Laury Shelley to Return to JAZZ SHOWCASE, 4/30

Jazz Showcase has announced the return of singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley, for two shows only on Monday, April 30th at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

In her third return engagement to the Jazz Showcase, Laury will take you on a journey of jazz songs mixed with several songs of her own. Appearing with Laury is four of Chicago's finest musicians: Jeremy Kahn on Piano, Jim Cox on Bass, Bob Rummage on Drums and Mark Colby on Tenor Saxophone.

Singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley, has been a performing artist ever since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring with composer, Michel Legrand, as Legrand's vocal soloist. During these amazing years, Laury made her debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall (where the legendary Lena Horne came backstage to praise her), The Sahara Hotel in Vegas, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Miami’s Stars Under The Stars Concert Series at Marine Stadium and The Westbury Theatre in New York, as well as concert halls in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and Los Angeles. Laury has shared stages with Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth while also performing and recording with Phil Woods, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, Randy Brecker and Joe Beck. As a solo artist, Laury has appeared at Jazz Showcase, Katerina's, Coq d'Or & Palm Court at The Drake Hotel, Pete Miller's, Catch Thirty Five and Maxim's in Chicago, Cinegrill in LA, Iridium Jazz Club in NY, Summerfest in Milwaukee, Taste of Chicago and Chicago's Jazz Festival. Last April, Laury reunited with Legrand at The Dakota Jazz Club in Minn.