Andy Bey

Arguably the greatest male vocalist in jazz today, Andy Bey is reminiscent of his vocal idols Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan. Over the years he has worked alongside greats like Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner and Horace Silver but his own solo work has been scarce, resulting in lagging public recognition. With a four-octave range and a rich baritone voice, Bey’s stylings are serene and seductive and thanks to a recent series of beautiful CD releases, Bey is beginning to regain the kind of public recognition he deserves.

Bey was playing Boogie-woogie piano in Newark clubs by the time he was 5 and by the age of 12 he was something of a child celebrity in New York City. In 1956, he and two of his sisters formed Andy and the Bey Sisters which had created a sensation overseas by the end of the decade. He appears in a night club scene in the Chet Baker movie, Let’s Get Lost.

This movie is being shown Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m. in the downtown public library. People magazine writes, “Bey has recorded songs by everyone from Strayhorn to Sting in an unforgettable baritone that’s equal parts benediction and seduction.” An unequaled interpreter of the American Song book, Andy Bey’s appearance at the Medicine Hat JazzFest is not to be missed. He appears with Joe Martin on bass and Vito Lesczak on drums. This performance is in double bill with Juno award winner Hilario Duran.

Listen

Tuesday, June 24
7:30 PM
Esplanade Theatre
Andy Bey/Hilario Duran - $30

http://andy-bey.com/