Sunday, May 22, 3:00 pm
Rose Lehrman Arts Center
...there is no surprise in her innate ability to turn a lyric into an emotional surprise. She never ceases to impress me with her facility with each tune, singing with mastery, melody and always with her audience in mind. -- Carl Anthony, Notorious JazzMeet Vanessa Rubin Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father. Additional homespun influences include the melodic bell tone clarity of a young Capital Records recording artist, Nancy Wilson, the fire of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, the sweet sounds of trumpeter Blue Mitchell as well as her love of the Motown Sound…especially girl groups like the Supremes.
While she has one foot planted in tradition – sticking close to timeless melodies and exquisite vocal forms – Rubin waxes adventurous, embracing stories lesser told while employing lessons of acclaimed storytellers in song such as Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn and Freddy Cole.
Learn more about Vanessa at vanessarubin.com/.
EnsembleJerry Weldon, saxophone
Kyle Kohler, organ
Alvin Atkinson, drums
MembersMembers of the Friends of Jazz get discounts on ticket or complimentary tickets, depending on membership level. Members, check your email or give us a call at 717-540-1010 for more info.
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SponsorsThe Shearer Family Fund of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, on behalf of Mr. R. Scott Shearer
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Masks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.
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