Buddy Greco Comes To The Rrazz Room 8/18, 8/19

Singer Buddy Greco comes to The Rrazz Room at The Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, San Francisco CA. for two shows only, August 18 and 19. Performances are at 8 PM. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through ticketweb.com or at 866 468 3399. The show will feature also Lezlie Anders and Buddy Greco, Jr. on drums.

Born Armando Greco, in Philadelphia, Greco is a singer and pianist known for his swinging, ultra-hip interpretations of classy songs. The son of a music critic who had his own radio show, Buddy appeared on the radio at the age of five, initially making his mark as a singer and actor. Later, he studied to become a pianist, led his own trio and recorded a major hit version of Carmen Lombardo's "Ooh! Look-A-There, Ain't She Pretty?" Heard by Benny Goodman, he was offered a job by the bandleader and subsequently became pianist-vocalist-arranger with the Goodman orchestra, embarking on several tours with the band and his vocals gracing such Goodman sides as "It Isn't Fair", "Don't Worry 'Bout Me", "The Land of Oo-Bla-Dee" and "Brother Bill."

By 1951 Greco had become a solo act, gaining a regular spot on the Broadway Open House television show. Greco's biggest hit was, a non-stop, grab-at-the-lyrics version of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "The Lady Is A Tramp." This track sold over a million copies worldwide and gave the singer his first UK chart entry. During the late 60s and 70s Greco became increasingly associated with the British show business scene, appearing on the Royal Command Performance and recording with the London Symphony Orchestra. This well-travelled and appreciated performer claims to have played every major club in the world on at least two occasions and is still touring. Greco is one of the true legends from the golden era of entertainment. Joining him in the Rrazz Room are his wife Leslie Anders and his son Buddy Greco Jr.

WHEN: Aug 18-19, 8 PM
WHERE: The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 220 Mason St., SF
TICKETS: $35
PHONE: 866 468 3399 or www.therrazzroom.com