House Concert in Livermore: Lisa B (poetry, jazz)

The Lisa B Swingin' Band Presents Poems & Tunes: Book Launch for God in Her Ruffled Dress plus Original Songs and Holiday Favorites Don't miss this return to performance by singer and poet Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein) and her Bay Area all-star band after a two-year break! The occasion is the launch of her second poetry collection, "God in Her Ruffled Dress" (What Books Press). Lisa B will perform poems from the book solo and with music. Then she and her band will offer selections from her seven albums, including some holiday-season favorites. Personnel: Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein) - vocals and spoken verse Ben Flint - keyboard and background vocals Fred Randolph - basses Julian Hogan - drums A recording of a recent performance may be found at: https://youtu.be/fZb1O2FYK-k Advance praise for the new book: “A dazzling lyrical demonstration... She takes us on a journey through ecstasy and pain: from the highs of great jazz performance to the zen of blood testing for diabetes. ” —Lawrence R. Smith, editor of Caliban “This collection reverberates with the noise and joys of others, a series of divine pleasures transcribed faithfully by a skilled musician and writer. Brava, Lisa.” —D.A. Powell, author of Useless Landscape, or A Guide for Boys and Repast: Tea, Lunch, and Cocktails Praise for previous records and publications: “Seductive, clever, whimsical, provocative but always heartfelt verse backed by the imaginative accompaniment of Bay Area musicians....truly riveting.” —Jonathan Widran, The JW Vibe, on the record Reverberant: Poems & Music “An inventive and often haunting set...Listeners who like spoken word albums will enjoy this colorful effort.” —Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene, on the record Reverberant: Poems & Music “An extraordinary album that takes songs from the American songbook and adds bold poetry, an unexpected taste of rap, richly emotional singing, and exotic moods… a new standard for the 21st century.” —Hiroshi Ogawa, Jazz Life Japan, on the record I Get A Kick: Cole Porter Reimagined “B brings her poet's incisive ear to uncover the roiling emotions beneath Cole Porter's glittering confections.” —Andrew Gilbert, Berkeleyside, on the record I Get A Kick: Cole Porter Reimagined Live audience / Livestream Details on the LJS website: https://livermorejazzsociety.org To request a seat, email us at [email protected], or use the web form at: https://www.livermorejazzsociety.org/reserve-seats If seats are available, we will email you a written invitation with the concert address Seating capacity is limited, so advance notice is highly recommended For Livestream info, refer to the 'Events' page of our website listed above Suggested donation: $20 per person

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