Jazz Pianist Betty Bryant Returns to Martinis Above Fourth in August

Legendary blues and cabaret artist Betty Bryant, who was named a Jazz Living Legend in 2015, returns to perform at Martinis Above Fourth for the third time. She will also accept her BRAVO San Diego Award as a Cabaret Icon at her 8PM performance on August 18. Tickets, available at www.ma4sd.com, are $20.

Audiences are always thrilled to witness Betty's powerhouse performances as well as her humor and instant rapport with them. The revered Jazz icon, known as Cool Miss B, has the ability to connect with the material, and her audience, as she performs classic blues, jazz and originals with a light swingy touch, torchy passion and elegantly whimsical good humor. Bassist Rob Thorsen will accompany Betty once again

"On the keys, she has such a marvelously supple, light touch, with that funky, swinging bottom end so typical of Kansas City players and, as a vocalist, Bryant displays a deliciously expressive subtlety." -Jonny Whiteside, Los Angeles Times - June 2016

Bryant has performed internationally in the Middle East and Brazil, and for many years was a popular regular attraction at the upscale Tableaux Lounge in Tokyo, Japan. The "Betty Bryant Birthday Bash" is a hugely popular annual event in Hollywood, and has been presented at the famed Catalina Jazz Club.

On January 25, 2016, Bryant was named the 2015 San Diego Cabaret Icon by BRAVO San Diego. BSD is a well-known local organization that recognizes some of the best presentation efforts in San Diego and Southern California performing arts communities. As Betty received the accolade for her performances at Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, she will be presented with the award by Rob Appel, managing editor ofBRAVO San Diego Theatre Reviews, and County Supervisor Dave Roberts during the August 18 show.

Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, San Diego's premier live music venue and supper club is located in the heart of Hillcrest at 3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor. MA4 is an eclectic contemporary restaurant, lounge and bar featuring award-winning martinis and casual fine dining. Voted #1 Martini Bar in San Diego from Sign On San Diego, MA4 features over 100 specialty handcraftEd Martinis, along with a wide selection of spirits, wine and beer, as well as a main stage with performers spanning the entire musical spectrum from jazz to cabaret to pop and everything in-between. Tickets and more information are available at www.ma4sd.com?