The RRazz Room Announces August Concert Lineup
By: Jessikah Hackett Jul. 29, 2010
Jazz Concerts @ the RRazz room are held at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102
Tickets: www.therrazzroom.com / the RRazz room 415.394.1189 / TicketWeb 866.468.3399 or at The Rrazz Room Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 7pm.
*Unless Otherwise Noted*
Category: Nightlife
Jazz, Pop, Soul
Wed-Thu, Aug 4-5, 8pm
$35
MONICA MANCINI
Concord Records recording artist and double-Grammy nominee MONICA MANCINI, daughter of famed film composer Henry Mancini and the notable studio singer Ginny O'Conner Mancini, has carved out an impressive career as a concert performer, appearing with major symphony orchestras worldwide, including the Chicago Symphony, the New York Pops, the Boston Pops, the Dallas Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, and the London Metropolitan Orchestra.
Monica Mancini runs for 2 performances only Wednesday-Thursday, Aug 4-5 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to Monica Mancini
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MonicaM10.html
Category: Nightlife
Blues, Jazz
Wed, Aug 11, 8pm
$30
DENISE PERRIER
Bessie, Dinah, and Me...Denise Perrier
Denise Perrier brings blues/jazz icons Bessie Smith & Dinah Washington back to life in her fabulous show, "Bessie, Dinah and Me...Denise Perrier." Denise combines elements of her Bessie Smith portrayals ("In the House of the Blues", "Blues in the Night") and her very successful Dinah Washington tribute ("Unforgettable") in a show certain to enchant fans of blues and jazz. Bessie Smith (the Empress) and Dinah Washington (the Queen) are two of music's most influential and popular figures, and Denise does justice to both. She recreates these great artists both in appearance and sound. The San Francisco-based vocalist, blessed with a rich contralto voice, can belt out the blues like Bessie, and then, in her Dinah persona, melt your heart with a poignant ballad. A formidable artist in her own right, Denise also presents favorites from her own versatile repertoire and CDs: The Second Time Around (Chez Perrier/2009), Live at Yoshi's: Blue Monday Party (Chez Perrier/2004), East Meets West (Chez Perrier/2002) and I Wanna Be Loved (Chez Perrier/1997). This is a show certain to please audiences who love music presented with drama and verve.
www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to Denise Perrier
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DeniseP10B.html
Category: Nightlife
Folk-Rock, Jazz
Thu-Sat, Aug 19-21, 9pm
$35
JACQUI NAYLOR AND HER TRIO
Jacqui Naylor is not an easy artist to categorize. There are times when she performs straight-ahead vocal jazz, but at other times she favors more of a folk-rock/adult alternative approach. Depending on the mood she is in at a given moment, the northern Californian can bring to mind anyone from Cassandra Wilson or British jazz vocalist Claire Martin to Sarah McLachlan or Shawn Colvin -- she is as comfortable among jazz improvisers as she is in the singer/songwriter world. During one of her live performances, Naylor has no problem singing smoky jazz one minute and folk-rock or adult alternative the next -- and there are times when she blurs the line between the two.
Naylor, who is very jazz-friendly but far from a rigid jazz purist, brings a long list of influences to her introspective work -- influences ranging from Billie Holiday, June Christy, and Nina Simone to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Carole King, and Sheryl Crow. That is an unlikely combination of influences, certainly, but it is one that works well for Naylor (who has used all of them to fashion a personal, recognizable style of her own). Naylor has a highly diverse repertoire; on-stage, she is likely to perform a Tin Pan Alley standard right after something by the Rolling Stones or Talking Heads (in addition to performing songs of her own). Naylor is not an overly aggressive or forceful type of singer; she favors subtlety, restraint, and understatement, which are things that Holiday and Christy (one of the goddesses of jazz's cool school) were both masters of.
www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to Jacqui Naylor
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JacquiN10.html
Category: Nightlife
Brasilian, Great American Songbook, Jazz, R&B
Sun, Aug 29, 7pm
LILY ALUNAN
$30
www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated ink to Lily Alunan
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LilyA10.html
Category: Nightlife
Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul
Thu-Sat, Sep 2-4, 7:30pm
$35
MARLENA SHAW
A Natural Element
Marlena Shaw is among the most versatile and charismatic jazz vocalists on the scene today. Her performances are marked by an artful blend of pop standards and straight-ahead jazz tunes. Her extroverted stage presence gives her an edge over other vocalists, and clearly, singing live before an audience is where she feels most comfortable. Marlena Shaw has recorded music for labels like Blue Note, Cadet, Verve, Columbia & Concord Jazz. With classic tracks such as "California Soul" & "Woman Of The Ghetto," she dazzles audiences with her intimate performance style.
