NICOLE HENRY

Singer Nicole Henry and her band return to Birdland on Monday, July 15 at 7pm after a sold-out debut.

The New York Times, Miami Herald, and Jazz Times Magazine have compared powerhouse jazz vocalist Nicole Henry to Sarah Vaughan, Natalie Cole and Whitney Houston for her dynamic range, impeccable phrasing, and ability to connect to a lyric. Whether burning through a swing tune or gently caressing a ballad, Nicole truly makes each song uniquely her own and “aims right for the emotional center.” (Billboard)

Celebrating a 20-year recording career with 8 critically acclaimed chart-topping CDs, Henry is the recipient of a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” and she has garnered four Top-Ten jazz albums on the U.S. Billboard; JazzWeek; HMV Japan and U.K. Sweet Rhythms charts. Hot House Jazz said, “Few voices can set a listening room on fire, then let it burn into a cinder like Nicole Henry’s.” She was also hailed as one of eight “Black Artists Making Waves in 2024.”

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JOE GRANSDEN BIG BAND

Swinging Atlanta-based singer, trumpet player, and band leader Joe Gransden brings his joyful and dynamic big band to Dizzy’s Club. The award-winning 17-piece outfit delights audiences of all ages with vibrant arrangements of beloved standard tunes alongside Gransden’s effervescent style and slick sense of humor. Expect an uplifting set of classic favorites for every listener.

The Band

Joe Gransden: leader, trumpet, vocals | Lee King: lead trumpet | Kevin Lyons: trumpet | Gordon Vernick: trumpet | Paul Poovey: trumpet | Wes Funderburk: lead trombone | Tom Gibson: trombone | Malik Henry: trombone | Lee Watts: bass trombone | Chris Otts: lead alto saxophone | Akeem Marable: alto saxophone | John Sandfort: tenor saxophone | Mike Walton: tenor saxophone | Vinnie D’Agostino: baritone saxophone | Geoff Haydon: piano | Neal Starkey: bass | Marlon Patton: drums

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ROSINA BULLEN

Rosina Bullen – Voice | Evan Main – Piano | Nick Pennington – Guitar | Mathias Jensen – Bass | Angus Mason – Drums

UK born, Brooklyn based artist Rosina Bullen brings her ‘Indie Song Stories’ to London with the UK Release Show of EP ’Trip To Tikal’. The singer-songwriter who has  forged her own path of Indie Folk/Rock, combining her unmistakable vocal  style, deep poetic lyrics and trademark genre-melding sound. Collaborating with the acclaimed producer Hector Castillo,  a multi-Grammy award winner, her latest EP, ‘Trip To Tikal,’ showcases  her evolving artistry. This June Rosina is bringing her New York-based  band to Crazy Coqs, London as a part of their UK release tour presented  by Spice Jazz.

Having trained in Jazz in both London and New York her rich Jazz  education has influenced her song writing in the way that she approaches  harmony, melody and rhythm. Rosina released her debut EP ‘Painting A  Picture’ to rave reviews in December 2022. The music sits at a rich intersection between folk, jazz and indie  rock exploring topics of grief, love and empowerment with themes of  story-telling, finding oneself, having your heart broken and learning to  heal.

“The gorgeous warmth of Rosina’s vocals fly and fluber across the track playfully reminiscent of Joni Mitchell.” — RGM Press

“It is an impassioned and slightly  nostalgic ending to the EP, bringing us into the musical world of Rosina  Bullen, an exciEng place to be.” — Jazz In Europe, Women In Jazz Media

Note: Spice Jazz Soho: Presents at Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel, 21 Sherwood Street, London, UK

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BETTY SHIRLEY & THE WILL THOMPSON TRIO

Betty Shirley – vocals  | Will Thompson – piano | Mark Kravanick – bass | Simon Lott – drums

Longtime New Orleans jazz vocalist, visual artist and educator Betty Shirley has come full circle in her life and is now reaping the benefits of her hard-earned endeavors. The Times-Picayune declares Shirley’s a voice that should be heard round the world.

Tonight, Ms. Shirley presents one of her acclaimed concerts in Tribute to Bessie Smith and Nina Simone, alongside some beloved jazz, blues and juke joint favorites. Arranger of the material for tonight’s show is her musical director, pianist Will Thompson.

 

Shows at 7:30 & 9:30pm 
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm

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LEZLIE HARRISON QUINTET

“Lezlie Harrison has a smoky, sensuous voice that keeps you on the edge of your chair.” – The New York Amsterdam News
*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

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