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Friday, December 6, 2013

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY- $22.50 A WEEK!

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY $22.50 A WEEK! 

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is having another super SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE for the months of December and January (all the current banners already have advantage of the deal). This one is a really big sale - one of the best offers we've ever run: Buy one week, get one week free! The weekly rate is $45 - no discounts, no rebates, and the rate is the same the full run of the ad (normally price drops at the 3rd week - I can't afford that for this deal). Comes to just $22.50 per week - for a SUPERSIZE BANNER no less. Banners run at random at the top and bottom of 6000 of the 7400 pages on the website! Any questions? Let me know atstuhamstra@svhamstra.com Banner design in $35 additional. Remember - all advertised items on the website get mentioned in every Tuesday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE sent to 3400 subscribers all over the world! Help CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to have a better Christmas this year (ad sales always drop the last 2 weeks of December) by ordering you January ads this week!
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GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT - RAISSA KATONA BENNETT

Raissa Katona Bennett's CD, "Another Kind of Light" is a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On Broadway, Raissa performed the role of "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and appeared in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. Her First National Tour credits include: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, "Mother" in the National Theatre of the Deaf's version of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, and "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE. The CD is available at LML MUSIC
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NYC: ADDITIONAL SHOWS ADDED TO URBAN STAGES' WINTER RHYTHMS 2013

NYC: ADDITIONAL SHOWS ADDED TO URBAN STAGES' WINTER RHYTHMS 2013

This late news just arrived regarding URBAN STAGES' WINTER RHYTHMS 2013 currently running though Sunday, December 15th at URBAN STAGES (259 West 30th Street, NYC - 212-421-1380 - http://www.urbanstages.org/ ): Several Friday & Saturday night shows for 10:00 pm have been added - just a $15 cover. 

TONIGHT, December 6th - Lora Faye Whelan

Saturday night, December 7th - Ryan Scott Oliver presents: THE REHEARSAL ROOM

Friday, December 13th - Kind of Appropriate: The Songs of Julia Meinwald

Saturday, December 14th - Rachel Klein Theater Ensemble Presents: Glamour Macabre. 

Also a special Family Show Matinee has been added on Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 pm - Rob Lester's Teen Cabaret.

Tickets for all shows can be purchased by visiting http://www.SmartTix.com or calling 212 868-4444 - I will try to update the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website later today to reflect these additional events.
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SPECIAL FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT IN SEATTLE


SPECIAL FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT IN SEATTLE
Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse will hold a special holiday fundraiser for the survivors of Philippine Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse will hold a special holiday fundraiser for the survivors of Philippine Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 pm at EGAN'S IN BALLARD JAMHOUSE(1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA - 206-789-1621 - ). This is a special benefit for the people of a small town outside Leyte called Calbiga. Their town is in dire need of help and a friend connected Arnaldo to a private Filipino grassroots organizaton called CALBIGAWATCH. If you are able to help and would also enjoy some holiday music, please be sure to attend. Your $25 will go directly to them with no "middle" stop. Arnaldo is visiting friends and family in the Philippines for the holidays, and will personally deposit it in their account when he arrives there. If unable to attend - or live too far from Seattle to attend - contact Arnaldo atarnaldo@dragchanteuse.com for an alternate method of contributing.

TONIGHT'S SPECIAL EVENT PICK - NYC: SHIRLEY RITENOUR CONQUERS VALHALLA FOR CANCER

TONIGHT'S SPECIAL EVENT PICK - NYC: SHIRLEY RITENOUR CONQUERS VALHALLA FOR CANCER

Shirley Ritenour will appear on Friday, December 6th at 8:00 pm at WEILL RECITAL HALL at CARNEGIE HALL(154 West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800). Her show, 'Shirley Ritenour - Conquers Valhalla for Cancer!' will benefit Gilda's Club, NYC and Stony Brook Cancer Research. Dramatic soprano Shirley Ritenour possesses a clarion operatic voice, capable of scaling the heights of Turandot's wrath and Brunnhilde's joy. She also proves equally adept at joining a rhythm section for selections from the Great American Songbook. Joining her on stage for this concert is award-winning guitarist Andrew Schulman, Brian Holman, Piano and Jeffrey Harris, Piano. The journey to Valahalla will include: Wagner, Puccini, Albeniz, Granados, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, Chan and their friends. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to two of Shirley's favorite charities Gilda's Club NYC and Stony Brook Cancer Research through the Concerned Women of the Grove. Tickets are $40. 
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TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: JENNYLIND PARRIS IN A TRIBUTE TO CAROL BURNETT

