Clif Payne at Bird & Beckett Books & Records

The Songs of Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder
featuring vocalist Clif Payne

This is a different kind of tribute concert honoring the songs of 2 iconic performers in 2 sets: Set One will feature songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. Set Two will feature songs made famous by Stevie Wonder. Please note that this will not be a "novelty" concert of reminisce. In other words, Clif will not be imitating Sinatra or Wonder's stage persona (mannerisms, wardrobe, etc.) This concert will focus on their songs their timelessness of the music and lyrics. The songs of Sinatra and Wonder are included in America's Great American Songbook....

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The Songs of Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder
featuring vocalist Clif Payne

This is a different kind of tribute concert honoring the songs of 2 iconic performers in 2 sets: Set One will feature songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. Set Two will feature songs made famous by Stevie Wonder. Please note that this will not be a "novelty" concert of reminisce. In other words, Clif will not be imitating Sinatra or Wonder's stage persona (mannerisms, wardrobe, etc.) This concert will focus on their songs their timelessness of the music and lyrics. The songs of Sinatra and Wonder are included in America's Great American Songbook.

This is a jazz concert in an intimate setting.
It will be live-streamed.

Bird & Beckett is a neighborhood go-to for new & used titles & vinyls, plus poetry readings & live bands on weekends. Contact person is Eric at (415) 586-3733 Eric Whittington [email protected]
Clif Contact: (510) 586-4894
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Clif's Sinatra set is based on the very excellent book by Sinatra's best friend, Tony Oppedisano: Sinatra And Me In The Wee Small Hours.

Clif's Wonder set will, likewise, not be a "novelty" show. This show is based on the SF Jazz Collective's live album SF Jazz Collective: Music of Stevie Wonder (and new compositions) Live in New York, 2011.

This concert will be reviewed by renowned jazz journalist and author Scott Yanow.

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