Susan May at Katerina's

Susan May & Willie Pickens

A SPECIAL MUSICAL SEND-OFF AS SUSAN MAY LEAVES FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL!

Southport Records Presents
Susan May & Willie Pickens

“People can’t believe their ears! …go girl!”
-Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC-TV

"Pickens' most exuberant solos all but take flight from the keyboard's runway."
-Neil Tesser - Chicago Reader

Susan May – Vocalist
The beauty of the human voice, the gift to sing is like a rare flower. Susan May, at the age of twelve, became Southport Records youngest vocalist, releasing her debut CD “The Rose” in 2003. This year, at the age of 19 years old, Susan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology. She will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall, as she begins her studies at Medical School. Susan will re-unite with Willie in a special musical sendoff before this college-girl/jazz singer departs for her next journey in life. Susan bears witness to the emotional demands of her music. The beauty of her youth is that it is the beginning of a life journey, and music is a part of her heart. Let’s wish her a wonderful ride....

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Susan May & Willie Pickens

A SPECIAL MUSICAL SEND-OFF AS SUSAN MAY LEAVES FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL!

Southport Records Presents
Susan May & Willie Pickens

“People can’t believe their ears! …go girl!”
-Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC-TV

"Pickens' most exuberant solos all but take flight from the keyboard's runway."
-Neil Tesser - Chicago Reader

Susan May – Vocalist
The beauty of the human voice, the gift to sing is like a rare flower. Susan May, at the age of twelve, became Southport Records youngest vocalist, releasing her debut CD “The Rose” in 2003. This year, at the age of 19 years old, Susan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology. She will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall, as she begins her studies at Medical School. Susan will re-unite with Willie in a special musical sendoff before this college-girl/jazz singer departs for her next journey in life. Susan bears witness to the emotional demands of her music. The beauty of her youth is that it is the beginning of a life journey, and music is a part of her heart. Let’s wish her a wonderful ride.
www.susanmay.com

Willie Pickens – Pianist
When you mention piano, the name Willie Pickens is permanently connected. He began his career on a national hit record -- Eddie Harris' 1961 "Exodus." Pickens boasts a unique piano style that showcases his magnificent mastery of the keyboard.

Southport Records presents an ongoing series of events at Katerina’s on the first Saturday of every month! Label partners Bradley Parker-Sparrow, piano and Joanie Pallatto, voice will open each evening with their original duets and improvisations.
The early evening sets will present a mix of artists from the label roster, featuring jazz, avant garde, classical, world and new music.

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