By Bart Greenberg***Vocalist Laura Tashji took the stage at Don’t Tell Mama with a quiet elegance reminiscent of Julie Wilson: perfect enunciation and a charming laugh. She was there to share the Lyrics of My […]
Jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian brings a double-header to Chelsea Table + Stage on Saturday, June 14 at 7 PM, with June in June plus Tenor Gladness. The former is a tribute to vocalist June Christy […]
By Andrew Poretz***Vocalist Ava Nicole Frances returned to The Green Room 42 recently for one night only to celebrate her new album, The Dream That I See, recorded at the venue in 2024. The young […]
Vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud performs From Harlem to Hollywood on Sunday, April 6 at 54 Below at 7 PM. She’ll be accompanied by pianist-music director Matt Baker with Skye Hamilton-Carranza (sax), Paul Gill (bass) and Pete […]
This dynamic duo are the history AND the future of JAZZ! Both are beyond excellent performers but they are equally great educators both on and off stage. They have been friends forever and have become […]
By Marilyn Lester***One thematic strand often found in the cabaret tapestry is the “about my life” trope—and it presents in interest a surefire way to separate the wheat from the chaff. Unsurprisingly, singer-actress Joanne Halev‘s […]
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 […]
By Marilyn Lester***There were two parties going on at Birdland Jazz Club on a recent Monday: of course there was the long-running Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, but also preceding it, a swinging variety show mounted […]
Pianist Matt Baker and singer/dancer Luke Hawkins will appear in The Buddy Boys Take Birdland—a night of music, magic and a little mayhem—on Monday, August 14 at 7:00 PM. Their special guests will include vocalists […]
My latest post features photos of “Together Inside” with Becca Kidwell, directed by Jeff Harnar, and musical direction by Matt Baker. Playing at Don’t Tell Mama on June 9, Becca shared stories of her pandemic […]
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