Four distinct ladies of song will team for the Concord Jazz Festival presented by jetBlue AIRWAYS. The evening of jazz will feature duets between the critically acclaimed vocalists with all four on-stage for a rousing finale. Karrin Allyson, Oleta Adams, and Diane Schuur are known as three of the best song stylists today. And with the introduction of newcomer Sara Gazarek, the night will prove to be memorable, especially when the four sing together.
Karrin Allyson quickly became the critics' darling upon her first release 10 years ago. The Grammy nominee is currently enjoying success with her Concord album, “In Blue," and will release her highly anticipated follow-up, “Wild for You," in June '04 featuring music crafted by the singer-songwriters of her youth. Constantly touring, the Wall Street Journal says, “She swings like a pendulum, and her slender, sunny voice makes you smile the moment you hear it." Allyson will serve as the host for the evening.
Newcomer Sara Gazarek recently received the 2003 DownBeat Student Music Award for Best Collegiate Jazz Vocalist. The young student of jazz has been called “sublime" by the New York Times. Her debut recording is expected later this year.
She burst on the scene with the top 10 pop hit, “Get Here," in 1990. Today, Oleta Adams continues to be one of the most praised voices in music. The three-time Grammy nominee just released “All For Love" (Pioneer) which features tunes co-penned by Adams, as well as her take on the country hit “I Hope You Dance."
Diane Schuur has been dubbed the First Lady of Jazz. And with a body of work spanning 25 years, picking up two Grammy Awards along the way, no one will argue. Her current release, “Midnight" (Concord Records), has the singer crooning original tunes especially co-written for her by Barry Manilow and produced by Manilow and Eddie Arkin.
The Concord Jazz Festival launches with five dates in Florida in April '04 and has 2005 dates scheduled. More dates will be added shortly.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
