Vocalist Keith Dames Presents A Billie Holiday Tribute HOMAGE TO ELEANORA at Manna House In Manhattan

By: Apr. 18, 2015
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Entertainer, vocalist and jazz aficionado Keith A. Dames presents a centennial celebration of Billie Holiday at "Homage To Eleanora" on Friday, April 24th at Manna House (338 E. 106th Street) in East Harlem at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door - cash only - and to reserve tickets and for additional information, contact: (305) 450-0764 / damesdance@aol.com.

Dames - who has appeared at the Lenox Lounge, Stage 72 (The Triad) and Jazzmobile - will be joined by The Richard Clements Quartet featuring Richard Clements (Piano), Chris Hanney (Bass), Marvin Horne (Guitar), Will Terrill (Drums) & Willie Gee (Soprano Sax) . Special guest vocalist Steph Walker will perform Holiday's own compositions. The show, which honors the late jazz legend (born Eleanora Fagan on April 7), is produced by SeMad Productions & Highway Productions In Association With Down Stage Pass. Manna House - East Harlem's oldest performing arts center - is located at 338 E. 106th Street (between 1st & 2nd Aves.) in Manhattan. Subway: Take the #6 train to 103rd Street. By Bus (East Side): take the M15, M101, M102, M103, or M98 to 106th Street. By Bus (West Side): take the M106 or M96 @ W. 96th Street.

Founded in 1967, the mission of Manna House is to meet the needs of talented persons in an economically deprived community by providing a lifelong learning experience, primarily through America's classical music, Jazz, and the visual and performing arts. Music training gives us the discipline needed to succeed in our endeavors.

To hear samples of Keith Dames, go to: http://www.reverbnation.com/keithadames



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