| BIRDLAND presents STEVE ROSS - acclaimed SINGER AND PIANIST - celebrating the new season in "FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING," 5/20 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 04:04 pm EDT 04/30/24 | |
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| BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS THE RETURN OF ACCLAIMED SINGER AND PIANIST STEVE ROSS CELEBRATING THE NEW SEASON IS HIS LATEST SHOW “ FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING” MONDAY, MAY 20 “ The suavest of all male cabaret performers.” – The New York Times BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross in his new evening “Finding Words for Spring” on Monday, May 20 at 7:00 PM. Steve will celebrate the optimism of the season as well as the more mellow and reflective moods it evokes, including a salute to Michel Legrand and the Bergmans (“You Must Believe in Spring”). Other songs will include “Some Other Spring” (Herzog and Kitchings), “It Might as Well Be Spring” (Rodgers and Hammerstein), and “Spring Isn't Everything” (Blane and Warren), in addition to songbook favorites by Jerome Kern and the Gershwins. There is a $40 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street in New York. Steve Ross was raised in Washington, DC, and heard a lot of music at home, some from his mother who played piano. In due course, he studied piano himself and by the time he had attended Georgetown University and served in the US Army, he had become an accomplished pianist, drawing his repertoire from the Great American Songbook. In the early ‘70s he settled in New York City where he soon became well known on the cabaret scene. Ted Hook, owner of Backstage, a piano bar in midtown, hired him. The association was successful and in 1979 Hook opened a new club, Onstage, especially to showcase Ross’ talents. In 1981, Ross was booked into the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel where he played a considerable part in establishing the room as a perennial favorite. He would find himself accompanying leading entertainers who happened to be in the audience, among them Liza Minnelli and Ginger Rogers. He has played many festivals, including Perth in Australia, Spoleto in Italy, and Hong Kong. Other international venues include seasons at London’s Ritz Hotel and Pizza on the Park. In 1989, he hosted a live series for BBC Television, and back in America was host of “New York Cabaret Nights” for National Public Radio. Ross maintained his popularity and high standards through the ‘90s and into the early ‘00s. In the winter of 1996, he appeared in a revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter at the Walter Kerr Theatre; the show, starring Frank Langella. Ross’ repertoire draws from the work of songwriters past and present, such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, with whose work he has a special affinity, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, and Stephen Sondheim. He has appeared with pianist Judy Carmichael, performing the show entitled “Style Meets Stride,” featuring the music of Porter and Fats Waller. Ross sings in a light baritone voice, playing the piano with verve. For several years, he has been referred to as ‘the Crown Prince of New York Cabaret,” an unofficial but merited title. BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Steve Ross in “Finding Words for Spring” on Monday, May 20 at 7:00 PM. There is a $40 music charge and a $20 food and beverage minimum. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan. For reservations, please call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com. ---- UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS AT BIRDLAND THEATER AND BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB Every Monday at 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Jim Caruso’s Cast Party “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party,” a New York institution for two decades, is a wildly popular weekly open mic night/variety show that has brought a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to Birdland since 2003. Called “show-business heaven” by The New York Times and “the gold-standard of open mic nights” by The Wall Street Journal, “Cast Party” presents a potent mix of Broadway stars, jazz swingers and cabaret legends, in addition to new faces and rising talent from every genre. The buoyant, sharp and charming Caruso guides the entire affair, while musical genius Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett) holds court at the ivories and leads the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums). Eric Adams, the Mayor of the City of New York, recently proclaimed, “Whereas, I am enormously proud to lead a city renowned as a global capital of the arts, ‘Jim Caruso’s Cast Party’ has enriched our dynamic cultural landscape since 2003, and on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, I am pleased to recognize the weekly show's tremendous contributions to our performing arts and nightlife sectors.” $30 + $20 food/drink minimum Every Tuesday at 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater The Lineup with Susie Mosher “The Lineup with Susie Mosher” is a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes, ranging from today’s hottest headliners to the best up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Mosher – the noted actress and singer from Broadway and beyond, called “one of those talents you need to see to believe” by Time Out New York – hosts the spontaneous extravaganza every Tuesday, and each Lineup is unique and promises to deliver an unforgettable night of quintessential New York City entertainment. $20 + $20 food/drink minimum April 29 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Wendy Moten – “Sings Richard Whiting with a Splash of Soul” After several sold-out concerts at Birdland, the Nashville vocalist best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice” returns with “Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting with a Splash of Soul.” Wendy will celebrate the brilliance of Whiting classics, joined onstage by Henry Hey on keyboards,, Brian Delaney on