At the annual SAMMYS AWARD ceremony in Syracuse recently, Colloca Estate Winery won the top prize in the BEST MUSIC VENUE competition. And shows like the one on April 20th with Internationally acclaimed jazz singer and recording artist Nancy Kelly is one of the reasons why.
The 2020 Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee is bringing her “COOL” to the Winery Lounge for her 3rd show in the series as part of her Artist in Residence Program here at the winery. Ms. Kelly’s first two shows were packed with sold out crowds!
You may know Ms. Kelly from her incredible performances at our annual Lake Ontario Wine Food and Jazz Fest during the summer each year. But because of our Artist in Residence Program, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal because of the intimate nature of performances in the Lounge.
Ms. Kelly is a study in jazz's cool, its phrasing, its nuance, and its sophistication. And, while many call themselves jazz singers, Nancy Kelly is the real deal.
She was twice named “Best Female Jazz Vocalist” in the Downbeat Reader's Poll. She has recorded 6 critically acclaimed CDs and is hailed as one of the premier jazz vocalists of our times.
Her first recording “Live Jazz” reached #11 on the Billboard jazz charts. “Born to Swing” and her fourth recording, “Well Alright" feature guest tenor saxophonist, Houston Person. Nancy’s highly acclaimed “B That Way” enjoyed 8 solid weeks in the top 50 on the national Jazz Week charts and received rave reviews worldwide. Her most recent work, “Remembering Mark Murphy", was hailed as one of the top 20 Jazz recordings of 2019.
Here’s what others are saying about Nancy Kelly:
"This lady is a study in jazz's cool, it's phrasing, its nuance, and its sophistication. Kelly has wowed em all over the world with her classic swing and elegance." - Rochester International Jazz Fest
"A singers singer" - JazzVoice.com
"Nancy Kelly is an exceptionally gifted jazz singer." - The Jazz Journal
The next show is Wednesday, April 20th, at 6:30 p.m. Doors Open in the Lounge at 5:00 with a full bar, wines by the glass or a bottle and full dinner menu.
Tickets are available online for only $10. But hurry, these will go fast!