NICOLE HENRY
LOVE: The Greatest Gift With an uplifting, award-winning voice, Henry brings joy and love for all to this 12th Annual Winter Fundraising Concert. Now celebrating twelve years, this concert has become a Miami Beach holiday tradition that brings together music lovers, advocates, and community members for a night of joy and generosity. Proceeds will support SAVE’s ongoing work advancing LGBTQ+ equality across South Florida and Miami Music Project’s mission to empower youth through access to high-quality music education.
Tickets: $49.87
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BRUCE HALPER
Bruce Amory Halper is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work is shaped by his New York City roots, his international travels, and his lifelong passion for The Great American Songbook. Come hear Bruce swing through classics from Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Barbara Streisand and more.
Over the years, Halper has been recognized not only for his musicianship, but also for his charisma and artistic range. He has been described as a “bon vivant” by The Arizona Daily Star and “a renaissance man” by Tucson Weekly.
Bruce is currently collaborating with bassist and musical director Thøger Tetens Lund and a talented circle of jazz artists and vocalists. He plans to record a new album featuring a blend of jazz and pop material, and tour alongside some of his longtime musical partners. Whether on stage or in the studio, Halper continues to share his love of timeless music, bringing soul and style to every performance.
The Band:
Bruce Halper | vocals
Angelo Versace | piano
Thøger Tentens Lund | bass
Arthur Vint | drums
+ Special Guests
Tickets: $20.00 ~ $30.00 + fees
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TONY HIGHTOWER
Tony Hightower, an Atlanta-native is a singer-songwriter who has taken up the mantle to be a bridge between R&B audiences and real jazz. Hightower’s parents, vocalist Theresa Hightower and percussionist Ralph Baker highly influenced his path toward becoming an a musician and actor.
Known in Atlanta for singing some of everything, he has performed with Lionel Richie, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and OutKast. However. The last decade has found him totally devoted to jazz. Tony Hightower’s latest album, The New Standard, is available on streaming platforms.
Tickets:Non-Members ~ $23.50 | Members ~ Free
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JOE GRANSDEN BIG BAND
Experience the magic of the season with Joe Gransden and His Band for the “Home for the Holidays” concert in the stunning Eagle Theatre in downtown Sugar Hill. From swinging takes on your favorite holiday classics to heartwarming moments that will have you singing along, this show is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. Every year, audiences rave about this unforgettable concert of music, joy, and festive spirit. Last year’s performance sold out in advance—and tickets are already going fast for this year! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this holiday tradition that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling long after the final note.
The Joe Gransden Big Band has become one of the hottest acts on today’s jazz scene. Since forming in 2009, Joe and his powerhouse ensemble have been winning over audiences nationwide with their electrifying performances and irresistible swing. With fans that include music legends like Smokey Robinson, who raves, “Joe has an innate ability to connect with an audience. His singing and trumpet playing are world-class!” It’s no wonder this band is in such high demand.
A masterful trumpet player with a celebrated hard bop style, Joe is also renowned for his smooth, captivating vocals, often likened to those of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. He has performed across the globe, released 14 acclaimed albums, and continues to headline world-class venues, such as The Blue Note in New York City.
Kicking off the evening will be Sugar Hill’s very own Broad St. Jazz Band, bringing high-energy jazz and swing favorites that set the stage for an unforgettable night of music.
Tickets: $38.56 ~ $43.31 including fee
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Daily Dose Of Jazz…
Clancy Hayes was born Clarence Leonard Hayes on November 14, 1908 in Caney, Kansas. As a child he learned the drums before switching to guitar and banjo.
Being part of a vaudeville troupe in the Midwest after 1923, Hayes lived in San Francisco from 1927. He became more popular in the 1930s through radio and club performances. From 1938 to 1940 he played in a big band led by Lu Watters, after which he spent a decade with the Yerba Buena Jazz Band, playing rhythm banjo and, on occasion, drums.
Spending almost all of the 1950s singing with Bob Scobey’s band, in the 1960s he led his own bands, which also recorded for various labels. Hayes played with the Firehouse Five Plus Two, Turk Murphy, and a group that evolved into the World’s Greatest Jazz Band. As a vocalist he was noted for his straightforward singing of ballads and his flamboyant delivery of livelier songs.
Banjoist and vocalist Clancy Hayes, who recorded eleven albums as a leader and six with Bob Scobey, died in San Francisco, California on March 13, 1972.
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