Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten, known for her run on NBC’s “The Voice,” returns to Birdland on Monday, April 29 at 7:00 PM. This encore performance, Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting with a Splash of Soul, features Henry Hey on keyboards, Brian Delaney on drums, Aurelien Budynek on guitar, and David Santos on bass.
Moten, known in the music business for years, was discovered by a wider audience during her remarkable run on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2021. She turned all four judges chairs during her blind audition and ended up as a finalist. A native of Memphis, Moten sang Pop/R&B on a major label in the ‘90s, then moved to Nashville to become an in-demand harmony singer. She has recorded duets with Michael McDonald, Julio Iglesias, Kirk Whalum, Peabo Bryson, Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, Buddy Guy, Paul Brown, John Oates and others. She has also performed as a solo artist on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times and recently with Blake Shelton. A member of the Grammy-winning Texas swing band The Time Jumpers, she has been the featured artist at the Country Music Hall of Fame Musicians Spotlight series.
There is a $50-40 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
