Category Archives: Gigs

Next Gig: November 22 with Chris Grasso at Twins Jazz

I’ll be back at Twins Jazz in Washington, D.C., for a pre-Thanksgiving affair on Sunday, November 22, with sets at 8 and 10 p.m. I’m thriled to be singing this time with Chris Grasso,  one of the best — and, for that reason, busiest — jazz pianists around. If you come only to hear Chris’ remarkable playing, I guaranteeContinue reading “Next Gig: November 22 with Chris Grasso at Twins Jazz”

My Next Gig: Sun., Oct. 18, at Twins Jazz

So many important events occurred on October 18 throughout history. In 1873, for example, Columbia, Princeton, Rutgers and Yale Universities set the first rules for collegiate football (what are their rankings this year?); in 1929, Canadian law finally recognized women as “Persons”; in 1954, Hurricane Hazel (the third that year) became the most severe ever toContinue reading “My Next Gig: Sun., Oct. 18, at Twins Jazz”

Back at Twins Jazz: Sept. 10, 8 to 11 p.m.

On Thursday, September 10, I’ll be back at Twins Jazz in D.C., performing two sets at 8 and 10 p.m. Backing me up will be some of the city’s best: George Oakley (reeds and woodwinds),Scott Giambusso (bass), Nick Lipkowski (guitar) and Steve Bergman (drums). For a better idea of what you’ll hear on September 10, click here to listen to aContinue reading “Back at Twins Jazz: Sept. 10, 8 to 11 p.m.”

Next Gig: Jan. 22 – Art Soiree’s Living Room Series Live at Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

If I might borrow a phrase, you deserve a break on Thursday, January 22 — if not most other days. You know, leaving the worries of the day behind and relaxing in a living room-like setting with some friends as live music plays. That’s the night I’ll be performing in the Living Room Live Series, whichContinue reading “Next Gig: Jan. 22 – Art Soiree’s Living Room Series Live at Ritz-Carlton Georgetown”

Next Gig: Warming up Mandolin Orange on Oct. 1

There are two reasons why you should go to my friend Alan Kanner‘s for a house concert featuring the traditional acoustic folk/country group Mandolin Orange on Wed., Oct. 1, 7 p.m., at (the quaintly named) “Square in the Circle,” 6714 Poplar Ave., in Takoma Park, Md. By an order of magnitude, the biggest reason youContinue reading “Next Gig: Warming up Mandolin Orange on Oct. 1”

Next Gig: Midsummer Night’s Swing, July 24, Carlyle Club

I’m thrilled to be one of several singers performing in “A Midsummer Night’s Swing” at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria, Va., on Thursday, July 24, starting at 7 p.m. It’s a singers’ showcase, featuring the lovely and talented: Anthony Compton, Kim Mills, Jeanine Greene, Kathy Farmer, Kiris Powell, Tacha Coleman Parr and Tim Gavagan, whoContinue reading “Next Gig: Midsummer Night’s Swing, July 24, Carlyle Club”

Next Gig: May 29 at the Black Fox

I’ll be back at the Black Fox Lounge, Thursday, May 29, from 8 to 11 p.m. With me (vocals) will be Nick Lipkowski (guitar) and Eliot Seppa (bass), playing jazz standards and non-standards again. We’ll be in the street-level window of the Black Fox, which is at 1723 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. There willContinue reading “Next Gig: May 29 at the Black Fox”