The Center for the Arts is pleased to present Queens of Jazz ft. Lorraine Gervais and Michelle Amador; In memory of Larry Dulmage, in the Marisa Funk Theater on July 14, 2024.
Lorraine Gervais and Michelle Amador are teaming up for a special evening to take you on a journey inspired by the women pioneers of melody, lyrics and rhythm—vocal jazz at its best! Singing some their favorites from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and many more, Lorraine and Michelle regularly sing together as part of the vocal crew in the Lolo’s Lounge Cabaret Series at the Center for the Arts (now in its 3rd year). “I am absolutely thrilled to join the stage with a vocalist as extraordinarily talented as Lorraine Gervais and for us to follow in the footsteps of so many great jazz divas before us. Singing jazz duet is its own unique art form filled with fun, laughter, and love. I can’t wait until we fill the room with joy!” says Michelle. Both singers invite you to a night of unforgettable music, laughter and great jazz along with featured players and good friends—Bob Villwock on piano, Chris Golden on bass, Matt Langley on sax, Ray Sayre on guitar, and drummer Tim Bulkley.
As a lifelong singer and songwriter, Michelle Amador has received regular acclaim as “a new breed of musician” (Mercury News) from storied musicians like jazz bassist Buster Williams to legendary electronic producers like Osunlade. Most recently recording and releasing singles created with producer Eli Crews (Kathleen Hanna, Yoko Ono, tUnE-yArDs), Michelle delivers “silken-voiced” (SF Chronicle) original music, drawing inspiration from artists such as Solange Knowles, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Björk and many more. Michelle also contributes to the health and well-being of arts and community as Director of Development for the Mark Morris Dance Group, a California Arts Council Established Artist Fellow, Board Member for Nevada County Arts Council and the Nevada County Community Foundation, an organizing member of the NYC Cultural Solidarity Fund, co-founder for Hatfly Productions, and member of the Western States Center Musicians’ Inclusive Democracy Cohort. www.michelleamadormusic.com
This show is in honor of Larry Dulmage, one of the biggest supporters of live performances here in Nevada County. He absolutely loved all music, especially jazz.
Come out to The Center for the Arts and support local musicians in memory of Larry Dulmage with a spectacular performance by Lorraine Gervais and Michelle Amador.
WHAT: Queens of Jazz ft. Lorraine Gervais and Michelle Amador; In memory of Larry Dulmage
WHERE: The Center for the Arts | 314 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
WHEN: July 14, 2024 | Doors 6 pm | Show 7 pm
TICKETS: $25-45 | https://thecenterforthearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUZ000000eZjp2AE
WEBSITE & INFO: thecenterforthearts.org | (530) 274-8384
Since 2000, The Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, has grown into a leading presenter of music, dance, theater, comedy, literary and visual art, and family programming, offering more than 150 events per year from its location in downtown Grass Valley. The Center recently completed a major renovation of its multiuse, 21,000-square-foot facility in downtown Grass Valley, making it a premier performing arts destination. The venue includes the Main Stage, which accommodates up to 492 guests in configurable theater seats and up to 700 patrons for dance shows, and a 90-seat studio theater.