drums, Aurelien Budynek on guitar, and David Santos on bass. Most recently Wendy made another appearance on “The Voice” to perform with CeeLo Green for Blake Shelton’s final show. Wendy’s new single “Don’t Give Up” was recently released. Moten is a bridge from Memphis to Nashville to the rest of the world. Respected in the music business as a consummate professional for years, the wider public discovered her talent and charm NBC’s “The Voice.” She turned all four judges chairs during her blind audition and ended up as a finalist. A native of Memphis, Wendy sang Pop/R&B on a major label in the ‘90s, then moved to Nashville to become an in-demand harmony singer. She has recorded duets with Michael McDonald, Julio Iglesias, Kirk Whalum, Peabo Bryson, Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, Buddy Guy, Paul Brown, John Oates, and others. Wendy has performed as a solo artist on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times and recently with Blake Shelton. $50 tables / $50 bar + $20 food/drink minimum May 6 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio – “Beautiful Moons Ago” Album Release Concert The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio will perform a release concert for their new album Beautiful Moons Ago. Stravelli, the acclaimed vocalist and songwriter, blends musical traditions with a modern, genre-bending sensibility. Beautiful Moons Ago, her fifth release, is the first to feature her trio with pianist Michael Kanan and bassist Pat O’Leary. Over twelve years of collaborating, the trio has developed a deep musical connection that allows for great spontaneity in their performances. Recorded at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Beautiful Moons Ago mines the jazz and American Songbook repertoire to bring you rarely-heard gems and one original, all performed with the trio’s joyously hard-swinging style. Stravelli’s pairing of a jazz artist’s musicianship with an ability to interpret lyrics and connect with an audience has led to a richly varied career. She regularly leads her quartet in performances at the country’s finest jazz clubs and performing arts centers and has headlined domestic and international jazz festivals including the 2021 and 2018 WBGO Jazz on the Mountain Festival in New Paltz, NY, the 2019 Providencia Jazz Festival in Santiago, Chile, the 2016 All That Jazz Festival in Eleuthera, Bahamas and the 2014 Maree Sonore Festival in Venice, Italy. $30 tables / $20 bar + $20 food/drink minimum May 13 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Ari Axelrod – “A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway” Celebrated artist Ari Axelrod returns with this internationally acclaimed evening. Hailed by BroadwayWorld as “genuinely one of the finest shows this writer has ever seen,” the multi-award-winning event celebrates Jewish vitality and Jewish culture by honoring the songs and stories of Jewish composers and their contributions to the American musical. The Jewish Week named Ari one of the 36 most influential Jews under the age of 36 in The United States. He received the 2022 Bistro Award for Best Theatrical Artistry in Song. His debut solo show, “Taking the Wheel,” directed by Tony Award winner Faith Prince, has been performed in numerous cities around the country. Ari’s work as a director has been seen at the Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse, Birdland Jazz Club, 54 Below, and The Green Room 42. Ari's debut album, Live at Birdland is now available on all streaming platforms. $30 tables / $20 bar + $20 food/drink minimuz May 14 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Theater Ann Kittredge – “Romantic Notions” Album Release Singer Ann Kittredge will celebrate the release of her new album, Romantic Notions, which features fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Jimmy Webb, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach, and others. The show will feature Christopher Denny on piano, Rex Benincasa on drums and percussion, Sean Harkness on guitar, and Mary Ann McSweeney on bass. Special guest will be Aaron Heick on saxophone and the evening is directed by Barry Kleinbort. Kittredge is a lifelong performing artist and multi-award-winning vocalist. She has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway (including King David, Dessa Rose, Nunsense, multiple seasons of A Christmas Carol and multiple NY City Center Encores!) and at major venues across the country (Arena Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, Huntington Theatre, among others). She is a regular on the cabaret circuit and her previous small venue shows, Movie Nite, Fancy Meeting You Here: An Evening of Ahrens & Flaherty and One Night Only, garnered rave reviews. Her debut album, reIMAGINE, earned the prestigious LaMott-Friedman Award, receiving glowing critical acclaim. $30 tables / $20 bar + $20 food/drink minimum May 27 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Karen Akers – “Water Under the Bridge” Singer and actress Karen Akers will return with her concert featuring musical director Alex Rybeck. Akers takes a look back at some of the songs that first brought her acclaim in cabaret as well as on Broadway, television, and recordings — works by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim, among other treasures. Akers is one of America's more arresting and successful concert stars. She is the recipient of the 2005 New York Nightlife Award for Outstanding Female Cabaret Vocalist, as well as the 2009 Nightlife Legend Award. Ms. Akers has appeared in many prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl, as well as the Cafe Carlyle and The Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel. She has taken her music to the south of France, Russia, and Barcelona’s Liceu Opera House. She appeared on Broadway as one of the original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Grand Hotel. She made her debut on the Great White Way in the original production of Nine, receiving a Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award. $40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum |
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