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I may have had more fun at a Birdland performance Friday night than anything else legally possible in Manhattan. Miss Maybell and the Jazz Artistes, a four piece band (nine instruments), plus guest trumpet offered songs from 1900 with equal gusto and integrity. Not only don’t they poke fun at dated material, but vocalist/musician Maybell barely cracks a smile – a little odd, but one grows accustomed. Pianist Charlie Judkins intermittently shares origin and pedigree of material. Syncopated musical crosscurrents emerge in hot jazz, blues and ragtime. It’s impossible to sit still. “Ma Blushin’ Rosie” (Edgar Smith/John Stromberg 1900) skips in as a vocal duet with bassist Brian Nalepka, Maybell on banjo. “Rosie, you are my posie/You are my heart’s desire…” The vocalist’s nasal alto sounds almost as if it’s passing through a megaphone (a la Rudy Vallee), Nalepka’s cushions. Andy Stein’s grinning violin (fiddle?) slip/slides with terrific skill. Ragtime piano is jaunty. “Where’d Yo🗓️ Mark your calendar from September 22, 2024 to September 22, 2024 at Birdland Theater. Miss Maybell is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of Other Concerts in a dynamic setting in New York, United States. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Birdland Theater, Birdland Theater, Manhattan, New York, United States
