Jazz Singer James Torme to Make Feinstein's at the Nikko Debut, 7/20-21

Acclaimed jazz vocalist James Tormé - the son of The Velvet Fog, Mel Tormé - will bring his incomparable vocal gifts and showmanship to Feinstein's at the Nikko with his show, James Tormé Celebrates the Greats, on Wednesday, July 20 (7 p.m.) and Thursday, July 21 (8 p.m.). Infusing jazz and pop classics with current influences, Tormé celebrates music's greatest legends in an unforgettable evening with salutes to Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Nat "King" Cole, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and, of course, his own father, three-time Grammy Award winner Mel Tormé. Take a musical journey through stage and screen as James reveals layer after layer of Hollywood luminaries. It is an exciting evening of great memories...a celebration not to be missed! Tickets for James Tormé range in price from $40-$60 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com.

James Tormé is taking the legacy he was born into even further - and causing a serious buzz in the process. Tormé began his career in music at an early age, often spending significant time with his father and other great musicians including Duke Ellington, Sammy Davis Jr., Peggy Lee and Buddy Rich. A uniquely gifted singer, Tormé infuses older jazz classics with soul and R&B influences. Considering his roots, this shouldn't be surprising. Being recognized for his contribution to the modern jazz scene, Tormé was named the recipient of the 2007 Chuck Niles Jazz Music Award. Often appearing with outfits like the BBC Concert Orchestra, Ronnie Scott's Orchestra and Les Paul Trio, the charismatic young star's debut album has topped both the iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts.

Hailed as "the best male jazz singer to come along in 20 years" by longtime Verve Records president, Chuck Mitchell - the man who first discovered him - Tormé attributes as much of his ability as a performer to the "process of osmosis" as he does to his own show-business background. He has been praised from all corners of the globe by everyone from Billboard magazine and CBS News, to BBC Radio 2 and Jamie Cullum. Possessing the look (and swagger) of a Hollywood star, he seems to know just how to handle all the press attention he's getting. It's no mystery that Tormé is now consistently appearing to standing-room-only crowds at the world's top venues, as well as being featured as the centerpiece of prestigious jazz festivals across the globe.

Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.

Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100.

For additional information on James Tormé, visit www.jamestorme.com.

For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.

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