Clairdee: Come Fly With Me – The Music of Sammy Cahn

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Doors open: 5:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM Acclaimed jazz vocalist and Bay Area Jazz & Blues Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Clairdee celebrates the music of Sammy Cahn, the legendary lyricist behind some of the most beloved songs of the Great American Songbook. Joined by an all-star jazz ensemble, Clairdee brings warmth, elegance, and her distinctive storytelling to Cahn’s timeless catalog—from the wanderlust of “Come Fly With Me” and the smoky romance of “Teach Me Tonight” to the irresistible optimism of “High Hopes.” Blending classic songbook repertoire with the spontaneity and expressive freedom of jazz, the evening offers a fresh perspective on songs that helped define the sound of mid-century America. Clairdee is joined by: Ken French, piano Ron Belcher, bass Jason Lewis, drums Michael O’Neill, saxophone Quotes “In the tradition of all great vocalists, Clairdee infuses each song with her own unique style while always remaining true to the song itself.” — Nancy Wilson "Sumptuous, elegantly restrained." — The Scotsman (Edinburgh, Scotland) "Generous spirit and unpretentious sincerity" — Down Beat "Clairdee projects an unmistakable aura onstage — regaling the audience with songs interwoven with warm, humorous anecdotes — creating a seamless, wonderful tapestry." —All About Jazz “In sassy, solidly assured, crowd-pleasing form, a whole lot of interpretive brilliance." —JazzTimes