No More Blues
Date & Time
Thu Oct 31 2024 at 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Birdland Theater | Manhattan, NY
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Following numerous sold-out shows, Susan Mack returns to Birdland with an encore performance of No More Blues, where the power and magic of the music will take center stage. On this special Halloween night, let Susan’s enchanting voice, renowned for being “as full-bodied as honey with impeccable pitch and delicious taste in music,” cast a spell over you. Susan breathes new life into beloved jazz standards, timeless classics from the Great American Songbook, and a sprinkling of contemporary surprises. She’ll be singing iconic compositions by legends such as Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Billy Strayhorn, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and The Beatles.A native New Yorker with a lifelong passion for music, Susan’s journey from the world of finance to the stage has been nothing short of extraordinary. The unique combination of Susan’s jazz and cabaret singing along with her ability to infuse each performance with warmth, wit and a passion for storytelling, has earned her numerous accolades including Best Vocalist in the 2024 Broadway World NYC Cabaret Awards and a nomination for Best Female Vocalist for the upcoming 2024 Annual MAC Awards. Her debut show in 2018, “Nobody Else But Me”, directed by the legendary Marilyn Maye, was also nominated for a MAC Award for Best Female Debut.
Susan will be sharing the stage with a group of world-class musicians: Musical Director Allen Farnham (piano), David Finck (bass), Eric Halvorson (drums), and Tim Armacost (tenor saxophone). The show's arrangements are by Tedd Firth with direction by Lina Koutrakos.
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"Mack knows how to work a crowd and had the sold-out audience captivated!"- Broadway World
"Her fine musical intelligence, so much talent, and love of performance make Susan Mack a joy to hear and to watch." - the legendary Marilyn Maye
"Possessing an incredible, impeccable voice with sultry jazz overtones and a respect for the lyric. She is a beautiful class act." - Cabaret Hotspot
"A first-rate ambassador for jazz." - Nightlife Exchange
“Her gift is extraordinary.” - Making Light
