SoulTrackers know that we’ve been big fans of Sy Smith almost since we started SoulTracks a dozen years ago. And we just found out about a big event coming up in New York that will feature Sy. In addition, she has a tour coming up, so we thought this was a good time to catch you up on the talented Ms. Smith.
(SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Celebrating the centennial year of Billie Holiday’s birth, Sy Smith joins The New York Pops in “Sophisticated Ladies – A Tribute to Iconic Ladies of Jazz” Live at Carnegie Hall on November 13, 2015 at 8pm, conducted by New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke. The orchestra also celebrates groundbreaking icons of American popular song from Ella Fitzgerald to Sarah Vaughan to Dinah Washington.
This will be the first time Sy will take the iconic Carnegie Hall stage. Sharing the stage with Sy are Broadway’s own Montego Glover and Capathia Jenkins.
CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS The New York Pops “Sophisticated Ladies – A Tribute to Iconic Ladies of Jazz”
Friday, November 13, 2015 | 8 PM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
Sy Smith, Guest Artist
Montego Glover, Guest Artist
Capathia Jenkins, Guest Artist
A few days later, Sy will be performing at Blues Alley in DC in a tribute to Janet Jackson called Sy Sings Janet. Read more here
Sy currently tours with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, dazzling audiences with her multi-octave range, unique style of improvisation and soulful interpretations of jazz standards, was a featured guest on the Grammy-nominated DVD “Chris Botti In Boston.” After her Carnegie Hall debut, Sy takes the road.
Sy Smith with Chris Botti Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 Tour Dates
December 06 – 08 Boston, MA (The Wilbur Theatre)
December 11 – Cranston, RI (Park Theatre)
December 12 – Peekskill, NY (Paramount Theater)
December 14 – January 10 New York, NY (Blue Note)
January 19 – 24 San Francisco, CA (SF Jazz Center, Miner Auditorium)