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: JENNYLIND PARRIS IN A TRIBUTE TO CAROL BURNETT

Jennylind Parris' New York City acclaimed solo debut 'A Woman of Character: A Tribute To The Incomparable Carol Burnett' has been extended with additional dates: Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 21st at 4:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). "A Woman of Character" will take audiences on a tour of Carol Burnett's illustrious career from "Once Upon A Mattress", and "Annie", to eleven years worth of musical numbers crossing all genres on the Carol Burnett Show, as well as variety specials, television appearances, movies, and even from her nightclub acts. The show is directed by multi-award winning director Gretchen Reinhagen and musically directed by multi-award winning musical director Tracy Stark. Proceeds from the December 21st show will go to benefit the Nomi Network (http://www.NomiNetwork.org ), an organization creating jobs for women rescued out of sex trafficking. Jennylind Parris is a versatile singer, and comedic actress having performed across the country in a multitude of musicals. She starred in the award winning Off-Off Broadway production of "Where's Charley?". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT CRAZY COQS

Lorna Luft returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, December 3rd through 7th at 8:00 pm with a new show, BACK IN BUSINESS. Lorna will take you on her journey through the great American song book, from Irving Berlin to Harold Arlen and many of the legendary composers and lyricists who have influenced her throughout her life. Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Lorna Luft's acclaimed career has encompassed virtually every arena of entertainment. Lorna began her career at the age of eleven on her mother's TV show and has flourished ever since. A celebrated live performer, stage, film and television actress, best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer, she continues to triumph in every medium, with critics labelling her one of the most vibrant, versatile and exciting artists on the stage today. From her early work with her mother to spectacular concert performances, acclaim on Broadway and on television, Lorna proves again and again that she is a stellar entertainer and humanitarian, proudly carrying the torch of her family's legendary show business legacy. Call for cover/minimum information.copyright 2013 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Thursday, December 5, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT CRAZY COQS

Lorna Luft returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, December 3rd through 7th at 8:00 pm with a new show, BACK IN BUSINESS. Lorna will take you on her journey through the great American song book, from Irving Berlin to Harold Arlen and many of the legendary composers and lyricists who have influenced her throughout her life. Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Lorna Luft's acclaimed career has encompassed virtually every arena of entertainment. Lorna began her career at the age of eleven on her mother's TV show and has flourished ever since. A celebrated live performer, stage, film and television actress, best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer, she continues to triumph in every medium, with critics labelling her one of the most vibrant, versatile and exciting artists on the stage today. From her early work with her mother to spectacular concert performances, acclaim on Broadway and on television, Lorna proves again and again that she is a stellar entertainer and humanitarian, proudly carrying the torch of her family's legendary show business legacy. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: OPEN MIC NIGHT RETURNS IN LONDON WITH HAROLD SANDITEN

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: OPEN MIC NIGHT RETURNS IN LONDON WITH HAROLD SANDITEN 

Open Mic with host Harold Sanditen returns on Thursday, September 12th and every Thursday thereafter at London's THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888). This is a unique open mic in the West End, having an acoustic baby grand piano and a bass player. Michael Roulston and Jonty Fisher will be regular musicians - and both are versed at both jazz and more theatrical songs. Aimed at both the jazz and theatrical communities, The Crazy Coqs Open Mic Night welcomes all singers, composers and musicians, up & coming and established, who want to do a turn, performing new material or old favourites. For the audience, come and catch that proverbial 'rising star' (or possibly a famous West End name) in the intimate, "jewel-box" surroundings of The Crazy Coqs. Call for cover/minimum information.

