINHA AT THE BUTTERFLY

Alma Mater - an evening of Fado and Modinha will be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB ((256 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, AUS - 03 96902000) on Thursday through Sunday, May 9th through 12th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm Sunday). Reawakening the voice of worlds since lost to dusty hard-covered volumes, Alma Mater brings a fresh vitality to a long-held tradition. Sung with the unique passion of the world of men being lost to an untamed ocean, of women taking refuge from harsh and howling winds in candle-lit taverns, of the last drops of wine in a damp cellar. Call for cover/minimum information.

AUS: LA CHARADE SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE BUTTERFLY

AUS: LA CHARADE SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE BUTTERFLY

La Charade will be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB((256 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, AUS - 03 96902000) May 7th through 12th, Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday at 8:00 pm & Thursday & Friday at 9:00 pm. What happens when the whole cast of a variety show gets knocked out by a freak accident? That's everyone ... except for the crazy and ambitious 'Reserve, Reserve Assistant' for the famously egotistical star-magician Fantismo Wonderhard. The show must go on! Now Roberta from Portaloo is running the show - all of it - and it's better than ever. According to her. This show is stupid, brilliant and hilarious. Call for cover/minimum information.

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SF: LYDIA PENSE & COLD BLOOD WITH RICK STEVENS AT YOSHI'S

SF: LYDIA PENSE & COLD BLOOD WITH RICK STEVENS AT YOSHI'S

Lydia Pense & Cold Blood perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, May 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Lydia Pense & Cold Blood debuted when the Fillmore was at its peak as one of the nation's musical Meccas. Owner Bill Graham was so impressed with Lydia's voice and the sound of the band that he immediately signed Cold Blood to his new record label. During the span of six original late-60's, early-70's albums, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood helped, along with Tower Of Power, forge their own specific brand of funk/soul and R&B which came to be known as East Bay Grease. That music still holds up today, proving that great music is timeless and will continue to inspire generations to come. Rick Stevens vocals first came to prominence when he sang on Sparkling in the Sand from East Bay Grease, Tower of Power's first album on San Francisco Records. In 1972, he forever etched his place in music history with the memorable You're Still a Young Man, from the album Bump City, leading to TOP's first chart record. There is a $26 (8:00 pm) or $19 (10:00 pm) cover.

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SF THROUGH SUNDAY: SUTTON FOSTER OPENS NEW FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO

SF THROUGH SUNDAY: SUTTON FOSTER OPENS NEW FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO

L.A.: SKETCHY QUEENS STARRING KAY SEDIA & REBA AREBA AT THE CAVERN CLUB

L.A.: SKETCHY QUEENS STARRING KAY SEDIA & REBA AREBA AT THE CAVERN CLUB

CHICAGO TONIGHT!: DARK CAFE DAYS: FOILED AGAIN SINGS JONI MITCHELL

CHICAGO TONIGHT!: DARK CAFE DAYS: FOILED AGAIN SINGS JONI MITCHELL

The vocal group Foiled Again brings their award-winning tribute to Joni Mitchell back toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) for the first time in 10 years, on Friday, May 10th at 8:00 pm. Foiled Again is Allison Bazarko, Rob Lindley, Anne Sheridan Smith with Doug Peck on piano & Gavin Kirk on guitar. This is the show that really helped Foiled Again find their signature sound as they cover Mitchell's greatest hits and also some of her lesser-known tunes. This fantastic evening features their signature harmonies on tunes like: Woodstock, The Circle Game, Raised on Robbery, Chelsea Morning. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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DC: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ALI RYERSON & STEVE RUDOLPH AT GERMANO'S

DC: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ALI RYERSON & STEVE RUDOLPH AT GERMANO'S

Back by popular demand, internationally renowned jazz flutist Ali Ryerson returns to CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Friday, May 10th at 7:30 pm. Ali will join in a special duo evening with one of her favorite collaborators, pianist Steve Rudolph. Ali and Steve will perform music from their CD 'Soul Quest' plus some beautiful ballads, bossa novas and jazz standards. Ali Ryerson is considered to be among the top jazz flutists in the world, as voted in the 2012 Downbeat Jazz Poll, and by the Jazz Journalists Association. Ali performs, records and teaches internationally, with performances ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center; the Monterey Jazz Festival to the famed Blue Note jazz club in both NY and Japan. She has released nearly two dozen highly acclaimed jazz albums on major jazz labels and has performed with a multitude of jazz icons during a career spanning four decades. There is a $15 cover.

