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Ann Hampton Callaway with Ted Rosenthal
Ann Hampton Callaway is one America's most gifted and prolific artists. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she's made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as "Performer of the Year" and two years in a row as "Best Jazz Vocalist," Ann is born entertainer. Her unique singing style that blends jazz and traditional pop, making her a mainstay in concert halls, theaters and jazz clubs as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film. She is best known for Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical "Swing!" and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series "The Nanny."
Callaway's songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand's recent CD's. The only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, she has also written songs with Carole King, Rolf Lovland, Amanda McBroom and Shelby Lynn to name a few.
Callaway's live performances showcase her warmth, spontaneous wit and passionate delivery of standards, jazz classics and originals. She is one of America's most gifted improvisers, taking words and phrases from her audiences and creating songs on the spot, whether alone at a piano or with a symphony orchestra.
Ann's new CD, Jazz Goes to the Movies, featuring the Ted Rosenthal Trio with special guest Jimmy Greene, debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Chart and has been in high rotation across the country, notably on Siriusly Sinatra. Her other recent recordings have also met great critical acclaim - The Sarah Vaughan Project: Live at Dizzy's, The Hope of Christmas, At Last, Blues in the Night, Slow and Signature. She has recorded two popular holiday CD's - Holiday Pops! With Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, and her solo CD, This Christmas. Ann's other recordings include Easy Living, To Ella with Love, After Ours, Bring Back Romance, Ann Hampton Callaway, and the award-winning live recording Sibling Revelry. Callaway has also been a guest performer on more than forty CD's including Kenny Barron's CD The Traveler.
Ann will be accompanied by Ted Rosenthal, one of the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Rosenthal has released fifteen CDs as a leader. Ted actively tours worldwide with his trio, as a soloist, and has performed with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Bob Brookmeyer, and James Moody.
Tickets are $20 (cash or check) at the door or online for $21.99 (credit card).
COVID Protocols
All guests ages 3+ must wear a face mask throughout the duration of their time in SUNY Schenectady facilities. As per state guidelines, children 2 and under do not need to wear a mask. Patrons will be asked to maintain social distancing. Please note that no food or drink consumption will be allowed in the auditorium.
ANYONE AGES 5+ ATTENDING THIS REQUIRES A TICKET AND MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION.* Accepted vaccination proof includes :
Original/copy/photo of front of the vaccination card (with valid final dose date) ALSO REQUIRES ID with matching name for adults age 18+
Excelsior pass
NYC COVID SAFE pass
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LocationCarl B. Taylor Auditorium on the campus of SUNY Schenectady (View)
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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