Vocalist-pianist Steve Ross, dubbed “The Crown Prince of New York Cabaret,” presents a special show celebrating Spring on Monday, April 18 at 7:00 PM at Birdland Jazz Club.
Ross will offer seasonal songs such as “Finding Words For Spring” and “Hurry, It’s Lovely Up Here,” as well as tributes to New York City, including “New York Coloring Book” and “Penthouse Serenade.” Additionally, he’ll also celebrate the great Stephen Sondheim with “Buddy’s Blues,” “We’re Gonna Be All Right” and “Take the Moment,” as well as tunes from Kander & Ebb, Frank Loesser and Brian Gari.
The Washington, DC native settled in New York City in the 1970s where he soon became well known on the city’s cabaret scene. At first a background pianist, he was urged by club owners to sing and gradually began to do this, eventually training as a singer. As his personal style developed, so his reputation spread. Ted Hook, owner of Backstage, a piano bar in the midtown theatre district, hired him. In 1981, Ross was booked into the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel where he played a considerable part in establishing the room as a perennial favorite of artists and customers. Ross has also played many festivals and at international venues, including seasons at London’s Ritz Hotel and Pizza on the Park. He hosted a live cabaret series for BBC Television, and in America he hosted “New York Cabaret Nights,” a series for National Public Radio.
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.
