LEGENDARY POP-JAZZ ICON KEELY SMITH MAKES HER CAFE CARLYLE
DEBUT
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 -
http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm
) welcomes legendary pop/jazz vocalist Keely Smith for a four-week
debut engagement, beginning Tuesday, April 3rd and playing through
Saturday, April 28th, Ms. Smith, hailed as "The Queen of Swing," will
be backed by "The Wildest," her top-flight big band, led by her longtime
pianist/conductor Dennis Michaels. Ms. Smith will present a rollicking
program of swing classics and jazz standards, including her Grammy-nominated
song "I Wish You Love." At 75 years young, Keely remains at the top
of her game. plays Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:45 pm with additional
shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:45 pm.
Hailed by Tony Bennett as "one of the greatest jazz-pop
singers of all time," the legendary Keely Smith has been a favorite
of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Elvis Presley and JFK. She began
her career as the female singer in Louis Prima's band, and later
became world famous as one half of their hugely successful Las Vegas
lounge act. From her chart-topping albums on Capitol Records, including
her Grammy-nominated solo debut "I Wish You Love," to her five decades
of nightclub and concert performances, Keely continues to perform
to SRO audiences across the country, including stops in Atlantic
City, Los Angeles and New York City.
Critics everywhere have praised her unique song styling
and delightful stage presence. Her recent recordings on Concord
Jazz include the Grammy-nominated Keely Swings Sinatra, Swing, Swing,
Swing, Keely Swings Basie- Style and the live recording Keely Smith:
Vegas '58 - Today.
There is a $65 music charge Tuesday through Thursday
and a $75 music charge for both shows on Friday and Saturday. Bar
seating is available ($50 music charge) for all shows.
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