Hot & Cool Jazz: Judy Carmichael – Swinging Standards, Sultry Vocals & Sassy Humor

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Join Wilton Library for a Sunday afternoon of jazz with pianist/vocalist Judy Carmichael and guitarist Chris Flory. They will swing through favorites of the American songbook, from Gershwin and Cole Porter to Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Nicknamed “Stride” by the great Count Basie, the Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and songwriter enchants audiences with her command of the idiom at the piano, as well as her charming effervescence away from it. Newsday said she’s like “Peggy Lee meets Fats Waller meets Paula Poundstone.”

Carmichael’s radio show/podcast Jazz Inspired, is in its 24th year on NPR stations. She appears frequently on radio and television throughout the world and maintains a busy international touring schedule.

Flory toured with Benny Goodman’s last quartet early in his career and has recorded and/or appeared with Hank Jones, Scott Hamilton, Rosemary Clooney, Illinois Jacquet, Jo Jones, Ruby Braff and many other jazz greats.

There will be a reception following the concert with CDs available for sale and signing. Hot & Cool Jazz is brought to you by the generosity of the Estate of James (Tom) and Alice Brown.

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