KENNY WILLIAMS

In his acclaimed 25-year musical career, vocalist Kenny Williams has lit up stages nationally and internationally, and spent nearly a decade performing on Broadway in New York City, making his Broadway debut in Disney’s hit musical The Lion King. A tornado of talent and charisma, Williams possesses an impressive vocal range and a light-from-within aura. The Austin native studied voice at the University of Texas, and cut his teeth as an actor and an entertainer in clubs on the city’s famed 6th Street and at ZACH Theatre. Williams was born to entertain, and his star shines brightly. He is a truly gifted vocalist, while his spirit, energy, and passion will bring you back for more.

 

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Raymond Eberle was born on January 19, 1919 in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York. He started singing in his teens without formal training. In 1938 while looking for a male vocalist for his big band asked Bob Eberly if he had any siblings at home who could sing and his brother was hired on the spot.

Eberle went on to find success with Miller, deeming the songs for the film Orchestra Wives, such as the jazz standard “At Last”, to be among his favorites, as they were songs he could make a story out of. During the Forties he appeared in Twentieth Century Fox movies, and several Universal Studios films, singing mostly ballads.

He led his own orchestra, The Ray Eberle Orchestra, as well as the Serenade In Blue Orchestra from 1943. In the 1950s and 1960s.he also appeared on numerous television variety shows.  He maintained his band until his death.

After his departure from Miller, Eberle briefly joined Gene Krupa’s band before launching a solo career. He later joined former Miller bandmate Tex Beneke’s orchestra in 1970 for a national tour, and reformed his own orchestra later in the decade.

Vocalist Ray Eberle died of a heart attack in Douglasville, Georgia on August 25, 1979, aged 60.

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ALLAN HARRIS

Allan Harris hits the stage to unveil his inaugural how Jazz Sonnets, interwoven with beloved classic sonnets and poetry from Shakespeare to Maya Angelou and others. Captivating jazz vocalist and guitarist aptly described by the Miami Herald as an artist blessed with “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole.” 

Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader, he has an impressive discography boasting fourteen recordings as a leader, Harris has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.

The band behind the man features Sara Jane Cion ~ piano, Sylvia Cuenca ~ drums, Brandi Disterheft ~ bass, Irwin Hall ~ saxonpne & flute, and Miles Okazaki ~ guitar.

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LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON | BRANFORD MARSALIS

Lisa Fischer set out to take center stage with her own award-winning style after four decades of featured background singing with icons like The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails.  The 2013 Best Documentary Oscar winning film, “Twenty Feet from Stardom,” altered the course of Fischer’s musical journey by telling her story through clips of her legendary duets with Mick Jagger and Sting. The film left audiences eager to hear more, leading to her organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock which has been exciting fans worldwide! Lisa Fischer will take the stage with Grand Baton, an Afro-Caribbean progressive rock and jazz fusion band. Fischer and Grand Baton have performed at several jazz festivals including The Monterey Jazz Festival, The Newport Jazz Festival, and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and educator, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.

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JAZZMEIA HORN

Jazzmeia Horn is a spectacularly talented and important young jazz artist and returns to Miami Beach for a one night performance for the hotel’s 6th annual series.

The Grammy winner and multiple Grammy nominee, winner of the Sarah Vaughn Vocal Jazz Competition, the Thelonius Monk Institute International Jazz Competition, and the NAACP Outstanding Image Award, is an accomplished artist including being a consummate musician, composer, big band arranger and educator.

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