BILLY STRITCH SINGS MEL TORME AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com announce the return of
composer, arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist Billy Stritch, live
in-concert at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 -
http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) to celebrate the release of his acclaimed new record, Billy Stritch
Sings Mel Torme, on Monday, February 18th at 7:00 pm, as part of the
long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway
at Birdland. Born as a tribute to legendary jazz singer Mel Torme,
Billy Stritch Sings Mel Torme features specifically-selected songs
from key moments in the classic vocalist's remarkable career, ranging
from early moments to all-time classics like "Lulu's Back in Town"
and "Mountain Greenery."
An award-winning composer and performer, Billy Stritch
has won international acclaim for his interpretations and passion
for the Great American Songbook, a healthy mix of fresh perspective,
laid-back humor and expert showmanship. Born and raised in Sugar
Land, TX, STRITCH got his start at age 12, playing piano at his
neighborhood First Presbyterian Church and quickly developed into
a widely-known prodigy, particularly once he arrived in New York
City. He has produced, arranged for and performed onstage with world-renowned
icons including Liza Minnelli, Christine Ebersole, Marilyn Maye
and Charles Aznavour, and was a guest conductor for The Rosie O'Donnell
Show.
As a composer, Stritch co-penned the 1994 Grammy Award-winning
song, Does He Love You?, recorded by Reba McEntire and Linda Davis,
which has sold over four million copies nationwide and was named
one of the Top Ten Country Songs of that year. STRITCH has headlined
every famed nightspot in Manhattan, including Rainbow and Stars,
The Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room, The Russian Tea Room, The Blue Note
and Birdland. In 2001, he landed the role of piano-playing crooner
Oscar in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street,
opposite Ebersole which led to a long-standing and hugely celebrated
professional partnership, across dozens of stages and television
shows. STRITCH is also the winner of the Nashville Music City News
Award, a BMI Song of the Year Award and four awards from the Manhattan
Association of Clubs and Cabarets.
Tickets are $30 with a $10 food/drink minimum.
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