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Kevin Mahogany & the Helios Jazz Orchestra at St. Petersburg Jazz Festival at Music Center At St. Petersburg College
Courtesy of David Manson | Posted on December 27, 2014
Where
Music Center At St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg Jazz Festival
6605 Fifth Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL
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When
Sat, February 28, 2015
7:30 pm
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About
“The standout jazz vocalist of his generation.” - Newsweek
Backed by the 18-piece Helios Jazz Orchestra, directed by David Manson, the big band backs world-renowned jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany.
With eleven recordings Kevin Mahogany has been the standard setter for jazz vocalists for three decades. His sudden prominence in the mid-'90s was a relief to many who felt that male jazz singers under the age of 60 were non-existent. His swinging style is reminiscent, but not derivative of Joe Williams. In the early '90s, Mahogany dedicated himself to jazz and, after two fine albums for Enja, he signed with Warner Bros. for LPs including 1997's Another Time Another Place and 1998's My Romance. In addition, he has recorded as a guest on dates by Elvan Jones and arranger Frank Mantooth. In fall 2000, Portrait of Kevin Mahogany was released. ...