Ilana Waldston at Jazz Bistro

Ilana Waldston is not merely a singer but also a consummate storyteller, bringing her extensive theatre training into the world of jazz music. Whether she’s breaking your heart with a beautiful ballad, moving you out of your seat with a swinging standard, or tickling your funny bone with the unusual comedic songs for which she’s best known, an evening with Ilana and the Jazz ‘n’ Laughs Band is a guaranteed good time.

Joining her at the Rex will be Rob Thaller on piano, and Pat Collins on bass… there may be some surprise guests as well!

“Ilana Waldston combines a smooth, rich voice with the lightness that comes from her natural wit, and then mixes it all in with some of the most fantastic unearthed gems of the Great American Songbook to create a highly entertaining experience. So much fun!” ...

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Ilana Waldston is not merely a singer but also a consummate storyteller, bringing her extensive theatre training into the world of jazz music. Whether she’s breaking your heart with a beautiful ballad, moving you out of your seat with a swinging standard, or tickling your funny bone with the unusual comedic songs for which she’s best known, an evening with Ilana and the Jazz ‘n’ Laughs Band is a guaranteed good time.

Joining her at the Rex will be Rob Thaller on piano, and Pat Collins on bass… there may be some surprise guests as well!

“Ilana Waldston combines a smooth, rich voice with the lightness that comes from her natural wit, and then mixes it all in with some of the most fantastic unearthed gems of the Great American Songbook to create a highly entertaining experience. So much fun!”
- Heather Bambrick, Juno-nominated Jazz Vocalist and broadcaster

"Often humorous songs may be humorous, but don’t sound like real songs. These are the whole package! They’re now in the Radio Deluxe library, ready to be called upon. I also enjoyed your standards. It’s an all-around excellent album.”
– Don McCulloch, Radio Deluxe

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