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DC THROUGH SUNDAY: GRAND SLAM AT THE BLUES ALLEY

DC THROUGH SUNDAY: GRAND SLAM AT THE BLUES ALLEY

CT TONIGHT: LUCIE ARNAZ LATIN ROOTS AT RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE

CT TONIGHT: LUCIE ARNAZ LATIN ROOTS AT RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE

Lucie Arnaz brings her show Latin Roots to THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE(80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT - 203-438-5795) on Friday, May 10th at 8:00 pm. The daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, much of America grew up with Lucie Arnaz having watched her blossom as an actress opposite her mother on The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. But Arnaz has since triumphed in a variety of mediums, most notably in the Broadway musical They're Playing Our Song and in the film The Jazz Singer, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. In recent years, she has become a popular nightclub performer, and on May 10th, she brings her new show Latin Roots, based on the CD of the same name, and an homage to her father's legacy. Tickets are $55.

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NYC: CAFE CARLYLE WELCOMES YANNA AVIS TO "LATE NIGHT SERIES"

NYC: CAFE CARLYLE WELCOMES YANNA AVIS TO "LATE NIGHT SERIES"

THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) is pleased to welcome cosmopolitan chanteuse, Yanna Avis, for its new "Second Act, A Late Night Series of Fun and Entertainment" at the Cafe Carlyle on Thursdays & Fridays, May 9th & 10th, and 16th and 17th at 10:45 pm. Ms. Avis is making her Cafe Carlyle debut with her new program, In Love With Love, which will feature her unique brand of sophisticated European cabaret and will be multi-lingual from a variety of influences: Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Friedrich Hollander and other sophisticates and heartbreakers. Ms. Avis will be joined on stage by musical director David Shenton at the piano, Tony Macelli on bass, Rich Mercurio on drums, and Will Holshouser on accordion. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BROADWAY'S STEVE KAZEE AND THE SHINY LIARS

NYC: BROADWAY'S STEVE KAZEE AND THE SHINY LIARS

TONIGHT - NYC: AARON TVEIT MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT 54 BELOW

TONIGHT - NYC: AARON TVEIT MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is delighted to welcome Aaron Tveit to their stage on Fridays & Saturdays, May 10th & 11th and 17th & 18th, all shows at 11:00 pm. Mixing Broadway with pop, childhood favorites with contemporary sounds, and superstar vocals with charismatic good looks, Tveit's cabaret debut will have them talking for years. Broadway embraced Aaron when he memorably created roles in Next to Normal and Catch Me if You Can, in addition to his performances in Hairspray and Wicked. Television audiences can soon tune in regularly for the debut of his new USA Network series, Graceland, coming this June, and movie goers were recently starstruck by his work in Les Miserables. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT 5:00 PM AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT 5:00 PM AT BIRDLAND

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Fridays at 5:00 pm. Jazz composer, arranger and conductor David Berger is recognized internationally as a leading authority on the music of Duke Ellington and the Swing Era and big band music. Conductor and arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from its inception in 1988 through 1994, Berger has transcribed more than 750 full scores of classic recordings including over 500 works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Mr. Berger maintains a close working relationship with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS MONTY ALEXANDER'S HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS

NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS MONTY ALEXANDER'S HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS

OPENS TONIGHT IN NYC: THE LOU DONALDSON QUARTET AT THE IRIDIUM

OPENS TONIGHT IN NYC: THE LOU DONALDSON QUARTET AT THE IRIDIUM

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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Friday, May 10, 2013