Jazz at the Kitano, New York City, NY US
may 25, 2016
Don Friedman - piano
Paul Beaudry - bass
Tony Jefferson - drums
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Friday, October 9, 2015
Audrey Silver
Audrey’s steady stream of appearances—including recent performances at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival and New York’s prestigious JVC Jazz Festival—have made her more sought after than ever. Based in New York City, she regularly performs at numerous venues including 55 Bar, Bargemusic, Sweet Rhythm, Cleopatra’s Needle, and The Kitano Hotel. She has become a familiar face at the Metropolitan Room and recently completed a five-month engagement at Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Club.
Audrey received critical praise for her “vocal prowess" in her debut album, Here In My Arms, in which she worked with an extraordinary line-up of musicians: pianist John Cowherd, bassist Doug Weiss, drummer Gerald Cleaver, guitarist Chis Bergson, percussionist Daniel Sadownick, and David Mann on flute and saxophones. In 2009, Audrey produced her latest CD, Dream Awhile, which features many of the players that have worked with her in New York clubs throughout her career, including pianist Joe Barbato, bassist Joe Fitzgerald, guitarist Chris Bergson, and drummers Anthony Pinciotti and Todd Isler. The recording wowed critics, who lauded her thoughtful, charming, and uniquely personal interpretations of 11 lesser-known jazz standards.
Audrey started studying classical piano and cello as a young child, but deep down she alway wanted to be a singer. Audrey explored her love of jazz and popular song by spending hours absorbing the styles of Fred Astaire (she also studied tap) and singing along with the various Broadway musicals—such as The Pajama Game and Guys and Dolls—that comprised much of her father’s record collection. Audrey finally began to explore her vocal skills while studying at Brown University, where she founded the school’s first co-ed jazz a cappella group, The Higher Keys, for which she transcribed and arranged for the first time.
After graduation, her love of music led to employment in the marketing and A&R departments of CBS Masterworks (now SONY Classical) and then as the Director of Marketing for Chesky Records. She earned an MBA at Columbia Business School and worked as an account executive for advertising giant Ogilvy & Mather. But eventually her deep love for jazz drew her back to singing.
In 1998, Audrey met Jon Raney (pianist and son of jazz great, Jimmy Raney). He encouraged her to pursue a career as a singer, and worked with her on a demo in 2000 alongside drummer Ronnie Zito (whose rhythmic skills drove the bands of Woody Herman and Bobby Darin) and bassist Jay Leonhart (a Judy Garland and Tony Bennett favorite). Audrey has also studied privately with vocal priestess Sheila Jordan, as well as Mark Murphy, Grammy nominee and four-time winner of the Downbeat Readers Poll for Male Jazz Singer of the Year. According to Murphy, Audrey “has that rare quality of light infectious swing that lights up her tall willowy persona."
Audrey’s eclectic background and tireless curiosity continue to inform her understated, intelligent style. Inspired by numerous jazz greats including Joe Williams, Anita O'Day, and Bill Evans, she’s also influenced by an array of musicians and styles, including pop diva Annie Lennox, Yoruban chant, the Brazilian jazz guitarist/composer Djavan, and the atonal explorations of classical composer Arnold Schoenberg.
Ever the explorer, Audrey continues to expand her musical and creative horizons. She is currently working on numerous projects, including a show of her original songs, a recording of early jazz tunes, and a tribute to legendary vocalist Anita O’Day. Also driven by a desire to give back, Audrey regularly performs at senior and community centers throughout New York City, and acknowledges these programs have changed her as a musician and, interestingly, feels they have been among her best.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Audrey Silver is one of the most....
Audrey’s steady stream of appearances—including recent performances at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival and New York’s prestigious JVC Jazz Festival—have made her more sought after than ever. Based in New York City, she regularly performs at numerous venues including 55 Bar, Bargemusic, Sweet Rhythm, Cleopatra’s Needle, and The Kitano Hotel. She has become a familiar face at the Metropolitan Room and recently completed a five-month engagement at Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Club.
Audrey received critical praise for her “vocal prowess” in her debut album, Here In My Arms, in which she worked with an extraordinary line-up of musicians: pianist John Cowherd, bassist Doug Weiss, drummer Gerald Cleaver, guitarist Chis Bergson, percussionist Daniel Sadownick, and David Mann on flute and saxophones. In 2009, Audrey produced her latest CD, Dream Awhile, which features many of the players that have worked with her in New York clubs throughout her career, including pianist Joe Barbato, bassist Joe Fitzgerald, guitarist Chris Bergson, and drummers Anthony Pinciotti and Todd Isler. The recording wowed critics, who lauded her thoughtful, charming, and uniquely
personal interpretations of 11 lesser-known jazz standards.
