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Kelsey Jillette
Kelsey Jillette sings jazz and jazz-infused folk, funk and world music. Rooted in the classic jazz tradition, Jillette's taste ranges from Latin traditional to country, folk-pop to funk, hard swing to mellow groove. Whether singing in English, Spanish or Portuguese, her sound is intimate and soulful. “The Kelsey Jillette Group is not simply a backing band for a talented vocalist,” (JAZZ.COM) but a gifted and generous group of players who seek to reach aficionados and new listeners alike.
Born in Washington, D.C., Kelsey Jillette holds degrees in Theater Arts (Brown University) and Jazz Performance (New School University). Based in NYC, she leads The Kelsey Jillette Group, an organ quintet, and fronts the 10-piece Big Bang Big Band, a classic dance orchestra. Her most recent record, The Water is Wide released on Consolidated Artists Productions (CAP 1016) in January of 2009.
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Lift Your Spirits & Relieve Your Economic Woes: Kelsey Jillette Live at the 55 Bar in March and April
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All About Jazz
The Kelsey Jillette Group will be performing two feel-good, free shows at Greenwich Village's historic 55 Bar on Saturday, March 28th from 6-9pm and Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 from 7-9pm. The music is jazz and jazz-infused folk and funk music steeped in the classic American jazz tradition, ranging from Bonnie Raitt, Curtis Mayfield and Paul Simon to Cole Porter and George Gershwin. No cover, cheap drinks and a tradition of friendly, listening audiences at this intimate jazz haunt--a perfect chance ...
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The Kelsey Jillette Group at 55 Bar on October 9th!
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All About Jazz
A prohibition era joint with incredible live jazz and blues, and almost no attitude, seven nights a week. 55 Christopher Street just east of Seventh Avenue. 1 or 9 train to Sheridan Square. West Village 212-929-9883 ABOUT THE MUSIC Jillette's music is rooted in classic jazz, but bears modern and world music influences, drawing on styles from Latin traditional to country, pop to bebop. With an extensive standards repertoire, she performs arrangements of classic ...
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The Kelsey Jillette Group at The Triad, 9/29
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All About Jazz
The Kelsey Jillette Group will be playing at The Triad Theater on September 29th 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 158 West 72nd Street (bet. Broadway & Columbus) www.triadnyc.com NY, NY $8, 2-drink minimum
About Triad: A classy, intimate theater that seats just over 100, The Triad offers a full bar, stage, lights, baby grand, great acoustics and some of the best jazz and cabaret acts in ...
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The Kelsey Jillette Group at Puppets Jazz Bar, 9/13
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All About Jazz
The Kelsey Jillette Group will be playing at Puppets Jazz Bar on September 13th 9:00 pm -12:00 am 294 5th Ave., b/t 1st and 2nd Sts. www.puppetsjazz.com Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
About Puppets: Puppets Jazz Bar is a newcomer to the jazz scene, but the real deal. With live jazz nightly, minimal seating and bare-bones decor, this small Park Slope venue is all about the music.
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The Kelsey Jillette Group at Triad Lounge 6/23
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All About Jazz
June 23rd The Kelsey Jillette Group at The Triad 7-8:30pm, 158 W. 72nd St., NY, NY www.triadnyc.com www.kelseyjillette.com 212-362-2590 $8 DIRECTIONS By TRAIN The 1, 2 & 3 trains as well as the B & C lines all stop at 72nd Street and are within easy walking distance. DESCRIPTION Hailed as vibrant, soulful, and engaging, The Kelsey Jillette Group is led by Jillette's warm, expansive vocals, and draws on standards from the American songbook, South American folk music, classical, blues, ...
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Tyler's Side Street Cafe Presents:"Jazz After Work" with The Kelsey Jillette Group
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All About Jazz
Led by vocalist Kelsey Jillette in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, the Kelsey Jillette Group performs their soulful, funky arrangements of standards, blues, and Latin tunes. JUNE 2ND: Tyler's Side Street Cafe Presents: “Jazz After Work" with The Kelsey Jillette Group 6:30pm-9:30pm 53 Ann St., btw. Nassau & William Sts. South St. Seaport Area, NYC 212-619-2848 THE SPOT - This is a New Venue! Tyler's “Jazz After Work" overlaps with their Happy Hour drink specials from 5pm-7pm. Close to the South ...
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Kelsey Jillette Trio plays latin & bossanova at Bluestone Bar & Grill - Wednesday 8-11pm
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All About Jazz
The Bluestone Bar & Grill and TKjazz present “Live Jazz on Wednesdays: the finest in bossanova, bluegrass, and swing." The Kelsey Jillette Trio returns to the Bluestone Bar & Grill fron 8-11pm Wednesday August 18th for an evening of bossanova and latin tunes. Featuring vocalist Kelsey Jillette, guitarist Braden Palmer, and bassist Taylor Bergren-Chrisman, this soulful and distinctive trio is a perfect fit for Bluestone's atmospheric back room Wednesday jazz series. More info at kelseyjillette.com. The Bluestone features a breezy ...
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