Lavay Smith: Celebrating the Lady Day Songbook

Lavay Smith, best known as the sultry vocalist and bandleader of the acclaimed Red Hot Skillet Lickers, rings in the first weekend of 2017 by bringing an all-star piano/bass/trombone trio to the Poppy for a night of songs made famous by jazz icon Billie Holiday.

Featuring:
Jules Broussard – saxophone
Danny Armstrong – trombone, vocals
Chris Siebert – piano
Ron Belcher – bass

Lavay Smith’s vintage style and sultry vocals–influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips, and other queens of classic jazz–have made her a fixture on the Bay Area music scene for three decades. She is the owner of Fat Note Records and maintains a busy schedule with her seven-piece band, performing original compositions, as well as a large repertoire of classic tunes throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

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Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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