| BIRDLAND presents the return of STEVE ROSS - acclaimed pianist and singer - in "I REMEMBER HIM WELL: The Songs of ALAN JAY LERNER," 8/19 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 04:18 pm EDT 07/23/24 | |
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| BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS THE RETURN OF ACCLAIMED SINGER AND PIANIST STEVE ROSS "I REMEMBER HIM WELL: THE SONGS OF ALAN JAY LERNER" CELEBRATING THE LYRICST OF "MY FAIR LADY," "CAMELOT," "GIGI" AND MORE MONDAY, AUGUST 19 "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 show "I Remember Him Well: The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner" on Monday, August 19 at 7:00 PM. One of the musical theatre's most literate lyricists, Lerner's equally notable musical partners include Kurt Weill (Love Life), Burton Lane (Royal Wedding, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and most famously and most prolifically, Frederick Loewe. Lerner and Loewe's contributions to the musical world of theater and film are many and marvelous: Paint Your Wagon, Brigadoon, Camelot, Gigi, and the eternal treasure My Fair Lady. Steve's songs will include "I Talk to the Trees," "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," "I Remember It Well," "What Did I Have That I Don't Have?," "The Heather on the Hill," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?," and "Almost Like Being in Love." 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 "I Remember Him Well: The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner" on Monday, August 19 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 Tuesdays 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 on Tuesday nights, and each Lineup is unique and promises to deliver an unforgettable night of quintessential New York City entertainment. $20 + $20 food/drink minimum July 29 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin' Thru Life" This concert will honor the life and legacy of show business icon Maurice Hines through his award-winning, autobiographical show "Tappin' Thru Life." The original cast, including John Manzari (vocals/tap), Leo Manzari (vocals/tap) and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, will reunite to celebrate Maurice's remarkable career. Special guests will include Clint Holmes and Ann Hampton Callaway on vocals. $40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum July 30 (Tuesday) 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater Cashino The LA and NYC cult hit returns to its roots at Birdland. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland's "The Lineup") and recording artist John Boswell star as Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole in a special run of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. Each Cashino starts with a different short film about the lives of the two legendary singers as they embark on a quest to become internet entrepreneurs in the early 2000s, followed by a high energy and emotionally charged live set. Known for seamlessly blending ‘80s pop/rock with classic show tunes, Cashino medleys include: "The Queen & I," "Midler on the Roof," "Chicago" and "The Prince & The Poppins." Film cameos include: Kaye Ballard, Dan Bucatinsky, Mo Gaffney, Kathy Najimy, Peter Facinelli, Will Ferrell, Dan Finnerty, Jenny McCarthy, Michael Orland, Tiffani Thiessen, and more. Whether you're a longtime fan or first-timer, get ready for a multimedia musical experience that will rock your world. $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum August 5 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Scott Alan The celebrated songwriter will be joined by some of today's brightest stars singing his compositions, including Audrey Belle Adams, Beatriz Melo, Marylee Fairbanks, LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne, Carla Mongado, Ashlyn Combs, Natalie Ortega, Cassidy Ewert, Eli Thomas, T'Arica Crawford, Jenna Miller Ferreira, Julian Carli, and Kendall Paige Parrett. After the 2007 release of his debut album Dreaming Wide Awake, Alan has gone on to release seven follow-up albums that include Keys, What I Wanna Be When I Grow Up, Live, Anything Worth Holding On To, Cynthia Erivo and Oliver Tompsett Sing Scott Alan, Lifeline, and Nothing More. His compositions have been featured on "American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance," "Entertainment Tonight," HBO, MTV, and VH1. $45 tables / $35 bar + $20 food/drink minimum August 6 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Theater Bryan Eng "Circle Room" Trio Join the Bryan Eng "Circle Room" Trio for an evening of Nat King Cole classics from "Route 66" to "It's Only a Paper Moon." Bryan will be joined by Aaron Matson on guitar and Ilya Osachuk on bass. Multifaceted jazz pianist, singer, composer, and actor, Bryan Eng is one of the most promising and accomplished entertainers of his generation. With performances on Broadway, the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and an ongoing residency at the Carlyle Hotel, the 25-year-old entertainer has already made his mark on the world's most esteemed stages. Eng graduated from Northwestern University where his Chicago acclaim proved inevitable. Eng relocated to NYC to join the Broadway cast of Plaza Suite starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Eng became the Carlyle Hotel's youngest resident performer in its 70-year history. He continues to maintain a rigorous national touring schedule leading his three groups: the Bryan Eng Trio, the Bryan Eng "Circle Room" Trio, and the Bryan Eng Sextet. His latest album, A Few Days With You, was released in March on the Club44 Record label. $30 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum August 12 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Julie Benko Julie Benko – direct from Broadway's Funny Girl and Harmony – marches her band out again! After announcing she was expecting her first baby, Julie introduces a new show that explores the surprises, challenges, and joys of pregnancy. This evening of music will highlight female songwriters (Brandi Carlisle, Laura Nyro), Broadway favorites (selections from Into the Woods, Baby and more), and Disney classics (songs from Cinderella, The Jungle Book, and more). The new arrangements are by her longtime music director and husband (and, of course, the father-to-be!) Jason Yeager. In addition to Yeager on piano, the show features Paul Francis on drums, Michael O'Brien on bass, Justin Poindexter on guitars and mandolin, and Gabe Terraciano on violin. Jeremiah James, Benko's former Funny Girl co-star, will be featured as guest vocalist. Benko joined the annals of theatrical lore for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory as Fanny Brice in the recent Broadway revival of Funny Girl. She was called the 2022 "Breakout Star for Theater" in The New York Times, named among "10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2023" by Variety, and hailed by CBS Mornings as "Broadway's breakout star." $40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum August 26 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Karen Mack – "Catch & Keep" Album Release Karen Mack is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter based in NYC, with creative roots planted in jazz, folk, and swing. Her style meshes a warm storyteller's sensibility with an affinity for richly textured vocal harmony, wordplay and improvisation, creating a memorable listening experience on moving ballads, soulful blues, or fierce swing. Her new solo album Catch & Keep is a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics, including works by Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough, Nellie McKay and Betty Bryant, alongside originals, produced and arranged by Peter Eldridge from the acclaimed vocal group, New York Voices. The band features Peter Eldridge (piano/additional vocals), Pete McCann (guitar), Matt Aronoff (bass), Jared Schonig (drums/ percussion), and very special guests Darmon Meader and Elliot Roth. Karen made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2019, and her Jazz at Lincoln Center debut in 2022 with the critically acclaimed vocal quartet Those Girls. She was part of the 25th Anniversary Gala for the NY Pops, and the UK premier of "Build Me A Bridge: The Music of Miller & Hammonds" at the Bridewell Theatre in London's West End. Peter Eldridge is at the forefront of both the jazz and the singer/songwriter realms as a vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger, with a slew of critically-praised albums of his own and with New York Voices, including two Grammy-Award winning projects with Paquito D'Rivera and The Count Basie Orchestra. $30 tables / $20 bar + $20 food/drink minimum |
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