Melanie Massell Sings Jazz in the Afternoon March 29, 2009

Lemon Bay Playhouse is bringing Melanie Massell to Englewood on Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 PM in the afternoon. A seasoned, professional vocalist with a broad range and unique interpretive style, Melanie Massell will touch your heart with her renderings of jazz standards, bluesy ballads and torch songs.

An Atlanta native, Melanie Massell has been performing professionally and charming audiences since childhood. After majoring in theater and performing arts, her career began with acting in bit film parts, expanding to television and radio commercials and then to national and international singing performances.

Melanie has consistently delighted crowds at clubs, weddings, special events, festivals and premier hotel venues throughout the Southeast with her vocals and charisma.

After many years of touring, she relocated to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 2007.

Melanie has repeatedly been a featured performer at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, was nominated as "Outstanding Jazz Artist" at the Coca-Cola Music Awards and appeared at Atlanta Symphony Hall as Featured Artist with the Atlanta Concert Band. She has opened for Chris Botti, David Sanborn, and was a back-up vocalist for international R&B recording artist, Oleta Adams.

"Songs performed the way they’re supposed to be sung...Melanie’s show is two thumbs up" says Tom Houck of Creative Loafing. To hear for yourself and find more information on Melanie, please visit www.mmmusic.net.

Backing up Melanie’s vocals will be Mike Parmalee on saxophone, John Lamb on bass, and Richard Drexler on piano. All three of these musicians have extensive experience, both locally and nationally. Lemon Bay Playhouse is honored to have them appear with Melanie Massell.

Tickets, at only $15 each, are available online at www.lemonbayplayhouse.com and at the Lemon Bay Playhouse Box Office, 96 W Dearborn Street, Englewood, phone (941) 475-6756.

Official Website: http://lemonbayplayhouse.com/Currentschedule.htm