The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is outbound from the East coast for some holiday festivities on the West coast. I’m landing in Portland, Oregon and ubering to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall located at 1037 SW Broadway, 97205. Bringing in the season is a favorite vocalist of mine who goes by the name of Harry Connick Jr. An intimate evening of holiday songs and stories by this Grammy and Emmy winner musician is something to anticipate.
As one of the last surviving theater venues on Broadway, which was once lined with large theater houses, the 2776 seat Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall keeps the tradition of hosting prolific performances alive.
The concert hall’s number is 503-248-4335. If you want to get more information visit https://notoriousjazz.com/event/harry-connick-jr-2.
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ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
Tony nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, one of the leading pop/jazz singers of our time, has created an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of her inspiration and one of America’s most beloved artists, Peggy Lee. On the heels of Ann’s Streisand Songbook symphonic triumph, this show celebrates the 100th birthday of the trailblazing woman who gave the world “Fever” through six decades of iconic songs from sultry to sizzling. Fall under the spell of love songs from Peggy’s swinging Benny Goodman days through decades of hits from film and recordings that earned this iconic singer songwriter her powerhouse nickname, “The female Frank Sinatra.”
She is one of the leading champions of the great American Songbook, having made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Voted recently by Broadwayworld.com as “Performer of the Year” Ann is born entertainer. Her unique singing style that blends jazz and traditional pop, making her a mainstay in concert halls, theaters and jazz clubs as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film. She is best known for Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical Swing! and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series The Nanny. Callaway is a Platinum Award winning writer whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand’s recent CD’s. The only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, she has also written songs with Carole King, Rolf Lovland and Barbara Carroll to name a few.
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ALLAN HARRIS BAND
Dinner & A Show
Ever since he burst on the jazz scene in the latter part of the twentieth century, the Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist/guitarist/bandleader/composer Allan Harris has reigned supreme as the most accomplished and exceptional singer of his generation. The ample and aural evidence of Harris’ moving and magisterial artistry can be heard on his fourteen recordings as a leader; his far-flung and critically-acclaimed concerts around the world, from Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, and Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, to the 2012 London Olympics, and a many prestigious bookings in Europe, The Middle East and Asia.
Harris has won numerous awards which include, but are not limited to:
-New York Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist”
-Backstage Bistro Award for “Ongoing Achievement in Jazz”
-France’s Palmarès Award for 3rd best Jazz Vocal Album
-Harlem Speaks “Jazz Museum of Harlem Award”
-DownBeat Critics Award as “Rising Star Vocalist”
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ELLIE MARTIN & EAT IT UP TRIO
Recognized in both the vocal jazz performance and scholarship worlds, Ellie Martin is a highly respected vocalist, composer, educator, and Jazz studies scholar. She is currently the vocal jazz instructor at the University of Toledo, as well as Toledo School for the Arts. She performs a wide variety of repertoire from Brazilian music, American Songbook, Bebop, as well as her original compositions. A fearless improviser, Ellie delivers songs with individuality, passion, and honesty. Career highlights include performing at the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival, the Sunset Jazz Festival, and the Michigan Jazz Festival. She was the featured vocalist with the National Arab Orchestra in San Antonio Texas, and performed alongside jazz luminaries Geri Allen, Terri Lynne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, the New York Voices, Jon Hendricks, and Afro Blue.
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