The Christine Spero Group "Spero Plays Nyro" Tribute to Laura Nyro at Bedford Playhouse Clive Davis Arts Center

In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro singer/songwriter and pianist Christine Spero and her group/duo take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura's most memorable songs. Classics like "Eli's Comin'" "Wedding Bell Blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "And When I Die", "Sweet Blindness," "Stoney End". Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura's music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura's originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group's own distinct style. Christine has fully recaptured Laura's spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions....

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In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro singer/songwriter and pianist Christine Spero and her group/duo take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura's most memorable songs. Classics like "Eli's Comin'" "Wedding Bell Blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "And When I Die", "Sweet Blindness," "Stoney End". Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura's music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura's originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group's own distinct style. Christine has fully recaptured Laura's spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions.
Featuring Christine Spero /piano and vocal, Elliot Spero/saxes and percussion, Steve Rust/bass and Peter O'Brien/drums.

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