Marcus Goldhaber to Bring Sinatra Centennial Celebration to Milford

Direct from "Broadway's supper club," 54 Below, acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter and two-time 2015 Best Male Vocalist nominee MARCUS GOLDHABER hosts a SINATRA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION in the Connecticut debut of his new show, "FREE & EASY: LIVIN' ON SWING STREET," at MILFORD ARTS COUNCIL CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Milford, CT on SATURDAY, MARCH 5 at 8:00 p.m. The one night only engagement is part of the Nite Spot Nights series presented by the Milford Arts Council and Pantochino Productions Inc. Goldhaber is currently nominated for Best Male Vocalist in the BroadwayWorld Awards, and also was nominated in the fall as Best Male Vocalist (alongside Tony Bennett!) in the Hot House Jazz Awards. He'll be joined in Connecticut by Joe Alterman on piano, Paul Gill on bass, and Joe Strasser on drums.

Hangin' his hat on the imaginary Swing Street at the MAC Center for the Arts, Goldhaber takes a stroll through the musical fantasy neighborhood in his mind, where his neighbors are legendary interpreters of the Great American Songbook. With a nod to Sinatra's 100th birthday, Marcus will pay an extended visit to Ol' Blue Eyes' address, with additional stops at the "homes" of Sarah Vaughan, Harry Connick Jr., Chet Baker, and other renowned influences. With his "throwaway charm" and "impeccable" phrasing (Broadway World), Marcus delivers a captivating collection of re-imagined jazz standards and new originals for "a lovely way to spend an evening," which People Magazine says "will have you giddy one moment, melancholy the next, and loving every note."

"The giants who helped create, shape and further The Great American Songbook are as much my 'neighbors"' now as they were when I was a child," says Marcus. "This show let's me pay homage to them and connect with the audience in a very personal way."

Goldhaber takes the audience on a personal walking tour, where we hear about the grandfather with whom he always sang a duet before saying "hello," and a mother whose piano playing was a siren song during homework, as well.

Seating for the event is cafe style. Patrons may bring their own food and drink to enjoy during the show. Tickets are $25. each and are available www.milfordarts.org, or by calling 203-878-6647.

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