Read More: http://www.audreysilver.com/live/
Friday, January 14, 2011
Audrey Silver Quartet at Miles Cafe
"Silver’s....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control – a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked – rivals Sinatra’s.” - Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes.com
The highlight was Silver’s captivating interpretation of “The Meaning of the Blues.” Ken Franckling, JazzTimes.com, Review of Tanglewood Jazz Cafe Performance (9/5/10)
Winner of the 2010 Tanglewood Jazz Video Contest
Saturday, February 5th
Sets at 7:30PM and 8:45PM
Miles Café, 212 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022-6201 - http://milescafe.com/ny
with:
Joshua Wolff (piano)
Paul Beaudry (bass)
Vito Lesczak (drums)
On her stunning sophomore recording (Dream Awhile), New York native and award-winning vocalist Audrey Silver presented a collection of beloved standards to critical acclaim. As one reviewer stated, "Audrey Silver has a voice that’s unforgettable. [Her] voice is deep and rich, and she has a way of really emoting that makes the songs more intimate.... Audrey’s... voice of gold create(s) an album that jazz fans and casual listeners won’t want to miss." (CD Review Blog)
For her appearance at The Miles Cafe, Audrey will be performing songs from her first two recordings (Here in My Arms and Dream Awhile) as well as works by Bob Dorough, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington. Her band includes pianist Joshua Wolff who, upon moving to New York from Seattle, became one of Mark Murphy's preferred accompanists. In-demand bassist, Paul Beaudry has performed and toured with many jazz luminaries including Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Antonio Hart, Charlie Persip, Winard Harper, Dena DeRose, Allan Harris, Cynthia Scott, Eric Lewis, and Miles Griffith. Drummer, Vito Lesczak has collaborated with some of today's greatest jazz singers including Andy Bey, Mark Murphy and Hillary Gardner.
AUDREY'S WEBSITE: http://www.audreysilver.com/
From: Jazz Promo Services - jazzpromo@earthlink.net
Monday, August 30, 2010
Born and raised in New York City vocalist Audrey Silver....
Born and raised in New York City vocalist Audrey Silver has been impressing audiences in her home town as a warm and sensitive stylist. A four-month engagement at the Mansfield Hotel's M Bar readied her for last year's five-month run at Club Macanudo on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Silver has likewise become a familiar face at The Cutting Room, Chez Suzette, Shelly’s, Cleopatra's Needle, and the Anyway Café. The steady stream of appearances is a testament to her instantaneous appeal and unique approach to the American songbook.
Delicious articulation and velveteen delivery lends "Up Jumped Spring" and "This Can't Be Love" the charms of a cozy romance—with an added touch of mischief. Silver's ballads are understated and intelligent. Although she considers Joe Williams, Anita O'Day, Bill Evans, and Ben Webster among her major influences, Silver has also received inspiration from artists as diverse as pop diva Annie Lennox and Brazilian jazz guitarist/composer Djavan.
She has learned the basics of Yoruban chanting, delved into the atonal work of classical composer Arnold Schoenberg while a chorister, and played chamber music while growing up, experiences that have all expanded her hearing and informed her approach to leading a jazz ensemble. Silver's current band is an assembly of stellar musicians: the talented pianist Jon Raney, son of jazz guitar legend Jimmy Raney and a student of Kenny Barron; bassist Tom Hubbard, a veteran of the bands of Joe Williams and Freddy Cole, guitarist Ed MacEachen, who toured extensively with Chico Hamilton and Ernestine Anderson; and drummer Ronnie Zito, whose rhythmic skills drove the bands of Woody Herman and Bobby Darin.
She studied classical piano and cello from an early age during her childhood, but also had an early love of jazz and popular song. "While other girls were hanging posters of David Cassidy in their rooms," Silver confesses, "I was busy swooning over Fred Astaire." She took up tap dancing and spent countless hours immersed in her dad's record collection; it was filled with Broadway musicals like The Pajama Game and Guys and Dolls.
They provided an introduction to many jazz standards and ignited her passion for the form. During college, Silver founded The Higher Keys, Brown University's first co-ed jazz a cappella group; she transcribed favorites by the Mills Brothers and tried her hand at arranging. She still takes charge of the settings for her tunes. Her interest in music led to employment in the marketing and A&R departments of CBS Masterworks (now SONY Classical) and then as the Director of Marketing for Chesky Records.
She earned an MBA at Columbia Business School and also worked as an account executive for advertising giant Ogilvy & Mather before being drawn back to jazz. In 1998, Silver began studying with vocal priestess Sheila Jordan. It was then that she first encountered Raney, who encouraged her to pursue a career as a singer.
He worked with her on a demo in 2000; the project included Zito and Jay Leonhart, a renowned bassist and chosen accompanist for Judy Garland and Tony Bennett. In addition, she has studied privately with Mark Murphy, winner of the Downbeat Readers Poll for Male Jazz Singer of the Year since 1996.
Most recently, Audrey recorded a new demo with songs that range from well-known chestnuts like "Embraceable You" to those destined to become songbook standards—Bob Dorough's mournful "Small Day Tomorrow" being a prime example. She continues to expand her horizons and hone her gifts as a singer, bandleader, and arranger. They have already earned her considerable praise and attention.
Influences
Anita O'Day, Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald (of course), Bill Evans, Red Garland, Joe Williams, Ben Webster.
More on: http://www.myspace.com/audreysilver#ixzz0y7tr6qxx
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