Al Jarreau News

Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF June 11-14 for an 8 PM opening show and two shows a night on June 12-13. Sunday June 14th the show is at 7 PM. Tickets are $45- $47.50 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399. All 2008 shows at the Rrazz Room sold out.

Praised by Backstage Magazine for 'one of those rare voices with a soothing, almost hypnotic quality' award winning vocalist and actress Jill O'Hara, the Tony nominee from the Broadway musical Promises, Promises, will be performing selections from her first CD release in fifteen years Alone Together.

After the success of his nine month engagement at Metropolitan Room at Gotham in 2008, Marcus Simeone returns with his all new show 'Everything Must Change' for three very special performances only on Saturday, May 22 at 9:45, Sunday, June 28 at 7:00 and Saturday, July 11 at 7:30. Musical director Barry Levitt will once again lead the band.

Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF June 11-14 for an 8 PM opening show and two shows a night on June 12-13. Sunday June 14th the show is at 7 PM. Tickets are $45- $47.50 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399. All 2008 shows at the Rrazz Room sold out.

Praised by Backstage Magazine for 'one of those rare voices with a soothing, almost hypnotic quality' award winning vocalist and actress Jill O?Hara, the original female lead in the Burt Bacharach-Hal David-Neil Simon Broadway musical Promises, Promises, reunites with Burt Bacharach at the annual spring gala for 92nd Street Y. What The World Needs Now?The Music of Burt Bacharach will take place at Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, Monday, May 18. Jill introduced the Bacharach/David pop classics I?ll Never Fall In Love Again, Knowing When To Leave and Whoever You Are I Love You. O?Hara went on to win a Tony nomination, the Theater World Award and New Jersey Journal Award for Best Actress In A Musical, while the cast album earned a Grammy Award. The concert event will also feature performances by Dionne Warwick, Sarah Dash and Elvis Costello. Proceeds from the Spring Gala support the 92nd Street Y's myriad of programs. Tickets are available by calling 212-415-5488 or online at www.92Y.org.

After the success of his nine month engagement at Metropolitan Room at Gotham in 2008, Marcus Simeone returns with his all new show 'Everything Must Change' for three very special performances only on Saturday, May 22 at 9:45, Sunday, June 28 at 7:00 and Saturday, July 11 at 7:30. Musical director Barry Levitt will once again lead the band.

Praised by Backstage Magazine for 'one of those rare voices with a soothing, almost hypnotic quality' award winning vocalist and actress Jill O?Hara, the original female lead in the Burt Bacharach-Hal David-Neil Simon Broadway musical Promises, Promises, reunites with Burt Bacharach at the annual spring gala for 92nd Street Y. What The World Needs Now?The Music of Burt Bacharach will take place at Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, Monday, May 18. Jill introduced the Bacharach/David pop classics I?ll Never Fall In Love Again, Knowing When To Leave and Whoever You Are I Love You. O?Hara went on to win a Tony nomination, the Theater World Award and New Jersey Journal Award for Best Actress In A Musical, while the cast album earned a Grammy Award. The concert event will also feature performances by Dionne Warwick, Sarah Dash and Elvis Costello. Proceeds from the Spring Gala support the 92nd Street Y's myriad of programs. Tickets are available by calling 212-415-5488 or online at www.92Y.org.

Herbie Hancock calls her 'a wonderful song stylist,' Melba Moore says that 'She's a reincarnation of Ella Fitzgerald,' and Aretha Franklin proclaims 'If you're looking for good entertainment and very hip music, be sure to check out Nnenna Freelon.' Following up on its sold-out January concert by Tony winner Christine Ebersole and its wildly popular first-time collaboration with City Arts and Lectures in December when Barbara Cook appeared in concert and in conversation with Steve Winn, Bay Area Cabaret continues its 5th season on Sunday, March 8 at 5pm with Nnenna Freelon and her jazz quartet at the Marines Memorial Club Crystal Ballroom (609 Sutter Street@ Mason). Individual tickets to this show, and to a May 17th show by multi-platinum jazz singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, are available at www.bayareacabaret.org or City Box Office (415) 392-4400.

