With roots in ragtime and blues and the slave work songs used in the fields, jazz is not only a soulful art form, but also reflects a not-to-be-forgotten part of American history and culture. Nowadays, the genre continues to be as significant as it was in the Roaring Twenties, boasting around 40 subgenres, from cool jazz to swing. If you consider yourself a jazz expert, start spreadin’ the news because a dynamic Candlelight Jazz week tribute is coming to town.
You can experience jazz at its best form this season, as you’re surrounded by thousands of twinkling candles! This concert will take place at a whoopee spot, the creative Sheen Center for Thought & Culture on Bleecker Street. The performance arts venue, widely recognized for bridging the gap between art and spirituality, will welcome a talented local jazz band in a candlelit setting to recreate Frank Sinatra’s iconic songs, including “Fly Me to the Moon” and “The Way You Look Tonight”.
Candlelight Jazz: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Although Chicago was “his kind of town”, Sinatra’s connection to New York knows no bounds. From dedicating songs to The City that Never Sleeps to being a regular at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, NYC held a special place in Ol’ Blue Eyes’ heart. So it seems fitting for Candlelight Jazz to dedicate an intimate tribute to The Gentleman of the Board, a huge icon that embodies the spirit of vocal jazz and swing.
The crazy talented musicians of PureSoul will give their take on familiar Sinatra classics that can make anyone swoon and want to belt out the lyrics. From “Strangers in the Night” and “Come Fly with Me” to “Fly Me to the Moon” and “The Way You Look Tonight”, hearing these endearing songs as you’re enveloped in warm candlelight is the ultimate way to celebrate International Jazz Day.
This mesmerizing Candlelight tribute is just a glance away. Whether you want to dress up for the occasion or go a more informal route, it’s all up to you. So head to the Sheen Center in Noho this season and don’t let it slip away!
There are two back-to-back performances set for 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm, so you can choose whichever fits your schedule best.