Jaye Maynard at Sterling's Upstairs At The Federal

Los Angeles, California- PlaidBird Productions and Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal will present “Bird Amongst the Blossom-A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook” at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 7pm. Reservations Required, Seating 5:30-6pm. Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Nick Fryman (Musical Director/piano) and Chris Conner (upright bass). Additional Direction Mary O'Brady. Tickets for general admission are $28.00 and VIP reserved seating $38.00 are available via 818-754-8700 and TicketWeb.

Vocalist, Jaye Maynard, a recent participant at the renowned International Cabaret Conference at Yale, pays homage to the wised-up baby-doll jazz stylings of the late Blossom Dearie. Maynard received Pick of the Week by the International Review of Music in both LA and NYC for performances earlier this year stating: “Singer Jaye Maynard, fascinated by both the romance and the whimsy in Dearie’s repertoire, has shaped the songs into a fascinating musical tribute.” Additionally Alix Cohen of Cabaret Scenes wrote in Women Around Town: "Well put together, entertaining. The engaging Maynard... communicates lyrical meaning with skill and unexpected freshness”....

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Los Angeles, California- PlaidBird Productions and Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal will present “Bird Amongst the Blossom-A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook” at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal on Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 7pm. Reservations Required, Seating 5:30-6pm. Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Nick Fryman (Musical Director/piano) and Chris Conner (upright bass). Additional Direction Mary O'Brady. Tickets for general admission are $28.00 and VIP reserved seating $38.00 are available via 818-754-8700 and TicketWeb.

Vocalist, Jaye Maynard, a recent participant at the renowned International Cabaret Conference at Yale, pays homage to the wised-up baby-doll jazz stylings of the late Blossom Dearie. Maynard received Pick of the Week by the International Review of Music in both LA and NYC for performances earlier this year stating: “Singer Jaye Maynard, fascinated by both the romance and the whimsy in Dearie’s repertoire, has shaped the songs into a fascinating musical tribute.” Additionally Alix Cohen of Cabaret Scenes wrote in Women Around Town: "Well put together, entertaining. The engaging Maynard... communicates lyrical meaning with skill and unexpected freshness”.

Singer Jaye Maynard, Music Direction by Nick Fryman on keys and Chris Conner on bass. Maynard interprets “The First Blossom Dearie Songbook” containing songs written for and by her with Bob Dorough, Johnny Mercer, Dave Frishberg and of course, Dearie herself. The show recently had it’s NYC cabaret venue debut at The Laurie Beechman Theater and will return to The Metropolitan Room in NYC following this Los Angeles presentation debut at Sterling's.

Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal
5303 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA
Tickets $28.00-$38.00
Reservations 818-754-8700
Sunday February 17, 2013
Dinner Seating 5:30-6:00pm
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire or Upscale Casual.
www.msapr.net/Sterling-s-at-The-Federal.html

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