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TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER WITH MORE RULES OF THE ROAD


TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER WITH MORE RULES OF THE ROAD

Baby Jane Dexter's new show, More Rules of the Road, debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, December 5th; Friday, December 13th; and Friday, December 27th - all at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be guest Musical Director Ian Herman. The Rules of the Road is the latest emotionally empowering and highly-charged show from this influential and beloved cabaret artist who never disappoints. Her shows are filled with memorable anecdotes from life and a brilliant performing career as well as totally unforgettable song choices that have helped make her the local legend she remains today. This new 2013 show will include compelling songs by Irving Berlin, Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh and George Gershwin, as well as something by Mike Scott from the Waterboys and a song written by Randy Newman and introduced by Baby Jane. She also does a new blues written by Vivien Wolsk suggested by KT Sullivan, and songs by greats like Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke, Rufus Wainwright and Abbey Lincoln. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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NECESSARY EVIL - LAURA AINSWORTH

Laura Ainsworth's second album 'Necessary Evil', features a dozen terrific songs from the 1920s to right now, on the theme of love as a "necessary evil," in all its forms - from the longing of "My Foolish Heart" to the self-delusion of "The Lies of Handsome Men;" from the exotic fantasy of "Out of This World" to the hilarious honesty of "Just Give Me A Man." In the end, we learn that the only place where love is always pure, true and eternal is in the great old songs on the jukebox ("I'd Give a Dollar for a Dime"). Produced and arranged by Brian Piper and featuring some of the greatest jazz musicians in North Texas, including an all-star 13-piece horn section on the title track and the brand new big band "instant classic," "Last Train to Mercerville!" Available through CDBaby.com, iTunes, Amazon and most major download sites, and order-able through any brick-and-mortar record store. CLICK HERE .

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GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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SIMPLY - SANDY BAINUM

Simply, the CD by Sandy Bainum is filled with truly memorable tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond: from the joyous "A Cockeyed Optimist" from South Pacific and the glorious "Goodnight, My Someone" from The Music Man, to the pop hit "You and Me Against the World" and the electric "On the Other Side of the Tracks" from Little Me, these are songs that exemplify timeless, straightforward sentiments and beautiful melodies with simple yet universal emotions. Whether joyous, rueful, funny or hopeful, they are musical moments filled with warmth, heart, humor and joy - simply enchanting. The new CD was recorded in Los Angeles with a phenomenal 34-piece orchestra and arranged and conducted by Sandy's award-winning musical director Lanny Meyers. The legendary Bruce Kimmel served as producer. Purchase from Sandy's website - CLICK HERE
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GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT - RAISSA KATONA BENNETT

Raissa Katona Bennett's CD, "Another Kind of Light" is a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On Broadway, Raissa performed the role of "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and appeared in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. Her First National Tour credits include: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, "Mother" in the National Theatre of the Deaf's version of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, and "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE. The CD is available at LML MUSIC
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:


GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:
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CAFE NIGHTS IN NEW YORK - JACK PHILLIPS

Vocalist/songwriter Jack Phillips' CD "Cafe Nights in New York" (Magnolia Group Records) is an homage to nights spent in the Cafe listening to the likes of Bobby Short. These original jazz vocal tunes will remind the listener of the glamorous side of Manhattan, from the streets of Harlem to the penthouse apartments on Fifth Avenue. Mr. Phillips has written all new material for his foray into this style of musical entertainment. Conal Fowkes is responsible for the lovely keyboard work on this CD, along with bassist Pat O'Leary, drummer Klaus Suonsaari and multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson. The CD is available now at CD BABY - CLICK HERE
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WHAT CHRISTMAS TIME MEANS TO ME - SUZANNE CARRICO

A trained classical singer inspired by The Great American Songbook, MAC Award winner Suzanne Carrico is bringing new energy & passion to Cabaret, setting the new "Standards" for her generation. Critics & audiences have fallen in love with her take on yesterday's hits & tomorrow's classics. The timeless song list is packed with favorite gems for the season, and each served with refreshing new wrapping of creativity and glistening with ribbons and sparkle. To purchase, CLICK HERE
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE WEE TRIO AT YOSHI'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: THE WEE TRIO AT YOSHI'S

