SYMPHONY GUILD JAZZ NIGHT FEBRUARY 18

Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, 7:30-10:30 PM
Daryl’s Downtown, 151 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson

Sheila Landis, seven-time winner of “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist” in the annual Detroit Music Awards, will perform at the Jackson Symphony Guild’s Night of Jazz and Blues on Feb. 18.

Vocalist with passion for Jazz to be featured performer at Guild event

A seven-time winner in the Detroit Music Awards will be the star of the Guild’s 12th Annual Night of Jazz and Blues. Vocalist and bandleader Sheila Landis has been tapped to perform her unique style of jazz, Latin and blues at this year’s event from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Rose Room at Daryl’s Downtown, 151 W. Michigan Ave., downtown Jackson. She won her Detroit Music Awards for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist.” She draws her inspiration from Classic jazz vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday as well as from such modern artists as Joni Mitchell, the Beatles and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Accompanying Landis will be musicians with impressive credentials. Rick Matle, a performer for over 25 years, his formative studies included jazz and classical guitar. Keyboard player Duncan McMillan, began studying piano at age 5. He is in demand as both a pianist and organist. Jazz percussionist David Taylor studied percussion performance under various teachers. He has performed shows at the Fox, Fisher Theatre and with the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra.

The Landis Quartet will be performing selections from the well-loved repertoires of Duke Ellington‘s I’m Beginning to See the Light, Antonio Carlos Jobim’s Girl from Ipanem, Stevie Wonder’s Another Star, Louis Jordan’s Knock Me a Kiss. Included also will be songs of George Gershwin, Peggy Lee and Burt Bacharach.

Landis began her music career in 1973 and formed her own company in 1981. Since then she has produced more than 20 LPs and disks. She is a regular participant in jazz festivals, and she performs regularly at nightclubs, restaurants, art fairs, fund-raising events, corporate events and universities.

Admission is $40 per person in advance and $45 per person at the door (if seating is still available). Corporate tables for eight are available for $400. The table will be marked with the company or individual’s name. Reserved tables also are available for patrons with eight paid reservations. An hors d’oeuvres buffet including chicken satay, meat and vegetable wraps, penne pasta, and other delectable items will be available from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Cash Bar

To make a reservation or for more information, call the Jackson Symphony Orchestra at 517-782-3221, ext.117. Make checks payable to the Jackson Symphony Guild and mail to 215 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201. VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Reservation deadline is February, 12.