Jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian will make a stop on her tour at Cheslea Tabble + Stage on Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM. Her trio, led by Matt Baker on piano, features Karl Kimmel on bass and Alvester Garnett on drums.
Nakasian is, master of innovative jazz improvisation, has an extensive repertoire, reaching from jazz and classic rock to pop and cabaret. She’s also a prolific recording artist with 15 albums, including Show Me the Way, and a special tribute to Billie Holiday, Billie Remembered, which was featured on NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, Nakasian also is dedicated to inspiring the “next generation”of artists through her writings, guest speaker appearances and participatory vocal training courses and improv workshops. She has appearanced with artists such as Urbie Green, Pat Metheny, Bobby McFerrin, Milt Hinton, Sheila Jordan, Bob Dorough, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes and Annie Ross to name a few. She is the author of three books, including 2020’s Breathing Room, a collection of stories of personal transformation witnessed from her voice students.
Tickets are $20-$50, in addition to a service charge and a two-item food and beverage minimum. A livestream option is available for $20.
Chelsea Table + Stage is located at 152 West 26th Street, NYC
