MICKEY FREEMAN is a self taught vocalist who began her career in Boston in 1980 when she became a member of the 30’s/40’s campy swing group, The Boo-Bette Band, who toured throughout New England.
In 1982 she formed the vocal-based group, The Ritz which was inspired by the likes of The Manhattan Transfer and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. The Ritz played jazz festivals, both domestic and international, and toured with such artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Gerry Mulligan, Kenny Burrell, The Pointer Sisters, Phil Woods and Spyro Gyra in Finland, Morocco and Singapore. The Ritz also released two albums “Steppin’ Out” in 1985 and “Born To Bop” in 1987.
She recorded “Livin’ The Dream” produced by Duke Robillard, who is also a guest on her CD with saxophonist Scott Hamilton. For the next eight years, Mickey fronted several jazz trios and quartets in New Jersey.
Mickey now lives in Vero Beach, FL, where she performs regularly at The Grind & Grape Café, Costa D’Este Hotel, Cobalt at Vero Beach Hotel, Vero Beach Country Club, Vero Beach Yacht Club. Mickey has performed at the Laurel Awards at the Indian River Theater. She has also performed at the Vero Beach Museum of Modern Arts Annual Fundraising Gala, and the Annual Film Festival White Party.
General Admission is paid at the door. $30 for members of the Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center, $35 for guests and students are free. Bring your own snack and drink.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States