www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Marlena Shaw:
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MarlenaS10.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz, Pop
Tue-Wed, Sep 7-8, 8pm
$35
CHERYL BENTENE AND Mark Winkler
West Coast Cool
While much of the world knows Cheryl Bentyne as one-quarter on the multi-Grammy-winning MANHATTAN TRANSFER, this compelling vocalist has a story all her own - one that includes a solo career that encompasses a variety of musical styles.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CherylMark10.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz, Pop
Thu, Sep 9, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Sep 10-11, 7 and 9:30pm; Sun, Sep 12, 7pm
$45-47.50
BOBBY CALDWELL: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Bobby Caldwell, the man who gave us the timeless hit "What You Won't Do For Love," returns to the RRazz room in his intimate new show "Bobby Caldwell: Up Close and Personal." Bobby will sing his greatest hits and share anecdotes from his storied career, delighting audiences with his legendary voice and his tremendous sense of humor. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the man who has devoted his entire life to song writing, performing, and most of all, making his fans happy.
www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to Bobby Caldwell: Up Close and Personal
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BobbyC10II.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz, Lounge, Pop
Wed, Sep 29, 8pm
$30
JONATHAN PORETZ
What happened in Vegas comes to the RRazz room! Jonathan Poretz, who has starred as Frank Sinatra in the long-running show, "The Rat Pack is Back," celebrates the carefree spirit and fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s. Backed by his jazz and swing-infused quartet, Jonathan creates an intimate after-hours atmosphere, weaving the Great American Standards with stories about the men and women who composed and performed these wonderful songs. And just like the Vegas lounge scene made famous by legends such as Louis Prima and Keely Smith, expect the unexpected. You never know what might happen or who will show up for a guest appearance. Performing with Jonathan are Lee Bloom on piano, Jeff Neighbor on bass, Kent Bryson on drums and Jeff Sanford on reeds.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JonathanP10.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz
Wed-Thu, Oct 6-7, 8pm
$35
REBECCA PARRIS AND THE GEORGE MESTERHAZY TRIO
Rebecca Parris was born in Newton, Massachusetts on December 28, 1951. She was born of a family of musicians and educators. Rebecca performed from the age of 6, mostly in musical theatre. Her parents encouraged her to pursue the study of music. She studied with world-famous vocal coach, Blair MacClosky (her uncle) and attended the Boston Conservatory. Rebecca started her professional career in music working with various top 40's bands in the Northeast. She found that she preferred singing jazz and embarked upon a career in the jazz world. Rebecca has performed all over the world with her own groups, as well as with some of jazz's greatest legends, including Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Terry Gibbs, David "Fathead" Newman, Norman Simmons. Harold Jones, Andy Simpkins, Gerry Wiggins, Bill Cunliffe, Red Mitchell, Buster Cooper, Nat Pierce, and many others.
George Mesterhazy, an East coast pianist who is well known among the tight-knit casino entertainment industry, earned a Grammy® nomination performing with Shirley Horn on her album Loving You. He's also recorded with jazz vocalist Rebecca Parris and performed frequently at the Cape May Jazz Festival. Mr. Mesterhazy currently collaborates with the wonderful Paula West.
Rebecca Parris and The George Mesterhazy Trio runs 2 performance only Wednesday-Thursday, October 6-7 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 with a two-drink minimum . For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: http://www.theRRazzroom.com
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/RebeccaP10.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz, Theatre
Tue-Sat, Oct 19-23, 8pm; Sun, Oct 24, 4pm
$42.50-50
DAME Cleo Laine
Join the legendary Dame Cleo Laine as she embarks on her first tour since the passing of her husband, Sir John Dankworth. Spontaneity is the catchword for Miss Laine's choice of repertoire, but her programs always include substantial representation from the great Broadway composers, almost inevitably including the work of the great George Gershwin. From the world of jazz, Ms. Laine frequently pays tribute to the unforgettable music of Duke Ellington. Of course, no Cleo Laine program would be complete without a sprinkling of her famous Shakespeare settings, some of them by her late husband Sir John Dankworth. Ms. Laine is thrilled to return to San Francisco to once again delight her fans with warm memories from a passing age in music and an iconic voice that has moved generations.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CleoL10.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz
Sun, Oct 24, 7:30pm
$32.50
JACQUI DANKWORTH
Jacqui Dankworth, the imaginative, moving, and adventurous vocalist in concert with her stellar group of musicians, celebrates the release of her new album, 'Back To You'. A stunning collection of originals either written or co-written by Jacqui, along with a selection from her favourite songwriters including James Taylor, Sting and Randy Newman. Jacqui Dankworth Already established as one the United Kingdom's leading jazz vocalists, Jacqui's live concert showcases her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on jazz, folk, soul and blues, as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter and lyricist.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CleoL10.html
Category: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz
Wed-Fri, Oct 27-29, 8pm; Sat, Oct 30, 7pm and 9:30pm; Sun, Oct 31, 7:30pm
$45-47.50
DIANE SCHUUR
Vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the '40s and '50s, Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents' generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and '60s. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades - and includes two Grammy Awards and three Grammy nominations - Schuur's music has explored nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical landscape.
