Sue's Muse
Sue’s Muse: An Interview with Billy Stritch
If you do not know Billy Stritch…where on earth have you been? This remarkable man and talent has become what I consider a New York City icon. As always, I wanted you to meet the […]
Mel Torme
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Mel Tormé at 100—A Celebration with Billy Stritch and Nicolas King
This September 13 was Mel Tormé’s 100 birthday, celebrated at 54 below by musical director-pianist-singer Billy Stritch and vocalist Nicolas King. Both men are strong performers and were influenced by Tormé. They joined forces for […]
Jazz
Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry Appears at Birdland on Monday, July 15
Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of vocalist Nicole Henry on Monday, July 15 at 7:00 PM. Henry will celebrate her love for the female songstresses that influenced her career, including Nancy Wilson, Carmen […]
Jazz
Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli Present “Mel and Ella Swing!” on Monday, September 19, at Birdland
Pianist-singer Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli appear at Birdland Jazz Club on Monday, September 19 at 7:00 PM with Mel and Ella Swing!, an evening of music celebrating the legendary Mel Tormé […]
Cabaret
Grammy Award Winner Melissa Manchester Makes Birdland Concert Debut September 11
The Broadway at Birdland concert series will present Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester will make her Birdland concert debut on Monday, September 11 at 7 PM. The one-night-only event will celebrate Ms. Manchester’s 21st album, […]
Music
Michael Feinstein at Jazz at Lincoln Center: Saluting Ella and Mel
BY ROB LESTER***** On June 8 &9 —hooray!—Michael Feinstein will honor Ella Fitzgerald as he did for Mel Tormé earlier (Review herein). Singers Nicole Henry, Jessie Mueller, and South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe will be on the bill […]
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NiteLife Person of the Week: a favorite singer… by Rob Lester
WHO IS IT? Born one September day long ago, he was one of the finest singers of standards, with a long career that included much nightclub work, now gone like so many of the greats. […]