July 5, 2005
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM
July 29-July 31 HILARY KOLE LEE MUSIKER, DEAN JOHNSON
About Hilary Kole
Hilary Kole is currently starring in the hit musical revue, “Singing Astaire", which she co-wrote and arranged with Eric Comstock and Christopher Gines. The revue has been playing to sold-out crowds for several months at one of the most celebrated clubs in New York City – Birdland. Ms. Kole also created and originated the lead female role in the critically acclaimed, award winning off-Broadway musical, “Our Sinatra." (2000 MAC Award) Ms. Kole has been hailed by critics as a “musical marvel!" (Rex Reed, New York Observer.) In reviewing Ms. Kole’s performance in the New York Times, Stephen Holden wrote, “swinging…sultry…sexy with a sharp-edged hint of brass in her voice….Kole locates the desperation and impatience lurking in Cole Porter's besotted lyrics." And Robert Daniels from Daily Variety said “Kole is quite the prettiest young thrush on the club circuit…it‘s torch singing at its apex."
Ms. Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, she appeared in a sold-out run at the famed Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, made her concert hall debut at Lincoln Center as part of the “American Songbook Series" with Jonathan Schwartz, and has appeared as a headliner at Birdland. Apart from appearing throughout the country with her show, “Our Sinatra," Hilary is also a favorite at the Continental Airlines Arena, singing the National Anthem for sporting events, and as a featured performer at the 92nd Street YMHA concert series “Lyrics and Lyricists" and “Jazz In July" with pianist Dick Hyman. Ms. Kole has performed throughout the tri-state area with television veteran Bill Boggs, at Town Hall for the Cabaret Convention, and as the featured guest star with Peter Cincotti at Westbury Music Fair.
Television appearances include CNN’s Showbiz Today, Fox's Good Day New York, PBS, NBC's Today in New York, as well as a half hour feature on CN8's 'One on One with Steve Adubato' in 2004.
Ms. Kole has entertained at some of Manhattan's most prestigious events, including a Democratic Fundraiser for President Bill Clinton; a Grammy party in honor of Oprah Winfrey's Lifetime Achievement Award; the Helen Hays Awards with the Peter Duchin Orchestra, and most recently as the featured entertainer at the movie premier parties for Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez, and Mona Lisa Smile and Stepmom starring Julia Roberts. Hilary also appeared at the 2004 Super Bowl at the Houston Astrodome.
Hilary began singing and playing the piano at age five. At twelve, she received a scholarship to attend the Walden School for music composition. Her compositions won three National Federation of Music Awards. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Delius Award for her work “Piano Trio #1" which received its world premiere with the Jacksonville Symphony. Upon graduating high school, she was granted a scholarship by the Oakley Foundation to study composition at Manhattan School of Music. Hilary's compositions have been performed by the New England Brass Quintet, the Peabody Trio and the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Vocal Ensemble, among others. Currently, Hilary is directing the New Jersey City University Jazz Vocal Choir, as well as performing and making personal appearances throughout the United States. She will be making her European debut during the Summer of 2005.
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To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM
July 29-July 31 HILARY KOLE LEE MUSIKER, DEAN JOHNSON
About Hilary Kole
Hilary Kole is currently starring in the hit musical revue, “Singing Astaire", which she co-wrote and arranged with Eric Comstock and Christopher Gines. The revue has been playing to sold-out crowds for several months at one of the most celebrated clubs in New York City – Birdland. Ms. Kole also created and originated the lead female role in the critically acclaimed, award winning off-Broadway musical, “Our Sinatra." (2000 MAC Award) Ms. Kole has been hailed by critics as a “musical marvel!" (Rex Reed, New York Observer.) In reviewing Ms. Kole’s performance in the New York Times, Stephen Holden wrote, “swinging…sultry…sexy with a sharp-edged hint of brass in her voice….Kole locates the desperation and impatience lurking in Cole Porter's besotted lyrics." And Robert Daniels from Daily Variety said “Kole is quite the prettiest young thrush on the club circuit…it‘s torch singing at its apex."
Ms. Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, she appeared in a sold-out run at the famed Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, made her concert hall debut at Lincoln Center as part of the “American Songbook Series" with Jonathan Schwartz, and has appeared as a headliner at Birdland. Apart from appearing throughout the country with her show, “Our Sinatra," Hilary is also a favorite at the Continental Airlines Arena, singing the National Anthem for sporting events, and as a featured performer at the 92nd Street YMHA concert series “Lyrics and Lyricists" and “Jazz In July" with pianist Dick Hyman. Ms. Kole has performed throughout the tri-state area with television veteran Bill Boggs, at Town Hall for the Cabaret Convention, and as the featured guest star with Peter Cincotti at Westbury Music Fair.
Television appearances include CNN’s Showbiz Today, Fox's Good Day New York, PBS, NBC's Today in New York, as well as a half hour feature on CN8's 'One on One with Steve Adubato' in 2004.
Ms. Kole has entertained at some of Manhattan's most prestigious events, including a Democratic Fundraiser for President Bill Clinton; a Grammy party in honor of Oprah Winfrey's Lifetime Achievement Award; the Helen Hays Awards with the Peter Duchin Orchestra, and most recently as the featured entertainer at the movie premier parties for Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez, and Mona Lisa Smile and Stepmom starring Julia Roberts. Hilary also appeared at the 2004 Super Bowl at the Houston Astrodome.
Hilary began singing and playing the piano at age five. At twelve, she received a scholarship to attend the Walden School for music composition. Her compositions won three National Federation of Music Awards. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Delius Award for her work “Piano Trio #1" which received its world premiere with the Jacksonville Symphony. Upon graduating high school, she was granted a scholarship by the Oakley Foundation to study composition at Manhattan School of Music. Hilary's compositions have been performed by the New England Brass Quintet, the Peabody Trio and the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Vocal Ensemble, among others. Currently, Hilary is directing the New Jersey City University Jazz Vocal Choir, as well as performing and making personal appearances throughout the United States. She will be making her European debut during the Summer of 2005.
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