Some Other Time, Schuur's February 2008 Concord release, is a recording of songs by jazz artists whom she first discovered via her parents during her childhood and adolescent years. The album features songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Rogers and Hammerstein and more. Long regarded - and sometimes criticized - as an artist who has walked a tightrope between jazz and pop, Schuur has the unwavering statement about her commitment to the jazz tradition and its influence on her artistic sensibilities.
Diane Schuur runs for 6 performances only Wednesday-Friday, October 27-29 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, October 30 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; and Sunday, October 31 at 7:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $45-47.50 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to Diane Schuurhttp://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DianeS10.html
Category: Nightlife
Instrumental, Smooth Jazz
Thu-Fri, Nov 11-12, 8pm; Sat, Nov 13, 7pm and 9:30 pm; Sun, Nov 14, 7pm
$35-47.50 (limited VIP)
KEIKO MATSUI
A true icon of contemporary jazz with over 20 albums to her credit since the release of A Drop of Water in 1986, the versatile performer has sold over 1.2 million units in the U.S. alone and packs concert halls around the world. Her subsequent albums, including Under Northern Lights, No Borders, Night Waltz, Cherry Blossom, Doll, Sapphire and Dream Walk further cemented her reputation as an innovator of a style fusing elements of classical, new age, jazz, R&B and ambient music.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/KeikoM10.html
Category: Nightlife
Latin Jazz, Salsa, Smooth Jazz
Fri-Sat, Dec 10-11, 8pm; Sun, Dec 12, 7pm
$35-40
THE PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Heat up the holidays Escovedo style! The Rrazz Room is honored to have Bay Area-native return.
In the 1960s, Escovedo formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet with his two brothers - Coke and Phil. In 1972, Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke to his group, touring internationally and playing on the albums Moonflower, Oneness and Inner Secret. In the mid-'70s, Pete and Coke founded the 14-24 piece Latin big band Azteca and recorded two albums for Columbia - a self titled album and Pyramid of Moon. Father to musician Sheila Escovedo, aka Sheila E., and Peter Michael Escovedo (Wayne Brady Show band leader) and brother to fellow recording artists Alejandro Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, Javier Escovedo, Bobby Escovedo and Mario Escovedo (The Dragons).
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete Escovedo believes that there is healing through music and has donated his time to numerous charity events to help children around the world by teaching the importance of music.
The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra runs 3 performance only Friday-Saturday, December 10-11 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 with a two-drink minimum . For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestrahttp://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/PeteE10Dec.html
Category: Nightlife
Instrumental, Jazz Fusion
Wed, Jan 5, 8pm
$25
THE MADS TOLLING QUARTET
Mads Tolling, internationally renowned violinist, violist, and composer, is a member of the two time Grammy Award-Winning Turtle Island Quartet. As a soloist, he regularly tours as jazz violinist with the acclaimed bassist Stanley Clarke and his touring band. Since 2007 Mads has lead his own group, Mads Tolling Quartet. His latest recording, "The Playmaker" released in the fall of 2009, features Stanley Clarke and jazz greats Russell Ferrante & Stefon Harris.
The Mads Tolling Quartet runs 1 performance only Wednesday, January 5 at 7:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.comDedicated link to The Mads Tolling Quartet
http://www.therrazzroom.com/11Artist/mads.html
Category: Nightlife
Blues, Folk, Great American Songbook, Jazz, Soul
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays 7pm; June 14-July 17
$30-37.50
KIM NALLEY SINGS Nina SimonE
This "Tribute to Nina Simone" concert crosses over many genres of music including jazz, show-tunes, folk, blues and African chant. Kim Nalley is the recipient of "Most Influential African-American in the Bay Area" Award 2005 for Entertainment, and former owner of the famous San Francisco club Jazz at Pearl's. The Rrazz Room is proud to welcome Ms. Nalley back.
http://www.therrazzroom.com/11Artist/KimN11A.html
The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne and Lil' Kim. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The RRazz room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com
Additional helpful information: The RRazz room Lounge and Bar is open daily at 2 pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $10 (up to five hours) and $15 (up to ten hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.
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