William Blake Makes Birdland Debut 9/6

Jim Caruso is delighted to present William Blake in concert as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. The event will take place on Monday, September 6 at 7pm.

William Blake, a native of Dallas, Texas, made the move to New York City in early 2007. After performing in clubs since the age of 19, he made his Carnegie Hall debut in March of this year as a guest vocalist in "Standard Time With Michael Feinstein." He has also appeared in the city at Don't Tell Mama, Uncle Charlie's and the Metropolitan Room. In 2005, he released his first studio album, "Day Dreamer." He also appeared on the fourth season of "American Idol," where he competed in Hollywood. As an actor, his regional theatre credits include The Who's Tommy (Cousin Kevin), Chicago (Mary Sunshine), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff) and Pageant: The Musical (Bible Belt).

William is thrilled and honored to make his NYC solo performance debut at Birdland. Joining him for his Labor Day show will be musical director Michael Thomas Murray (Fender Rhodes), Jeff Ganz (bass), Doug Mikula (guitar), and Jakubu Griffin (drums). The set will feature classic R&B and soul songs, including Solomon Burke's 1962 hit "Cry to Me" and Sly and the Family Stone's 1969 funk standard "I Want to Take You Higher."

William Blake

Monday, September 6 at 7pm

Birdland, 315 West 44 Street, NYC

212-581-3080 or www.BirdlandJazz.com

$30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.