FREDA PAYNE

Freda Payne is a Detroit native who never realized her talents until the early age of twelve. Her piano teacher discovered her singing ability and from that point on Freda was singing for local affairs around Detroit and even entered talent contest on local TV as well as the national TV show, Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour. At age fourteen she joined The Don Large’s Make Way for Youth radio show broadcasted on station WJR in the penthouse of the Fisher Bldg. Freda’s first album deal was on the Impulse label with ABC Paramount in New York. After The Lights Go Down Low and much more. Recording her next album three years later on MGM records. Was an early protégé of Quincy Jones during his big band era, also performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2008 in honor of Quincy’s seventy fifth birthday celebration.

She has just released her latest 26th CD, Capitol Records Studio Recording Jazz Big Band cd Let There Be Love full of Duets with Johnny Mathis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling and Kenny Latimore that is charting the jazz charts. Her previous CD Come Back Love on the Artistry label for Mack Ave, was a return to Freda’s true jazz roots

Tickets: $50.00 + $7.00 fee | $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.

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JOHN CRANFORD & ALICE GOULD

Junior Jazz Rising Star Alice Gould is a fiddler, vocalist & songwriter from Savannah, Georgia who began her big stage performances at 5, participating in her first Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival. She was chosen as an Acoustic Kids Ambassador and has performed at Merlefest or Walnut Valley each year since.

Alice has competed in fiddle contests from CO to NC winning multiple awards. Alice was chosen as the Junior Jazz Rising Star and will be the first 2024 Strings intern at Hilton Head Jazz Camp. She regularly performs in the Low Country as a soloist, in a rock duo, jazz and classical violinist, and in many bluegrass groups.

Tickets: $20.00 | Only a few seats left.

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VANESSA RUBIN

Vanessa Rubin has worked with Kenny Barron, Lionel Hampton, the Mercer Ellington Orchestra, Cecil Bridgewater, Etta Jones, Toots Thielemans, Steve Turre, Cedar Walton, and Grover Washington, Jr. More recently she has completed international tours with Herbie Hancock, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Jazz Crusaders.

Rubin has been described as “an impressive song stylist with a Midas touch for challenging material”,[2] and her 2019 tribute to Tadd Dameron, The Dream Is You: Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron, was nominated for the 51st NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album.

The Band
Vanessa Rubin ~ Vocalist
Brandon McCune ~ Piano
Kenny Davis ~ Bass
Winard Harper ~ Drums
Cover Charge: All Show Sold Out | Tickets for bar seats still available. Inquire at door.

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TIERNEY SUTTON

A 9-time Grammy nominee, Tierney Sutton is known for her impeccable voice and superbly imaginative arrangements. She is heralded for her ability to transform even the most familiar song into a revelation. She is a story-teller.

Since 1993 Sutton has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band. She will be making her debut at Jazz St Louis with her virtuoso bandmates of 30 years, pianist Christian Jacob and bassist Trey Henry as well as young drum phenom CV Dashiell III.

Director Clint Eastwood has called Sutton “my favorite singer” and hired her, along with TSB pianist Christian Jacob and The Tierney Sutton Band to score his 2016 film, “Sully”.

Sutton has taught at USC’s Thornton School of Music, The Jacobs school of Music at Indiana University, The Los Angeles College of Music in Pasadena, CA., and currently serves on the faculty of The Centre Des Musiques Didier Lockwood in France. She has given workshops and masterclasses throughout the world and has taught and mentored some of the finest new generation of singers including April Varner, Sara Gazarek and Gretchen Parlato.

Tickets: $40.00~$50.00

 

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PRINCESS LÁ TREMENDA

The MPB Jazz show with Princess Lá Tremenda promises an unforgettable experience, combining the smoothness and melodic richness of MPB with the freedom and complexity of jazz. 

During the performance, the public will be able to enjoy a diverse repertoire that includes classics by artists such as Caetano Veloso, Buena Vista Social Club, Luedji Luna, Ray Charles… as well as original compositions by Princess herself.

Princess Lá Tremenda is an American singer and songwriter, recognized for her unique ability to merge the rich tradition of Brazilian Popular Music with contemporary jazz influences. Born in New York City, Princess brings with her a diverse musical heritage that includes elements of soul, funk and blues, creating an original style that captivates audiences around the world.

With a career marked by international collaborations and performances at renowned festivals, Realities, Public Squares… Princess is an artist who stands out for her magnetic stage presence and emotional interpretation.

The MPB Jazz show with Princess Lá Tremenda is not just a musical presentation, but a cultural celebration that unites influences from different parts of the world. With her striking voice and charisma, Princess promises to take the audience on an unforgettable musical journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this unique experience!

Showtime: 3:00pm Eastern | 5:oopm Bahia

Tickets: Ingresso Inteira (Full Ticket) R$ 40,00 ($6.50) + R$ 4,00 taxa ($.65) em até 10x R$ 5,29 (up to $.86)

Ingresso Inteira meia-entrada (Half Price) R$ 20,00 ($3.20) + R$ 2,50 taxa ($.41) em até 4x R$ 6,12 (up to $1.00}

 

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