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Friday, May 9th, 2008

Catherine Russell

Jazz and Blues Singer

7:30pm Concert

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Pamlico Musical Society is excited to announce that the dynamic Catherine Russell will perform in concert on Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Theater, 609 Broad Street, Oriental. Russell is considered to be a rare entity – a genuine jazz and blues singer who can sing virtually anything. Her musical prowess encompasses jazzCatherineRussell.jpg (7236 bytes) balladry, bordello blues, dance hall swing, jump blues, country, pop and soul. Russell’s combo will perform with her and includes accomplished musicians in their own right on piano, acoustic bass, and guitar. Tickets are $15 and are available at Croakertown, 807 Broad Street, Oriental or at www.pamlicomusic.org. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Russell’s voice has been called, “full blown femininity incarnate;” a dusky, stalwart, and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. She gets inside the melody of every tune and captures every emotion. This native New Yorker has performed and recorded with an impressive array of artists including Paul Simon, David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Madonna, Isaac Hayes, and many more.

Grammy award-winning jazz afficionado, Phil Schaap, has written of Russell that, “Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday finally have a worthy descendant.” Her eagerly anticipated CD, Sentimental Streak, has already received rave reviews since being released in February. One reviewer wrote, “This album may well become a vocal jazz classic; and it could be the vehicle that propels Ms. Russell to national stardom.” Another wrote, “If this one doesn’t blow your socks off, you’re already barefoot.”

The Society is very grateful to its corporate sponsors for this event: M & M’s Café and The Masters, LLC Wealth Management Group, both of Oriental; as well as to the Pamlico County Arts Council who helped fund this concert. Public Radio East (PRE) is the media sponsor


Pamlico Musical Society is a non-profit organization bringing professional-level musical entertainment and enrichment to people of all ages in Pamlico and surrounding counties. Its programs are made possible through the generous support of individual members, local businesses, and grants. An exciting schedule of performers has been set for the 2008-09 season, which begins in September, including jazz, classical, folk and roots music. Season tickets will be available very soon. For information on tickets, membership, corporate sponsorship, or other questions, please call 252-249-3670 or visit www.pamlicomusic.org.


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