William Blake Returns to Birdland 5/2

Jim Caruso is pleased to announce that singer WILLIAM BLAKE will return to the Birdland stage on Monday, May 2 at 7pm, as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.

The event will celebrate the release of "William Blake: Live From New York," (Cavern Records) which was recorded at Birdland last September. The CD features 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." Joining William once again for this special night will be musical director and co-producer, Michael Thomas Murray, and will feature an incredible band of musicians.

William Blake is a native of Dallas, Texas who made the move to New York City in early 2007. This year, he made his Town Hall performance debut in The Best Of Jim Caruso's Cast Party alongside Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera and a slew of other stars. He made his Carnegie Hall Debut last year as a guest vocalist in Standard Time With Michael Feinstein, and has appeared at Don't Tell Mama, Uncle Charlie's and the Metropolitan Room. In 2005, he released his first studio album, "Day Dreamer," and 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 Blake
Monday, May 2 at 7pm
Broadway at Birdland
315 West 44 Street, NYC
212-581-3080 or www.BirdlandJazz.com
$30 cover charge, $10 food/drink minimum

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