BARBARA
CARROLL SALUTES ARLEN CENTENNIAL, CELEBRATES NEW CD
Barbara
Carroll, the jazz pianist and singer whose cool, sophisticated performances
have made her a New York institution, has established a new home at
the THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
- http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
). Accompanied by Jay Leonhart on bass, Ms. Carroll will pay tribute
to her personal friend and colleague, the legendary songwriter Harold
Arlen. The year 2005 marks the centennial celebration of the composer
of the classic film songs from The Wizard of Oz and A Star Is Born,
among many others, and standards such as "Over The Rainbow," "Stormy
Weather," and "Get Happy." Ms. Carroll will perform two shows every
Sunday through December 26th: a brunch show at 2:00 pm and a dinner
show at 8:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
Ms. Carroll
is a distinctively elegant jazz pianist, composer and vocalist. After
making her name with her New York debut at the celebrated Downbeat
Club on 52nd Street, she went on to perform in major music rooms across
the country. Her audience was regularly comprised of luminaries such
as Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett and Dinah Washington, among
many others. In addition to Harold Arlen, she performs the work of
composers like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Billy Strayhorn and Thelonious
Monk. No matter what the song, Ms. Carroll always connects with her
audience through the passion and joy of her performance.
"Barbara
at Birdland," Ms. Carroll's new CD to be released December 14th by
Harbinger Records, was recorded during her extended run at the fabled
jazz club last summer. The disc captures her subtle and sensitive
performance in her trademark progressive and lyrical style. Featuring
Mr. Leonhart on bass and Joe Cocuzzo on drums, the CD includes standards
such as Harold Arlen's "Don't Like Goodbyes," Cole Porter's "You'd
Be So Nice To Come Home To," Bart Howard's "Fly Me To The Moon," and
Stephen Sondheim's "Old Friends."
Barbara Carroll
is regarded as one of the most fascinating purveyors of swinging jazz
piano and expressive vocals. Her inventive piano playing and unique
vocal sound insure that she will infuse her work with emotional directness
and respect for the tune. Her diverse musical career has encompassed
appearances on Broadway in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Me and Juliet,
major TV shows, concert halls, jazz festivals and clubs throughout
the world. She has made over thirty recordings on labels such as Atlantic,
RCA Victor, Verve, Blue Note and DRG.
In 2002,
Ms. Carroll completed her record-breaking run at the famed BEMELMAN'S
BAR (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm),
where she appeared each spring and fall for extended engagements for
24 years. In addition, Ms. Carroll received three Lifetime Achievement
Awards last year: the Kennedy Center's "Mary Lou Williams Women in
Jazz" Award and special honors from the MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) and a Back Stage Bistro Award. In May 2004, the venerable "Highlights
in Jazz" concert series paid tribute to Ms. Carroll with an all-star
evening featuring Bill Charlap, Grady Tate, Jackie Cain, and Kenny
Washington.
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