Jonathan Poretz Performs HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK! Tonight at Feinstein's at the Nikko

On what would have been Frank Sinatra's actual 100th birthday, celebrated jazz artist Jonathan Poretz, who starred in the long-running Las Vegas production The Rat Pack is Back, makes his Feinstein's at the Nikko with HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK! Jonathan Poretz Salutes Sinatra at 100 for one performance only - tonight, December 12 at 7 p.m.

Backed by the seven-piece Fil Lorenz Orchestra, Jonathan will share wonderful stories about Ol' Blue Eyes and perform everyone's favorite songs from Sinatra's vast catalog of swingin' and croonin' masterpieces. Among the songs scheduled to be performed: "I've Got You Under My Skin," Where Or When," "All Or Nothing At All," "I've Got The World On A String," "The Summer Wind," "The Best Is Yet To Come," "My Way," New York, New York," "That's Life" and many more.

Tickets for Jonathan Poretz range in price from $30 - $45 and are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Some say he was born with a microphone in his hand. That would explain why Pacific Coast Jazz artist Jonathan Poretz is so comfortable performing his brand of great American jazz standards to audiences large and small. Whether appearing in an intimate club or a large outdoor venue, Jonathan brings an electric energy to any stage he's on, a talent he's been cultivating since his early teens, when he sang professionally in bands that featured jazz greats including Charlie Shavers, Chuck Wayne and Joe Puma in his home town of New York City.

Blending the swinging vocal stylings of Sinatra, Torme, Bennett and Darin, Jonathan is equally comfortable performing with a trio or a 17-piece big band, putting his own unique stamp on every song he sings and every story he tells through the great American standard songbook.

Jonathan has toured the country as Frank Sinatra in The Rat Pack in Back and has headlined several of the Bay Area's top nightclubs, including Yoshi's Oakland and San Francisco and The Rrazz Room. He also wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed shows, A Swingin' Night at the Sands, a big-band tribute to the musical icons of 1960s Las Vegas, and Vegas in the Valley, his salute to lounges of 1960s Vegas. He is also a regular vocalist with the Harold Jones Boss Men big band, led by legendary drummer Harold Jones, the beat behind Count Basie in the '70s and Sarah Vaughan in the '80s, and currently on tour with Tony Bennett.

Most recently, Jonathan has been starring in his own show, Sex, Swagger & Swing: Sinatra and Darin in the Concert That Never Was, which is touring performing arts centers throughout the Bay Area.

Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.

All seating at Feinstein's at the Nikko is cabaret style and available on a first-come, first-served basis within the section purchased. Guests who purchase the prix-fixe dinner at Restaurant Anzu will receive a complimentary section upgrade (subject to availability) and get to choose their exact seat locations within the upgraded section.

Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100.

For additional information on Jonathan Poretz, visit: www.jonathanporetz.com. For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.

The two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Michael Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. More than simply a performer, Feinstein has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America's popular songbook and preserving its legacy for the next generation.

Founded in 2007, The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Foundation is dedicated to increasing the appreciation for the Great American Songbook and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country.

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