Richmond Jazz Society Guest Educators Series presents Stephanie Nakasian June 24, 2010

Jazz Vocalist STEPHANIE NAKASIAN With THE HOD O’BRIEN TRIO And Featuring Their Daughter, Veronica Swift.



Thursday, June 24, 2010, 7PM (Doors Open at 6pm), Capital Ale House, Downtown Music Hall, 623 East Main Street, Free Deck Parking at 6th & Cary Sts.



ADVANCE TICKETS: $10 with valid RJS, Altria or Student I.D. Card. Call RJS at (804) 643-1972—Credit Card only. $15 General Public, www.capitalalehouse.com, $20 Everyone Day of Show.



For more info contact RJS at (804) 643-1972 or info@vajazz.org



Who is Stephanie Nakasian?

Stephanie Nakasian is an engaging and versatile Jazz vocalist who first came to international attention in the mid-80s when she sang and toured with the vocal Jazz master Jon Hendricks. Stephanie's CD, Thrush Hour was named one of the top CDs of 2008. In 2009 she recorded 5 more CDs, one, is a tribute to the legendary Billie Holiday. Hod O’Brien has been recording since the '50's (with Art Farmer, Donald Byrd, and Oscar Pettiford, among others) in a pure bebop style that's had reviewers like Nat Hentoff and Ira Gitler singing his praises. Hod toured Japan with pianists Kenny Barron, Cyrus Chestnut, Cedar Walton and others as part of the prestigious 100 Golden Fingers tour, and was featured last year on Marian McPartland's NPR show Piano Jazz. Hod and Stephanie will be joined by their daughter, vocalist Veronica Swift, who has already recorded 2 CDs, and is well on her way to making a name for herself as a stylist of Jazz vocals.

Official Website: http://www.vajazz.org/