Concert Calendar: A Weekend of Great Performers
Thursday August 13th – Sunday August 16th
Edith Piaf: An All-Star Celebration @ 54 Below (New York, NY) Edith Piaf, born a week after Frank Sinatra, would also be celebrating her centennial birthday this December. 54 Below celebrates her life with Edith Piaf: An All-Star Celebration. Songs such as "Milord," "Padam… Padam…" and "Lav Vie en Rose" will be performed by award-winning Broadway and nightclub stars. The event is produced by Scott Siegel, best known as the creator of the Broadway by the Year series at New York’s Town Hall. Thursday August 13th 7:00/9:30 PM http://54below.com/artist/edith-piaf-an-all-star-celebration/
John Pizzarelli Quartet with Jessica Molaskey @ Catalina Bar & Grill (Hollywood, CA) Radio Deluxe cohosts John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey are sailing off to California for a week at Catalina Bar & Grill. Performing the Great American Songbook and beyond, Hollywood is lucky to have this talented couple. According to The New York Times, "the Pizzarelli-Molaskey duo is as good as it gets in any entertainment medium." Thursday August 13th through Sunday August 16th. See link for the performance schedule http://www.ticketweb.com/
Frank Sinatra Centennial Celebration, Part 3 @ 54 Below (New York, NY) This Friday, 54 Below continues to celebrate Sinatra’s centennial with a third evening of his greatest hits. Songs like "Chicago," "Time After Time," "One For My Baby," and "Strangers in the Night," will be performed by Broadway stars such as Sal Viviano, Brian Charles Rooney, Christopher Johnstone and more! Friday August 14th 7:00 PM http://54below.com/artist/frank-sinatra-centennial
Cyrille Aimee @ Jazz Standard (New York, NY) French jazz singer Cyrille Aimée is one of the most undeniably talented vocalists making music today. A favorite of ours, she is the recipient of much critical acclaim, hailed by The New York Times as a "brilliantly inventive jazz vocal prodigy." Aimée and her enchanting gypsy–jazz sound, has been showcased on albums like Just The Two of Us and It’s A Good Day. She will be performing all week long at the Jazz Standard with bassists Shawn Conley, drummer Dani Danor, guitarists Michael Valeanu and Andrien Moignard. Thursday August 13th through Sunday August 16th 7:30/9:30 PM http://www.jazzstandard.com
My Sinatra @ San Diego Symphony (San Diego, CA) Playwright and Actor Cary Hoffman turned his celebrated PBS Special into a biographical one-man musical play about his love and idolization for this hero Frank Sinatra. The show, which is reopening in a concert version with a big band, is touring the country this centennial year. See it this week in San Diego Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th 7:30 PM http://www.mysinatra.com/
Catherine Russell @ Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (New York, NY) Catherine Russell is an experienced jazz vocalist, boasting work with great artists including Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon and Jackson Browne. Since her debut CD in 2006 she has been considered one of the top jazz vocalists on the scene. This week she’ll be joined at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola by guitarist Matt Munisteri, pianist Mark Shane, bassist Tal Ronen and drummer Mark McLean. Thursday August 13th through Sunday August 16th 7:30/9:30 PM http://www.jazz.org/dizzys/
Ann Hampton Callaway @ Birdland (New York, NY) Tony nominated actress, vocalist, and Platinum Award-winning songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway is returning to New York City. She’ll be presenting her show This is Cabaret. The show is a celebration of the cabaret experience with heartfelt songs from a variety of genres: jazz, Broadway, folk, singer-songwriter, the blues and more! Sunday August 16th 6:00 PM http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event
