After last week’s blockbuster season opener by Ryan Oliver Quartet, live Thursday Night Jazz at The Avalanche Bar introduces a new face to our stage when The Elaine Lakeman Trio sings wonderfully crafted and melodic songs.
She connects with each of her songs at an emotional level that is the hallmark of a true song artist. Lakeman is a born communicator who loves people and their stories and enjoys sharing them in beautiful carefully fashioned classic melodies.
Her honey-sweet voice and careful choice of repertoire combined with the fact she uses the finest musicians makes every performance an event to remember.
Lakeman has a warmth and charm that is ever present in her musicality and interpretations. Her show will include Can We Still Be Friends; Peel Me A Grape; You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, and Dream A Little Dream.
The band comprises Tasha (Natasha) Adams, bass; Lloyd English, guitar, and Myles English on rhythm guitar.
Last year, Lakeman released her CD When It Rains. This year she is working collaboratively with Lloyd to create a completely original repertoire of her own songs that will be recorded and released next month. Songs from both these albums will be included in Thursday’s show.
“Our show is a mix of jazz, with some blues, a touch of country and added Latin,” she said.
“It’s eclectic and fun. I particularly enjoy performing in the style of Patsie Cline and Dusty Springfield. We like to make people laugh and cry.”
Admission to this show is $10 for members, $12 for non-members.
For more information about the 40 live jazz performances we have lined up in the 2018-2019 season, go to www.georgiastraightjazz.com.