Jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli will preview her upcoming album Pick Up My Pieces: Gabrielle Stravelli Sings Willie Nelson with four concerts at Birdland Theater, on Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday, January 2 with shows at 7:00 PM and 9:45 PM. The CD is dedicated to the music and life of the “Red Headed Stranger” and covers the full spectrum of Nelson’s catalog from early hits like “Three Days” and “Blame It On The Times” to standards like “Stardust” and classics like “Crazy” and “Nightlife.” Stravelli will weave in stories from Nelson’s colorful personal life and 50-plus year career. She will be joined by Joshua Richman on piano, Art Hirahara on organ, Pat O’Leary on bass, Eric Halvorson on drums and Scott Robinson on saxophone and trumpet.
Most recently, Gabrielle toured Southeast Asia as a United States Department of State “Jazz Ambassador,” headlined the 2018 WBGO Jazz on the Mountain Festival and released her third album, Dream Ago, comprised primarily of original material co-written with bassist Pat O’Leary and lyricist Jason Robinson. In 2017 Stravelli was invited to be a master teacher for YoungArts (a national organization that organizes week-long intensives for young artists and connects them with professionals). She was also invited by the US Embassy in Azerbaijan to perform at a gala celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations with the US in addition to leading a quintet on a 10-day tour of Pakistan. Her career also includes touring with Wynton Marsalis and performances on major stages throughout the United States and the world.
Pick Up My Pieces: The Music of Willie Nelson, Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday, January 2 with shows at 7:00 PM and 9:45 PM. For tickets, please visit www.ticketfly.com. For further information, please visit www.birdlandjazz.com or call 212-581-3080 for reservations.
Birdland Theater is located at 315 West 44th Street, NYC
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