Barbara Carroll Suddenly Replaced at BEMELMANS BAR

According to an item in today's (April 4, 2002) N.Y. POST, New York City cabaret and piano bar icon Barbara Carroll was apparently suddenly dismissed from her long-time 9:30 pm gig at the classic Steinway in BEMELMAN'S BAR at the CARLYLE HOTEL (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm). Reportedly, when told that her time slot was being switched to the 5:30 - 8:30 pm shift, Ms. Carroll refused. She had just begun a four-month run at the famed NYC nightspot on March 5th, to end on June 28th.

A longtime favorite on the NYC night scene, Ms. Carroll was also featured year after year at the NYC Cabaret Convention. She had been featured performer at the Bemelmans for over 25 years!

In place of Ms. Carroll, the Loston Harris Trio, featuring jazz pianist-singer Loston Harris began its turn at starting April 2nd. Mr. Harris, who reopened the newly restored bar earlier this year. Harris has performed as a member of The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Harris will be appearing Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. There is a cover charge of $15 at tables, $10 at the bar.

 

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