Lavay Smith Sings tunes from the Sarah Vaughan Song Book: Double Show!

Lavay Smith promises to re-imagine the 1920s by performing her favorite pieces within the songbook of classic jazz artist; Sarah Vaughan.

Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top swingin’ Jazz and Blues bands in San Francisco. Lavay grew up in Southern California and the Philippines and has become an internationally recognized Diva of Jazz and Blues, with a singing style influenced by legendary greats such as: Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips, and Sarah Vaughan. Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay Smith bakes up an instant recipe for dancing and good times.

For this double show, Smith provides a delightful romp through the songbook of the iconic jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan. Nicknamed “Sassy” for her exuberant and at times volatile personality, Vaughan was championed by Earl “Fatha” Hines and Billy Eckstine and began an unparalleled solo career in the mid 1940s. She had inspiring hits throughout her career which included, “How Important Can It Be,” and “Whatever Lola Wants”.

First show door opens at 6:30pm
Show begins at 7:00pm
Second show doors reopen at 8:20pm
Show begins at 8:40pm
Each show will be 70-mins with no intermission.

Admission: $15-20 for each performance.

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Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.