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Tammy Mccann and Laurence Hobgood: Legendary Ladies of Jazz at Alvin & Friends Restaurant Friday Jazz Series at Alvin And Friends

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Fri, May 23, 2014
7:30 pm

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$15

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Legendary Ladies of Jazz

By the 1950s, four unique women had arisen to the top of American music: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Dinah Washington. Their distinctive styles and mastery changed not only the direction of jazz, but the course of popular music. Hear their celebrated hit songs through the remarkable vocal styling of Tammy McCann . . . back by popular demand! She’s the songstress Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune says possesses “one of the most voluptuously beautiful voices in jazz.” Join Tammy and Grammy winning pianist and arranger Laurence Hobgood (with Steve Williams on drums and Harvie S on bass) as they re-imagine special renditions such as Dinah Washington’s “What a Difference a Day Makes,” Sarah Vaughan’s “Misty,” Ella Fitzgerald’s “How High the Moon” and Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain.” For advance ticket sales call 800-956-1554...

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