Love is in the air this Valentine's Weekend, thanks to legendary vocalist Al Jarreau and R&B legends Ashford and Simpson! Listen as Jarreau performs some of his most cherished romantic melodies, including 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'We're In This Love Together' and tracks from his 2008 release 'Love Songs'. Enjoy the timeless love-spun hits of Ashford and Simpson, including 'Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing' and 'Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand'. Your sweetheart will swoon at this one-night-only event. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. In March 2001 Al Jarreau received his own Star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame', commemorating his status as one of the best singers of his generation. More recently, Jarreau received two Grammy? wins in 2007: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, for 'God Bless The Child' feat. Jill Scott, and Best Pop Instrumental for 'Mornin'. He is the only vocalist in history to receive Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B). During the summer of 2008, Jarreau helped the Playboy Jazz Festival celebrate its 30-year anniversary, headlining the festival's opening night on June 14 in Los Angeles. His next big performance is just for you, right here in New York City at the NOKIA Theatre Time Square. Let Al help you to show the one you love a Valentine's night he/she will never forget.

Herbie Hancock calls her 'a wonderful song stylist,' Melba Moore says that 'She's a reincarnation of Ella Fitzgerald,' and Aretha Franklin proclaims 'If you're looking for good entertainment and very hip music, be sure to check out Nnenna Freelon.' Following up on its sold-out January concert by Tony winner Christine Ebersole and its wildly popular first-time collaboration with City Arts and Lectures in December when Barbara Cook appeared in concert and in conversation with Steve Winn, Bay Area Cabaret continues its 5th season on Sunday, March 8 at 5pm with Nnenna Freelon and her jazz quartet at the Marines Memorial Club Crystal Ballroom (609 Sutter Street@ Mason). Individual tickets to this show, and to a May 17th show by multi-platinum jazz singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, are available at www.bayareacabaret.org or City Box Office (415) 392-4400.

Love is in the air this Valentine's Weekend, thanks to legendary vocalist Al Jarreau and R&B legends Ashford and Simpson! Listen as Jarreau performs some of his most cherished romantic melodies, including 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'We're In This Love Together' and tracks from his 2008 release 'Love Songs'. Enjoy the timeless love-spun hits of Ashford and Simpson, including 'Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing' and 'Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand'. Your sweetheart will swoon at this one-night-only event. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. In March 2001 Al Jarreau received his own Star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame', commemorating his status as one of the best singers of his generation. More recently, Jarreau received two Grammy? wins in 2007: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, for 'God Bless The Child' feat. Jill Scott, and Best Pop Instrumental for 'Mornin'. He is the only vocalist in history to receive Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B). During the summer of 2008, Jarreau helped the Playboy Jazz Festival celebrate its 30-year anniversary, headlining the festival's opening night on June 14 in Los Angeles. His next big performance is just for you, right here in New York City at the NOKIA Theatre Time Square. Let Al help you to show the one you love a Valentine's night he/she will never forget.

Producer Ralph Lampkin Jr, and LMGJAZZ Records are proud to release the CD debut of Devin Richards, 'MY OWN VOICE' Recorded live at Metropolitan Room in June 2007, 'My Own Voice' is a collection of standards mixed with new songs by Dan Furman, Devin Richards and Ritt Henn.

Ian Herman, an award-winning musical director and Broadway veteran, made his solo debut in 'Alone at Last' on Wednesday, July 30, at 8p.m. at the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th St., in New York City. Herman, whose Broadway credits include 'Grease' and 'Swing!,' performed a concert of his original pop, blues, jazz, classical and Latin pieces.

Ian Herman, an award-winning musical director and Broadway veteran, will make his solo debut in 'Alone at Last' on Wednesday, July 30, at 8p.m. at the Zipper Factory.

Ian Herman, an award-winning musical director and Broadway veteran, will make his solo debut in 'Alone at Last' on Wednesday, July 30, at 8p.m. at the Zipper Factory.

Al Jarreau and Linda Eder release their latest albums, in-stores January 29.

Ann Hampton Callaway talks about jazz, cabaret and Broadway before her upcoming gig at the Blue Note.

Broadway Veteran and Tap Sensation Savion Glover will perform at the 2006 JVC Newport Jazz Festival on August 13, 2006