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Thursday, March 13, 2014

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA!

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA!
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BOSTON: ZILI MISIK AND CRUZAMENTE DOUBLE BILL

Zili Misik and Cruzamente will appear at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) in a double bill on Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 pm. Zili Misik is a 8-piece All Female band that performs New World SOUL: dance and roots music of the African Diaspora! Zili music reconnects Haitian roots, jazz, highlife, reggae, samba, Cuban son, gospel and neo-soul. The band features Kera Washington, percussion/vocals; Alexandria Pierre-Etienne, sax/vocals; Stephanie Baird, trombone/vocals; Lexi Havlin, guitar/vocals; Jobeth Umali, drums/vocals; Kana Dehara, keys/vocals; and Joanna Maria, bass. Cruzamente, is a Boston-based, all-female band led by lead singer Maria "Lutchinha" Neves, who hails from the island of Sao Vincente and has performed and recorded worldwide for over twenty years, alongside other major Cape Verdean artists. The band features Lutchinha, lead vocals; Laurie Goldsmith, guitar, electric bass; Marion Campos-Gullotti, guitar, cavaquinho; Soohee Moon, piano; Ririka Tokushige, saxaphone; Tal Shalom-Kobi, upright bass, accordian; andMiki Matsuki, drums. There is a $20 cover.

BOSTON: FOUR 80 EAST AT SCULLERS

Four80East will perform atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. The group is the brainchild of producers Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, also known internationally for their indie label/production house, Boomtang. Born in 1997 as a small indie UK release, "The Album" went on to revitalize the Smooth Jazz world the following summer when the first single, "Eastside", broke through in the US to became the seventh most-played track on Contemporary Jazz radio that year. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

TORONTO: COLIN HUNTER AND THE JOE SEALY QUARTET

Crooner Colin Hunter performs at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 13th through 15th at 8:00 pm. He is joined on stage by Joe Sealy (piano); Paul Novotny (bass); Daniel Barnes (drums); Alison Young (saxophone). While some people only dream of becoming artists their entire lives, others follow their dream while also pursuing brilliant careers in other fields. Such is the case of Colin is the founder, owner and Chairman of the Board of the Sunwing Travel Group, comprising Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations, one of the most important leisure travel organizations in Canada. However, Colin has always had another passion in his life: his music! A huge fan of the hit songs performed by artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole, Colin fulfilled a long-held dream in 2005, with the release of his first CD, appropriately titled "Come Fly With Me" to coincide with the inaugural flights of Sunwing Airlines. Since then Colin has made 9 more albums, with Big bands from Ontario and Quebec, and with renowned jazz pianist Joe Sealy. His love of music lead him to opening a Toronto Jazz Club: THE JAZZ BISTRO! Colin and his wife Joan wanted to offer the public a comfortable up-scale jazz club, featuring top names from Toronto and international fame, while enjoying delicious food. Colin can often be found on his stage filling the Club with his laid back crooner classics. There is no cover on Thursday, $10 cover on Friday & Saturday.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

Patrick Hewan will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 13th through 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Patrick is a rising star in the Toronto Jazz scene who's energetic virtuosic playing captivates and moves his audiences. He draws on the vast vocabulary of the legendary jazz pianists who came before him and adds his own spirit and passion to create a unique sound and style. Drawing heavily on influences such as: Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Hiromi Uehara, Oscar Peterson, and Phineas Newborn while studying under the tutelage of legendary pianists such as Mark Eisenman, Brian Dickesnon, Richard Whiteman, Robi Botos, and Hilario Duran it's no secret where Patrick developed his unique, high-octane style that still clearly adheres to the art forms tradition. Patrick began studying classical piano at the age of four and was later introduced to the saxophone where he developed a great love for jazz music. His education includes York University and Humber College and he is a recipient of the Berklee World Tour Scholarship for both sax and piano. There is no cover charge.

D.C.: "4 GENERATIONS OF MILES" AT BLUES ALLEY

Jazz legends Mike Stern (Guitar), Jimmy Cobb (Drums), Buster Williams (Bass) & Sonny Fortune (Sax) join together to present "4 Generations of Miles" atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, March 13th through 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Four Generations of Miles is an unusual tribute to Miles Davis, featuring a quartet made up of alumni from four different editions of the trumpeter's bands, while omitting keyboards and trumpet entirely. They will concentrate almost exclusively on the 1950s repertoire of Davis. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: SAM PRATHER GROOVE ORCHESTRA AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

The Sam Prather Groove Orchestra will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Thursday, March 13th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Samuel Prather is an exciting and multifaceted pianist, drummer, and vocalist born and raised in Washington DC. Sam has developed a reputation in the local music scene performing and producing with all types of acts. He's equally comfortable in Jazz, Funk, Gospel, Brazilian, Latin, Neo-Soul, and R&B. On the funk/soul side Sam has worked on keyboards with YaMama'Nym, 76 Degrees West, and Fred Yonnet, while on the jazz side he has had the honor of playing piano/drums with Pharoh Saunders, Greg Osby, Heidi Martin, Warren Wolf, and Antonio Parker. Sam studied graduated from UDC where he studied piano with Allyn Johnson, and recently finished the Graduate program at Howard University. He won a student Downbeat award in 2012 for his performance in their Jazz Ensemble. There is a $15 cover.

MARYLAND: RHONDA ROSS AT BETHESDA BLUES

Neo-Soul Jazz Stylist, Rhonda Ross performs at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Thursday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. Rhonda began her music career during her final years of Brown University. Her uplifting and resonant voice immediately struck a chord with music lovers. Rhonda's unique phrasing and authenticity to her art, sets her apart from other vocalists. As the only child of Diana Ross and Motown Founder, Berry Gordy, it has become evident that Rhonda not only has the talent, but the significance to carry on her parents' legacy all the while establishing her own unique musical destination. Rhonda Ross is a force on stage and her performances become inspirational events. She kicked off 2013 headlining President Obama's 2nd Inaugural Ball and later, performed to rave reviews at The Hollywood Bowl. Through Rhonda's individual and creative expression, the legendary Ross sound continues to live on and expand. There is a $25 cover.

FLORIDA: MELISSA MANCHESTER MAKES HER ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Melissa Manchester will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th at 8:30 pm. Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester started as a back-up singer to Bette Midler before becoming a solo artist selling-out Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and theatres around the world. Her first smash hit was "Midnight Blue" and her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Kathy Mattea, Peabo Bryson, Cleo Laine, Barbara Cook and Mel Torme, among many others. Her international hits "Through The Eyes Of Love" and "Don't Cry Out Loud" were written for her by her friend and frequent collaborator Carole Bayer Sager, Marvin Hamlisch and the late Peter Allen. In 1982, she received the Grammy Award for Best Female Vocalist, and later worked again with Midler on the film For the Boys. In 2010, Melissa co-created and starred in the five-time Ovation Award nominated ballroom dance spectacular Fascinating Rhythms. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $130 for prix fixe dinner & show; $65 for show only; Friday & Saturday: $140 for prix fixe dinner & show; $75 for show only.

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