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Encore Performance Caps Off The Smooth Cruise Summer Jazz Season: Smooth Jazz New York Announces October 7 Double Bill …
Smooth Jazz New York, upholder of New York’s greatest and most appropriate well-spoken jazz shows, announces their October 7, 2011 Smooth Cruise Encore Double Bill featuring Phil Perry and Alex Bugnon. Two shows at 6:30pm and 9:30pm hat off their renouned Smooth Cruise summer period that featured tip acts inclusive Spyro Gyra, Jonathan Butler, Norman Brown, Rachelle Ferrell, Kirk Whalum, and others. Tickets: $55. The encore journey aboard The Spirit of New York sets sail from Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. @ West Side Hwy). Visit for details.
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 06, 2011
The stellar twice bill follows an interesting 10-show summer register that enclosed Jonathan Butler, Spyro Gyra, Jazz Attack (with Gerald Albright, Peter White and Rick Braun), Najee, Kirk Whalum, Jeff Golub, Norman Brown, and Rachelle Ferrell, amid others. The special October 7th Friday night encore Smooth Cruise will set sail from Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (23rd St West Side Hwy) and journey down the Hudson River, gift well-developed song together with overwhelming views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
“It’s always a wish to present these incredibly gifted artists and even more special to do it on a twice bill where they come together low-pitched forces for a night,” says Bill Zafiros, co-founder of Smooth Jazz New York.
Phil Perry is well known for his ardent and soulful vocals. He initial came to the consideration of essence song fans in the early 70s as lead thespian of the Montclairs. He would after that turn a sought-after credentials vocalist for such well-noted artists as Anita Baker, Boz Scaggs, Rod Stewart, Peabo Bryson, and George Duke. However, Perry has shined in the spotlight specifying him by burly piece for one person albums that have highlighted both his capability to appreciate typical essence songs together with his own songwriting skills. Since his initial piece for one person release, 1991′s strike manuscript The Heart of the Man, 8 other releases have followed. A 2011 remastered reissue of his work with Kevin Sanlin will be existing shortly. Entitled “Perry Sanlin” the 2 CD set includes “Those Who Love” (1980) and “We’re The Winners” (1981).
Keyboardist Alex Bugnon has crafted a of the most established styles in today’s ? la mode jazz piano: a moist merge of ? la mode jazz, funk, and RB with hints of gospel, for great measure. The Swiss local grew up going to the Montreux Jazz Festival correct in his hometown. Working as a event musician in New York, he corroborated city and jazz performers inclusive Patti Austin, Freddie Jackson, James Ingram, and Keith Sweat. He expelled his entrance album, “Love Season,” in 1989. It reached the cocktail charts and the Top 40 of the RB charts, as did his follow-up, 1990′s “Head Over Heels.” Ten albums and countless appearances on recordings by other artists have given followed. His most new CD, “Going Home” was expelled in 2009.
For more details, revisit SmoothJazzNewYork.com . Because the Smooth Cruises sell out quickly, it is rarely endorsed that tickets be purchased early. Tickets are $55* and are ON SALE NOW by the day of uncover (pending availability) and might be purchased online at or systematic by phone at (866) 211-3812. (*Please note: Food and beverages are not enclosed in the sheet cost but might be systematic at time of buy or onboard.)
About Smooth Jazz New York
Smooth Jazz New York, a auxiliary of Marquee Concerts, has constructed the Smooth Cruises is to final 14 years. The group produces and promotes New York’s greatest and most appropriate Smooth Jazz shows and serves as the portal for live jazz shows in the New York Metropolitan area. Learn more at .
Carol Itzkowitz
Marquee Concerts / Smooth Jazz New York
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