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ABOUT THE SHOW. Dress your Sunday's best for Svetlana and her award winning chart-topping New York Collective's glorious return to the Blue Note Brunch show - "Breakfast at Tiffany's meets Some Like It Hot" (Allan Young, New York Music Daily). Svetlana and her New York Collective ensemble will take the listeners on a dynamic musical journey that ranges from the American Songbook, Film Music, covers of Modern classics from the pen of the Beatles and Beach Boys - and her feel good originals! This special Mother's Day Brunch concert will transport the audience to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisticated retrospection to a "rowdy, foot-stomping music combining swing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities!" (WPIX11TV) "Pure echelon of Joy!" (Pop Matters). ABOUT SVETLANA. Svetlana is an "erudite, purist torchy jazz chanteuse" (Lucid Culture), that leads her "subtle, compelling, eclectic jazz combos" (NY Music Daily) playing music that is firmly based in the jazz tradition but is also for "here and now" (New York Music Daily). Svetlana's sound blends swing, straight-ahead jazz, strong vocal delivery, and exciting unpredictable improvisational aspects of her virtuoso band. She is on a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of music. Svetlana and her band have headlined sold out shows in the premier venues and festivals across the US and internationally gaining critical acclaim from audiences and press alike. RECENT PRESS ”Energetic…. Outstanding vocalist” - Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal || "It seems impossible that an artist could make music sound this effortless and delicate, sincere, and ethereal and yet Svetlana has done just that" Pop Matters || "Elated delivery.... upper echelon of joy" Pop Matters || ”Gorgeous alto conveys the essence of the song so beautifully.... essaying with smoldering restrained passion... drawing the listener into the world these songs evoke”... NYC Jazz Record || ”Refined voice… gorgeous atmosphere” - The Walker, Japan || ”Beautiful voice, sharp phrasing, ability to turn every track into a small play with its own plot - and mainly, jazz feeling” - JazzQuad, Russia || ”Sultry and sensuous trip....Anthem of positivity.... Replete with yearning and dreaminess”.... Aquarian, USA

R&B, ROCK & GOSPEL legend Little Richard left us this month. You can spend some time listening to him or even looking at him on film.There’s a wonderful…

Television personality, pop culture commentator and adjunct professor Lisa Durden was recently fired by Essex County College after an appearance on Fox…

"Enjoy my interview with retired NYC homicide detective and 9/11 hero Roger Parrino, as he explains the doctrine of "run, hide, fight."- Jeh Johnson

Johnny Pacheco’s recent passing rocked the Latin music community. Without him, salsa would never have coalesced, been codified, and spread throughout the…

Two of 2024's biggest new hitmakers consolidate their hold on the top of the pop charts, while a pair of stars from a previous generation — Katy Perry and Lady Gaga — both stumble with new work.

A 6-year-old comic had nearly 6.7 million views in Nigeria alone! Let's see who else made the YouTube Rewind list of most popular videos in countries around the world.

Carolyn Dorfman Dance hosts Dance Union Festival from Tuesday, April 13, through Friday, April 16 with master classes, open rehearsals and a free virtual performance on Friday, April 16, at 6:00 p.m.

Doors 6PM / Show 8PM or Doors 9:30PM / Show 10:30PM
Set Length Approximate, Billing Subject to Change
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