Jazz at The Sheldon
Don't miss sultry singers, sophisticated instrumentalists
and jazz legends in five hot nights of jazz!
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John Pizzarelli
Saturday, October 6, 2007
8 p.m.
Acclaimed jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli returns to The Sheldon with his amazing quartet. Setting the
standard for sophisticated jazz, Pizzarelli performs late-night ballads and swinging originals with style and wit,
creating an instant rapport with audiences worldwide! John's wife, award-winning vocalist Jessica Molaskey, is
his special guest.
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LaVay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Saturday, November 10, 2007
8 p.m.
The sultry vocals of Lavay Smith harken back to Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald. Her all-star
band, featuring four horns, piano, bass and drums, provides the backdrop for a swinging night of boogie-woogie, jump
blues and hot-jazz!
"As close to the real deal as you can get."
– The New York Press
Single tickets: $38 orchestra / $34 balcony
Sponsored by Brown Shoe
Welcomed by WSIE 88.7 The Jazz Station
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Ahmad Jamal
Saturday, January 26, 2008
8 p.m.
Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal, one of today's most influential artists, brings his trio to The Sheldon for
an unforgettable night! Known for his innovative, harmonic sounds, Jamal has been a force on the jazz scene
for five decades, and his music has been recorded by artists such as Natalie Cole, Gil Evans and Miles Davis.
"...the most distinctive jazz pianist since Thelonius Monk..."
- The Sydney Morning Herald
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Michael Wolff
Saturday, February 23, 2008
8 p.m.
Known for his work with Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley, pianist Michael Wolff and his amazing band of
international musicians, including Miles Davis' tabla player, perform sophisticated, soulful jazz, influenced
by blues, funk and world-beats. Wolff has arranged for and performed with everyone from Wayne Shorter and
Herbie Hancock to Yo Yo Ma and B.B. King.
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Carla Cook
Saturday, April 26, 2008
8 p.m.
Carla Cook is a daring, dynamic vocalist whose repertoire extends beyond typical jazz standards. Influenced by R&B,
Motown and gospel music, the Grammy-nominated MAXJAZZ artist has won critical and popular acclaim for her energetic
performances and recordings that include music by Marvin Gaye, Neil Young and Simon & Garfunkel.
"A straight ahead jazz diva with a gospel soul, big band heart, classical cool and improvisational hot."
- JazzTimes
Single tickets: $42 orchestra / $38 balcony
Sponsored by AT&T Real Yellow Pages
Welcomed by WSIE 88.7 The Jazz Station
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Subscription tickets: $195 orchestra / $175 balcony
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