Shepley Metcalf at Scullers Jazz Club

Shepley Metcalf explores the songbook of Laura Nyro, "one of the most important singer/songwriters of the '60s and '70s" (Rolling Stone). Nyro (1947-1997)fused elements of jazz, soul, folk, and Broadway to create a unique sound that features unpredictable tempo shifts and poetic lyrics. Her early albums earned her a devoted following and critical acclaim, and some of her songs became huge hits for The Fifth Dimension, Barbra Streisand, and others. Metcalf's show includes "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Eli's Coming," "Luckie," "Emmie," "And When I Die," and many more Nyro gems. Tom LaMark on piano, Chris Rathbun on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums...

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Shepley Metcalf explores the songbook of Laura Nyro, "one of the most important singer/songwriters of the '60s and '70s" (Rolling Stone). Nyro (1947-1997)fused elements of jazz, soul, folk, and Broadway to create a unique sound that features unpredictable tempo shifts and poetic lyrics. Her early albums earned her a devoted following and critical acclaim, and some of her songs became huge hits for The Fifth Dimension, Barbra Streisand, and others. Metcalf's show includes "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Eli's Coming," "Luckie," "Emmie," "And When I Die," and many more Nyro gems. Tom LaMark on piano, Chris Rathbun on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums.

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