Photo Coverage: Ann Hampton Callaway Brings Peggy Lee to Arts Garage
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 11, 2022
I don’t know if Peggy Lee ever performed in Del Ray Beach but last night Ann Hampton Callaway masterly brought the music and life of the sultry-voiced Jazz singer of ‘Fever’ to a packed audience in the Arts Garage. The patrons were in for an added treat as Ann, who is also a gifted pianist accompanied herself for this engagement.
BWW Review: BOB MERRILL AND SUNNYSIDE SWING Play the Kravis Center
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 27, 2022
As the old joke goes “he has a face for radio”….Well, Bob Merrill, Legends Radio host and interviewer, also has the face, demeanor, and musicianship to be a vocalist/bandleader. He brought the group Sunnnyside Swing to the Persson Hall at The Kravis Center last night for an evening of hits from The Great American Songbook.
Photo Coverage: Rob Russell Returns to the Pelican Cafe Cabaret
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 22, 2021
Rob Russell survived the pandemic and two heart operations this past year so his return to the stage caused a joyous celebration last night at the Pelican Cafe Cabaret. His Palm Beach fans gave him a standing ovation as they sang “It’s so nice to have you back where you belong” to “Mr. Palm Beach”.
3rd Annual Palm Beach International Jazz Festival Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2021
International Jazz Day, which is chaired by multi-Grammy winner Herbie Hancock, the 3rd annual Palm Beach International Jazz Festival (Presented by Palm Beach International Jazz Festival Organization, LLC) will celebrate the great American music genre -JAZZ.
Photo Coverage: Billy Stritch Returns to the Wick Cabaret
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 2, 2021
Although the official location of Billy’s Place is located on Manhattan’s Central Park South it’s now transforming itself into anywhere that Mr. Stritch sits at the piano and croons in his musically elegant style.
Photo Coverage: Carole J. Bufford Launches New Cabaret Series at Harbourside Place Amphitheater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 14, 2021
A beautiful outdoor venue, yachts parked on the waterway behind the stage, moon and stars overhead and a glorious voice performing a musical crossover selection of songs. Andrea Bocelli live in concert at the breathtaking costal setting of Portofino, Italy? Nope, it was Carole J. Bufford in the Harbourside Place Amphitheater in Jupiter, Florida.
Photo Coverage: Billy Stritch Live and in Person at the Wick Theatre
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 30, 2021
Billy Stritch brought the musical elegance of his wildly successful internet show “Billy’s Place” to the glamorous Cabaret Room at The Wick Theatre last night. Miami and Palm Beach celebs turned out for the event as did Billy’s South Florida fans who filled every table in the CDC compliant Cabaret space created by Marilyn Wick.
After Dinner Cabaret Series Launches On March 3 With Avery Sommers & Rob Russell
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020
The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS) today reminded music fans that the exciting new After Dinner Cabaret series will premiere on Tuesday, March 3 at the beautiful, newly renovated North Palm Beach Country Club, which is open to the public and located at 951 US-1.
New After Dinner Cabaret Series Launches With Avery Sommers & Rob Russell
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020
The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (PGAS) today announced the launch of the exciting new After Dinner Cabaret series to be held at the beautiful, newly renovated North Palm Beach Country Club, which is open to the public and located at 951 US-1.
Photo Coverage: Billy Stritch and Friends Land On The Beach
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 18, 2018
Billy Stritch recently sailed from his usual NYC docks at The Carlyle and Birdland and was welcomed by hundreds of music connoisseurs on the Shores of Velencia and Frenchman's Creek Beach Club in Florida. The show at Velencia Shores was headlined,'Billy Stritch & Friends' and the super singer friends that Billy brought along were Deborah Silver, Emmanuelle Adda and Josh Young. Jim Caruso, Billy's special good friend and partner in all things musical fun also joined him for the special Florida entertainment event.
The Wick Theatre To Present THE RADIO HOUR WITH JILL & RICH
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 8, 2018
"If nominations for the first couple of Palm Beach County music were held, vocalist Jill Switzer and multi-instrumentalist Rich Switzer would be near the top of the list of candidates," according to Florida Weekly.
The Wick Theatre To Present THE RADIO HOUR WITH JILL & RICH
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2018
"If nominations for the first couple of Palm Beach County music were held, vocalist Jill Switzer and multi-instrumentalist Rich Switzer would be near the top of the list of candidates," according to Florida Weekly.
Photo Flash: Crest Theatre Hosts JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2017
On May 23, the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach, Florida was proud to present the sixth appearance of Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano. Check out photos from the evening below!
BWW Article: Nicolas King and Mike Renzi Pair Up to Tell a Familiar Story with New Album ON ANOTHER NOTE
by Gianluca Russo - Mar 27, 2017
When Liza Minnelli tells showbiz, "Look out… here comes Nicolas King," you know this performer is the real deal. Having toured with Minnelli and appeared in three Broadway shows by the time he was a teenager, King is no stranger to showmanship and storytelling.
Now, he has partnered with legendary jazz pianist and music director Mike Renzi to release his new album, ON ANOTHER NOTE, a collection of rich jazz standards that follow the plot of a love story.
Photo Flash: Jim Caruso's Cast Party to Hit Delray Beach This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017
Once a month, Delray Beach is occupied with a taste of Manhattan, when host Jim Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch take over the Crest Theater with 'Cast Party!' These long-time New Yorkers have been hosting the 'extreme open mic' at Birdland (the jazz corner of the world) and across the globe for the past 15 years, and have recently put Delray on their schedule of places to celebrate incredible local talent.