Melissa Morgan at J-B Piano Company

Vocalist Melissa Morgan, the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition, appears with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ The JB Piano Co. San Rafael Jazz vocalist Melissa Morgan, was the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition. She is one of the new bright lights on the jazz vocal scene. Because of her authenticity within the jazz tradition and her natural talent, it is the opinion of many listeners that she should have won the Monk competition. While being inspirationally influenced by Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington, Melissa projects her own individual expression. This evening she will present a varied program of selections from the repertoires of Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington and special standards...

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Vocalist Melissa Morgan, the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition, appears with the Larry Vuckovich Trio @ The JB Piano Co. San Rafael Jazz vocalist Melissa Morgan, was the runner-up in the Thelonious Monk competition. She is one of the new bright lights on the jazz vocal scene. Because of her authenticity within the jazz tradition and her natural talent, it is the opinion of many listeners that she should have won the Monk competition. While being inspirationally influenced by Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington, Melissa projects her own individual expression. This evening she will present a varied program of selections from the repertoires of Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington and special standards. Besides being a soulful blues singer, Melissa also sings vocalese material from Horace Silver, Jon Hendricks and Wes Montgomery. She is accompanied by veterans Larry Vuckovich and Jeff Chambers, as well as the young, talented drummer, Jimmy Gallagher, completing the band. Admission: $20 at the door. Sat. April 25. Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets: Call 415-456-9280.

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