The
Freight presents Vocal Jazz Open Mic—an evening that gives vocalists
(including you!) an opportunity to step into the spotlight, backed by
pianist/composer Ellen Hoffman.
Here's what singers should know:
solo/duo/trio/a cappella, all voices and all styles are welcome. Jazz,
blues, doo-wop and be-bop, Broadway or boogie . . . Stephen Sondheim or
Stevie Wonder . . . Little Richard or Susan Boyle! A swing tune or a
Sting tune, or a song you wrote last month: it's all good. Whether you
are a professional singer, a beginner, or somewhere in between, Ellen
will help you sound your best, with or without written music.
Ellen
has appeared at jazz festivals across the country. She has performed
with many artists, including Tuck & Patti, Linda Ronstadt, Linda
Tillery, Mark Murphy, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Freight favorites
Oak, Ash & Thorn, and countless others. She directs the Berkeley
Broadway Singers, and has written extensively for Oakland East Bay
Symphony. Ellen also has a long history of inspiring and encouraging
singers at open mics at Pete Escovedo's Club, Anna's Jazz Island, and
the Berkeley City Club.
Visit Ellen's website