The Wee Trio will perform at YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00 pm. The trio burst onto the scene with Capitol Diner Vol. 1, winning huge international acclaim and being picked for the Top Ten CDs of '08 by The San Francisco Chronicle, Boston's Patriot Ledger and All About Jazz. The 'Bi-Coastal' band (with James living in New Orleans) toured extensively, playing across the US at venues and festivals such as The Green Mill, The Ottawa Jazz Festival, Jazz at The Bistro, Le Poisson Rouge, The Fox River Jazz Festival, Snug Harbor and the Jazz Bakery. In 2010 the release of Capitol Diner, Vol. 2: Animal Style, an exciting evolution of the trio' sound, brought a fresh round of excitement and praise from critics and fans alike. Read more here. There is a $21 cover.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: MICHEL BELL & CATHERINE MATEJKA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: MICHEL BELL & CATHERINE MATEJKA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

The husband-and-wife performing team of Michel Bell & Catherine Matejka, both cruise ship superstars, will perform atTHE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Wednesday through Saturday, December 4th through 7th at 8:30 pm (dinner served at 6:30 pm). A Tony Award nominee for his performance in Hal Prince's production of Show Boat, Michel Bell also appeared on Broadway in Civil War, where he earned an Outer Critic's Circle Award, and Riverdance: The Musical. A former member of the Fifth Dimension, Bell has performed with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Perry Como and Sammy Davis, Jr. Catherine Matejka has performed internationally as a piano soloist and chamber musician, and she served as music director and conductor for Hal Prince's Show Boat and Riverdance, and as a vocal coach for Porgy and Bess. $90 show/dinner; $45 show only.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: ROBERTO POMILLI AND "A TANGO CHRISTMAS"

CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: ROBERTO POMILLI AND "A TANGO CHRISTMAS"

Roberto Pomilli brings "A Tango Christmas" featuring Raul Jaurena & Marizio Najt toBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Wednesday, December 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Pomilli is considered one of the best tango double bass players and composers of his generation. His first Tango CD 'concerTango recordando a Piazzolla' sold over 10,000 copies in the first year predominantly in New York. At Blues Alley Roberto Pomili will be presenting his premier CD 'concer Tango recordando a Piazzolla' in honor of the famous Argentinian composer, for your listening pleasure. Raul Jaurena is one of the best bandoneonist in the world. In 2007 he won a LATIN GRAMMY for best Tango Album "Te amo Tango". Maurizio Najt was born in Milan, Italy and raised in Argentina where he graduated at piano and composition at the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica in Buenos Aires. In the mid 90's he played a very important role as a tango pianist and band leader in the emerging New York tango scene. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: SULTANS OF STRING WITH NEW CD 'SYMPHONY'

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: SULTANS OF STRING WITH NEW CD 'SYMPHONY'

2010 JUNO Award nominees and "Canada's ambassadors of musical diversity" Sultans of Strings will celebrate the release of their new CD 'Symphony' at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00 pm. The Sultans thrill their audiences with their global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz, celebrating musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Dinner/Show: $62 Show only: $22.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN N.Y. STATE: JERRY COSTANZO & HIS TRIO AT DON LORENZO'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN N.Y. STATE: JERRY COSTANZO & HIS TRIO AT DON LORENZO'S

Jerry Costanzo & His Trio performs atDON LORENZO'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE (242 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY - 516-801-3667), every Wednesday from 7:00 to 10:30 pm. Jerry and the trio (Tim Regusis: piano, John Ray: bass, Ian Petillo: drums) will be playing Jazz, Swing and the songs of Sinatra and the great crooners. Plus special guest musicians and singers will be appearing each week. Dedicated to the preservation of "The Great American Song Book" Jerry Costanzo is considered one of the best and busiest singer/bandleaders on the scene today.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MICHAEL MWENSO, BRIANNA THOMAS, CHARENEE WADE HOLIDAY SHOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MICHAEL MWENSO, BRIANNA THOMAS, CHARENEE WADE HOLIDAY SHOW

The Late Night Session curator at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595), vocalist Michael Mwenso, invites fellow vocalists Brianna Thomas and Charenee Wade back to the club on Wednesday, December 4th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. They will be backed by Chris Pattishall, piano, and Jamison Ross, drums. After their phenomenal performance during the Generations in Jazz Festival this past September, the vocal trio is returning for one night only to perform a set of holiday themed music. All three singers bring magnetic personalities and powerhouse vocals, and this show is certain to raise your spirits. There is a $30 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BILLY MARTIN'S WICKED KNEE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BILLY MARTIN'S WICKED KNEE

