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Kim Nalley Band - 17th Annual Gospel Christmas Concert at California Jazz Conservatory
Courtesy of Jonathan Poretz | Posted on November 10, 2021
When
Sun, December 19, 2021
5:00 pm
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This yearly Christmas tradition features acclaimed vocalist Kim Nalley performing all your favorite holiday songs accompanied by the soulful Tammy Hall with Michael Zisman (bass) and TBA (drums). Expect several special guests and a few audience sing-a-longs at this rollicking joyous concert.
In looks, Kim Nalley exudes the aura of a diva from a bygone era. Vocally, she has pipes to burn, packing a 3 1/2 octave range that can go from operatic to gritty blues on a dime, projection that can whisper a ballad yet is capable of filling a room with no microphone, and the ability to scat blistering solos without ever losing the crowd's interest or the intense swing. She is often compared to Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples....