Cornelius Bates to Make Solo Debut at Metropolitan Room, 11/1, 12/19
By: Nicole Rosky
Cornelius Bates is a versatile performer in music, stage, and television. On stage he has performed in everything from musicals to the works of Shakespeare. He made his television debut as Chuck Berry in the miniseries "Shake, Rattle and Roll." He appeared as the guest vocalist with the renowned dance company Step Afrika at the Kennedy Center. He has been a guest in the "Late Night Groove" series at the Blue Note and with the popular Brazilian band The Nanny Assis Group at S.O.B.'s. As a finalist in the Metropolitan Room 2009 MetroStar Talent Challenge, Cornelius offered rich interpretations of the Brazilian song book.
Cornelius Bates made his solo debut at the Metropolitan Room back in January offering the lush phrasings of bossa nova, the sexy sounds of samba, and the hypnotic melodies of Brazilian pop. All in all, it's a tribute to the music of Brazil entitled "My Brazilian Romance."The new show is under the musical direction of Marcos Vigio, the Rio de Janeiro guitarist now based in New York City, with percussionists Nanny Assis and Robert Di Pietro. Tatum Greenblatt plays trumpet.Monday, November 1 at 9:30pm
Sunday, December 19 at 9:30pm
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