Chicago Jazz Vocalists Highlights Christmas Gala

BROWNVILLE – The Brownville Concert Series is hosting its Christmas Gala: “Merry Christmas Baby!” to brings its 2019 season to a close.

The concerts featured Tammy McCann, a Chicago jazz vocalist. She is joined by singer Paul Marinaro, pianist Jon Weber and other friends for a “swinging Chicago Christmas gala.”

Concerts are scheduled Dec. 6-8. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday show is at 2 p.m.

The Capital Campaign Gala Fundraising Party is at the Muir house, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.

 

TAMMY MCCANN is an internationally recognized Jazz Vocalist who’s powerful, sultry, and emotionally charged voice paints pictures and tells stories by merging Classical vocal technique and Gospel esthetic with Jazz to create a sound that is completely her own. Chicago Tribune’s Arts Critic, Howard Reich says McCann has, “A voice that soars in all registers, at all tempos, on all occasions… a voice that inspires wonder!” Tammy is a storyteller who draws emotion from and makes connections with her audiences worldwide. Los Angeles Jazz Scene columnist, Scott Yanow writes, “There are many fine jazz singers on the scene today but few are on Tammy McCann’s level.”

Vocalist PAUL MARINARO, dubbed as having “one of the most beautiful vocal instruments in the business today” by Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune, is a modern classic. With Chicago as his home base, Paul has become one of the most in-demand and respected male vocalists. He demonstrates a mastery of and an infectious passion for the material he chooses, allowing him to successfully command audiences with his fresh interpretations.

JON WEBER is a New York City and Chicago-based jazz pianist and composer whose compositions and performances have met critical and popular acclaim in many countries around the world. Largely self-taught, Weber has perfect pitch and remarkable melodic recall. He serves as host of Piano Jazz With Jon Weber on NPR.