BIRDLAND BIG BAND WITH HILARY KOLE

The Birdland Big Band which was formed in 2006 is a 16-piece jazz orchestra that performs at the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. The Birdland Big Band is led by saxophonist David DeJesus DeJesus joined as saxophonist and leader in October 2017 and brought with him an emphasis on traditional swing and the blues.

Hilary Kole is the daughter of 1950s Broadway performer Robert Kole, and was 19 when she fronted a 12-piece band six nights a week singing Great American Songbook standards at New York City’s Rainbow Room. During this time she also studied composition at Manhattan School of Music. After the Rainbow Room, she sang at the Blue Note, Birdland, and the Algonquin Hotel. Her 2009 debut album, Haunted Heart, was produced by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli.

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Graham Leslie Lionel Clark was born on December 16, 1959 in England. He plays the violin as his first instrument, sings and also the electric guitar. As a freelance violinist he is adept in most styles of jazz, rock, blues and pop, however, he specializes in improvisation.

He worked with Daevid Allen from 1988 to 2014, and has also worked with Andy Sheppard, Keith Tippett, Tim Richards, Phil Lee, Paz, Brian Godding, Elbow, Lamb, Bryan Glancy, Little Sparrow, Jah Wobble, Graham Massey, Louis Gordon and Liz Fletcher.

Violinist Graham Clark, who has been featured on seven albums, continues to perform and record.

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JANE MONHEIT

The Merriest Holiday Show

One of jazz’s most beloved voices, Jane Monheit returns with a warm and enchanting holiday project designed to stir feelings of nostalgia, family, and home. The Merriest is a personal collection hand-picked by Jane herself, expressing her love for the season in a way that feels like a gift from her to listeners. With lush orchestrations, intimate vocals, and timeless songs, Jane invites everyone to celebrate the merriest season of all.

A self-described Christmas fanatic, Jane has released two highly acclaimed seasonal albums: The Season (2005) and The Merriest (2022). Each December, she tours to widespread acclaim, bringing her bright, swinging holiday show to audiences across the country. With fresh arrangements of classic favorites and joyful performances, Jane’s holiday shows have become a cherished tradition, delighting fans of all ages and cementing her status as one of jazz?s most enchanting vocalists.

Lineup: Max Haymer ~ piano, Neal Miner ~ bass, Rick Montalbano ~ drums

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JOHN PIZZARELLI

World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to establish the Great American Songbook and the pop music canon: Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Richard Rodgers, and Duke Ellington, to name a few. With his new album, Pizzarelli and his remarkable new trio cast a wider net to explore other sources for the most immortal songs of the past century: the Broadway stage and the silver screen.

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GABRIELLE CAVASSA

Gabrielle Cavassa is an American vocalist-composer of Italian descent who is garnering attention for her distinctive voice and intimate expression. She was crowned a winner of the International Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition in 2021 after the independent release of her critically acclaimed debut album. Gabrielle is featured on celebrated saxophonist Joshua Redman’s inaugural album with Blue Note Records, Where Are We.

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