An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater at American Theatre

Nobody sings jazz like Dee Dee Bridgewater. Don't miss this chance to hear the Grammy and Tony award winning vocalist put her unique spin on standards and re-envision jazz classics. Ever the fearless explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, Bridgewater fuses musical genres with each song she interprets. An NEA Jazz Masters Fellows Award recipient, Bridgewater has sung jazz, pop and musical theatre (Billy Holiday, Lady Day, Glinda, The Wiz), and is known for her wildly successful tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Dear Ella Her latest album, Memphis Yes, I'm Ready celebrates yet another aspect of her musical prowess as a top-shelf soul singer...

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Nobody sings jazz like Dee Dee Bridgewater. Don't miss this chance to hear the Grammy and Tony award winning vocalist put her unique spin on standards and re-envision jazz classics. Ever the fearless explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, Bridgewater fuses musical genres with each song she interprets. An NEA Jazz Masters Fellows Award recipient, Bridgewater has sung jazz, pop and musical theatre (Billy Holiday, Lady Day, Glinda, The Wiz), and is known for her wildly successful tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Dear Ella Her latest album, Memphis Yes, I'm Ready celebrates yet another aspect of her musical prowess as a top-shelf soul singer. Jazz pianist Bill Charlap joins Bridgewater for this special performance. His mastery of the 88 keys promises to add flair to an unforgettable evening.

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