Vocalist Karen Akers presents a reprise of her concert Water Under the Bridge on Monday, September 12 at 7:00 PM at Birdland Jazz Club. The show features musical director Alex Rybeck.
Akers takes a look back at some of the songs that first brought her attention in cabaret, as well as on Broadway, television and recordings. Works are by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf and Stephen Sondheim, among others.
One of America’s more successful concert and cabaret stars, Akers is the recipient of the 2005 New York Nightlife Award for Outstanding Female Cabaret Vocalist in a Major Engagement, as well as the 2009 Nightlife Legend Award. Akers has appeared in venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl, as well as New York’s premiere nightspots, the Cafe Carlyle and The Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel. She has taken her music to the south of France, Russia, Barcelona’s Liceu Opera House and more recently, to The Crazy Coqs in London.
Her multifaceted career encompasses theatre, television, film and recordings. She appeared at the Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway as one of the original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Grand Hotel, made her Broadway debut in the original production of Nine, receiving a Tony nomination. Akers television appearances include “Cheers,” “The Tonight Show,” “Hart to Hart,” “The Merv Griffin Show” and the PBS Specials: “Ellington: The Music Lives On” and “Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall.”
There is a $40 music charge and a $20 food and beverage minimum. For reservations, please call 212-581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.
Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
