BEHIA JAZZ join Headline Management portfolio

Their music comprise Jazz original compositions with lyrics in English, arranged jazz standards, and sometimes Brazilian and original gypsy styled music. It could be refered to as jazz string music because of the 3 string instruments : 2 guitars and a voice considered as a string instrument!

They are BEHIA JAZZ, fronted by the amazing talent that is Behia, both beautiful and intelligent, and blessed with a musical talent that just has to be heard.

And you will have the opportunity to do just that! BEHIA JAZZ will be touring the UK from September when they complete their summer season in Cannes.

Tour details will be available on our website soon. Venues wishing to book this outstanding jazz trio are invited to contact astrid@headlinemanagement.co.uk

Meet Paul Austin Kelly and Kenny Clayton

“Paul Austin Kelly and Kenny Clayton are a duo made in heaven,” according to celebrated UK soprano Lesley Garrett, already a fan of these two talented musicians.






Appearing together in a series of concerts enticingly titled, “One Enchanted Evening”, the new performing team of Kelly & Clayton will be offering an evening of selections from the Great American Songbook, beloved music from the 30’s through the 70’s.

Capturing the magic of the early decades of American popular music, Kelly and Clayton present a programme of timeless lyrical and sophisticated music. They draw primarily on the works of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart and Jerome Kern, but also breathe new life into such diverse descendants of these icons as Dave Frishberg and Billy Joel.

Their repertoire includes the classics People Will Say We’re In Love, Some Enchanted Evening, and I Only Have Eyes for You, songs which were made famous by such legendary American singers as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Mel Torme.

Together, the dynamic performing duo of Kelly & Clayton covers all ends of the musical spectrum, from pop to opera, from jazz standards to classical song.

Find out more about this talented duo, please visit their website: http://www.myspace.com/paulaustinkelly

Bookings are being handled by Astrid at Headline Management: astrid@headlinemanagement.co.uk

Don't pidgeonhole Russ Lorenson as jazz or a Tony Bennett tribute

"Lorenson is not just a crooner covering the traditional Sinatra style or trying to be the next Connick, he is his own man." --Brenton Plourde, Jazz Review

Russ Lorenson has established a reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading interpreters of jazz standards, with a sound and approach that place him at the intersection of Broadway, jazz, and pop – the very essence of the Great American Songbook. Jazz Review says that “Lorenson is not just a crooner covering the traditional Sinatra style or trying to be the next Connick; he is his own man.”

Nominated for a 2007 MAC Award by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, Russ Lorenson’s passion for the stage started as a youngster, with a performing career that began at age seven in his home town of Philadelphia.

As an actor he has appeared in musical productions with theatre companies throughout California and has toured with the National Theatre for Children. As a choral conductor and vocal coach, Russ was the Associate Conductor of the award-winning California Youth Chorale for 5 years. As a vocalist he has toured the US, UK and Europe, appearing in concert with such luminaries as Broadway star Karen Mason, “Queen of Cabaret” Andrea Marcovicci, jazz diva Wesla Whitfield, and as the opening act for the legendary Eartha Kitt.

Russ celebrates an American music icon in his show, Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett. Lorenson’s tribute to the man whom Frank Sinatra called "the best singer in the business" premiered in July 2006 as the opening act for the legendary Eartha Kitt and is currently enjoying sold-out runs across the country, including both The Empire Plush Room and Jazz at Pearl's in San Francisco, Sterling’s Upstairs in Los Angeles, and New York's famed Iridium Jazz Club. The show is musically directed by renowned jazz pianist Kelly Park.In honor – not impersonation – of Mr. Bennett (whose birth name translates to “blessed” in Italian), and his successful career spanning over six decades, Lorenson performs an array of the crooner’s biggest hits, including “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “Fly Me To The Moon,” “Because of You” and “The Shadow of Your Smile.”“I find great inspiration in Mr. Bennett’s music and artistic vision,” says Lorenson. “The Great American Songbook has had no greater champion, and I am honored to be singing Mr. Bennett’s greatest hits and sharing the story of his life.”Russ' previous nightclub show, A Little Travelin’ Music, played to sold-out audiences on both coasts.

His debut CD, of the same name, was released in May 2006 on the LML Music label and features songs from the show and includes duets with special guests Shawn Ryan and Klea Blackhurst.

His second CD, What I Want For Christmas, was also released on LML Music in 2006, and has received extensive radio airplay in major markets across the US. Both CD's were included on the Nominating Ballot for the 2006 Grammy Awards in the category of "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album" alongside such artists as Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, and John Pizzarelli.

In recognition of his solid and sophisticated musical vocabulary, Talkin’Broadway.com called Russ “an elegant performer who has faultless musical taste and vocal phrasing. He has a voice that is reminiscent of some of the great singers like Tony Bennett, Chet Baker and a little of Mel Tormé.” The Los Angeles Times said that he brings “a supple voice and strong sense of characterization to all his songs." The San Diego Union-Tribune said that his “relaxed, easy deliveries...seem natural and heartfelt..." BeyondChron.com said, “Not only does Lorenson have the soul of the greats – Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and other dream crooners of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – he has the band with him to really bring those decades to life.” The Coronado Journal simply called him “…irresistible…”

This is a performer of outstanding qualities. You cannot simply pridgeonhole Russ in any one genre, his all-round abilities make him unique. Headline Management are looking forward to bringing his shows to UK audiences in the very near future.

To learn more about Russ, please visit his website.