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Singer Jackie Ryan has a magnetic stage presence wherever she performs. Be it London's Ronnie Scott's – Christofori's in Amsterdam – New York's Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club – San Francisco's Yoshi's – or the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. So it is not by accident that her appeal "bridges the gap between geography and generations," as Billboard so aptly put it. She was born to it !!
“a true jazz singer - and a damn good one, too! I've had the pleasure of concertizing with her so I know.” –Clark Terry, Renowned trumpet master
“One of the best singers to perform at Ronnie Scott's since Shirley Horn.” –John Massarik, The Evening Standard, London
“a spontaneous and technically immaculate American singer with a Betty Carter flavour” –John Fordham, The London Guardian“Extraordinary is the word! . . . A world class talent.” –Don Heckman, LA Times, The International Review of Music
“Extravagantly gifted! . . . Astonishing range - both emotionally and stylistically. A true jazz original.” –Andrew Gilbert, Downbeat, The Boston Globe
—and Ruth Price says: “This is singer a singer you should hear”
Saxophonist Ricky Woodard “knows how to swing and how to play a ballad that gets across to an audience. His renditions of jazz classics radiate warmth, but he’s happiest when playing the blues. At the heart of his appealing approach is an affinity for the music he's been hearing for as long as he can remember. Woodard toured for seven years with Ray Charles, ‘I loved being in that band, getting a chance to travel the world listening to Ray. He and the song become one, that really influenced me. I'd get so wrapped up, I'd forget to come in and play my part. His artistry showed me that you should be comfortable with who you are and what you do, then that will come out of your horn.’” –Zan Stewart, LA Times
Tamir Hendelman, pianist… [from Oscar Peterson's Personal Journal]: “It was a satisfying but strange feeling to...hear a new young voice make such exhilarating and thoughtful solos in the spaces I used to occupy. I look forward to hearing more from him.” Doug Ramsey of Jazz Times: “Hendelman's touch and use of dynamics display an individual dimension of his talent.” While Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene says “this versatile and valuable pianist [Tamir] fully deserves his current recognition.”
Rounding out this wonderful ensamble is budding young bassist Alex Frank and ever-swinging drummer Dean Koba.
A must–hear evening !
Featuring:
- Jackie Ryanvocalist
- Rickey Woodardtenor saxophone
- Tamir Hendelmanpiano
- Alex Frankbass
- Dean Kobadrums