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Marlena Shaw

One of the most charismatic and versatile vocalists, Shaw offers scintillating performances that blur the lines between jazz, soul, rock, pop, and R&B.

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About the Program

A true original, Marlena Shaw masterfully blurs the lines between jazz, rock, swing, and R&B. She first performed at the Apollo Theater at age 10, but got her big break when she was invited to sing with the Count Basie Orchestra in the late '60s. Ever since, her smoky, soulful voice and extroverted stage presence have wowed audiences the world over, offering "a lifetime's experience [that] adds up to something worth celebrating" (The New York Times).

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