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Michael Feinstein at Birdland

Courtesy of Sasha | Posted on November 22, 2013

Where

Birdland
315 West 44th Street
New York, NY
Map
212-581-3080

When

Wed, December 25, 2013
8:30PM

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Musicians

Joel Frahm
saxophone, tenor
Sean Smith
bass, acoustic

About

It's the New York City Nightclub event of the year!

Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. More than simply a performer, Feinstein has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular song and preserving its legacy for the next generation. In 2007, he founded the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country. Michael serves on the Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board, an organization dedicated to ensuring the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America’s sound recording heritage. ...

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