Billy Martin's Wicked Knee - featuring Steven Bernstein, Marcus Rojas & Curtis Fowlkes, will be presented atTHE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Wednesday, December 4th with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. While Billy Martin's own creative journey has had innumerable forks and bends, he is best known to music enthusiasts as one-third of the indescribable Medeski Martin & Wood. About to enter their twentieth year as a performing and recording aggregation, Medeski Martin & Wood are an entirely unique instrumental ensemble, able to apply principles from a staggering range of traditions (from free and modern jazz to classic R&B and well beyond) while remaining eminently relatable, even accessible. Via fifteen albums, tireless touring (performing everywhere from jazz clubs to jamband festivals), and collaborations with the likes of John Scofield and John Zorn, the trio have united audiences from disparate corners of the musical universe who react with equal awe and enthusiasm to the band's infectious grooves and undiminished exploratory zeal. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DAVID SANBORN AT THE BLUE NOTE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DAVID SANBORN AT THE BLUE NOTE

Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all time, David Sanborn will be performing at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, November 3rd through 8th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. He is joined on stage by Ricky Peterson, keys; Richard Patterson, bass; Gene Lake, drums; and Nicky Moroch, guitar. Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians. A naturally gifted performer whose body of work spans rock 'n' roll, R&B, pop, and jazz, he has helped define the saxophone's modern sound while influencing a generation. Born in 1945 in Tampa, Florida, Sanborn contracted polio when he was only three years old. As a part of his rehabilitation therapy, he was introduced to the saxophone - an introduction with consequences beyond the imagination of his parents, doctors, or anyone else. Sanborn studied music for a year at Northwestern University before transferring to the University of Iowa. By 20, he was married and the proud father of a son named Jonathan, to whom each of Sanborn's records have been dedicated. The early years of his career saw him take the stage at Woodstock with the Butterfield Blues Band and tour with legends like Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. In 1975, Sanborn released his first solo album, Taking Off. While he continued working with other performers like Paul Simon and James Taylor in the coming years, he also began flexing his considerable muscles as a solo artist, eventually scoring massive popular hits with Hideaway (1980), the Grammy-winning Voyeur (1981), and Backstreet (1983), the last of which proved to be a major hit in the world of contemporary jazz. He won his second of six career Grammy Awards in 1986 for Double Vision (with Bob James), and in the late '80s he hosted the classic television program Night Music. There is a $30-$50 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND ON WORLD TOUR FOR BRAZILIAN-FLAVORED CD

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND ON WORLD TOUR FOR BRAZILIAN-FLAVORED CD

Stacy Kent performs atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, December 3rd through 7th, with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm in promotion of her new CD 'The Changing Lights'. It is hard to categorize Stacey Kent. An American who speaks fluent French as well as Portuguese, Italian and German, she is able to transcend genre and national boundaries with an ease that few other artists can. Having recently recorded a live album in Rio De Janeiro with Marcos Valle (in celebration of his 50th year in music), Stacey's musical journey has brought her ever closer to Brazilian music. With The Changing Lights, Kent re-imagines her truly personal sound and style through the prism of Brazilian music. Signed to Blue Note/EMI France - now known as Parlophone Label Group France - in 2007, Stacey Kent's EMI albums have sold more than half a million copies worldwide, including the Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling, 'Breakfast on the Morning Tram', 'Raconte-Moi' and 'Dreamer in Concert.' The release of this new album is supported by a worldwide tour that included such prestigious venues as Ronnie Scott's Club in London, L'Olympia in Paris and now, theBirdland Jazz Club in New York City. The American singer's new album includes both original compositions and classic songs from the biggest names in Brazilian music, including Tom Jobim, Dori Caymmi, Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal, who performs on two of the album's tracks, including his own, "O Barquinho." There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG CENTENNIAL BAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG CENTENNIAL BAND

The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band aka David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band performs at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band (also known as the Louis Armstrong Centennial Band) breathes life and passion into America's own great art form. Now in its 12th year of residency at Birdland, the weekly post-workday engagement is the city's best musical bargain! Tuba player David Ostwald leads a rotating lineup that features talents such as clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist/ vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Marion Felder and more! There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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