There will never be another Carmen McRae, once touted as “The World’s Best New Singer” by Downbeat magazine. To pay tribute to her contributions, globally acclaimed pianist & singer Karen Edwards, will present the music performance production titled ‘What About Carmen’. The event will be held on Sunday, April 5th at 2:30pm at Atlanta’s Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Carmen McRae’s tradition of musical excellence continues through the works of great artists like Grammy nominated singing sensation Karen Edwards. Sponsored by Royalty Productions, the show will highlight not only the music, but also the life and times of Mrs McRae. The afternoon’s festivities begin with a preliminary performance by Sweet Lu Olutosin & his band featuring renowned artists Tyrone Jackson (piano), Kevin Smith(bass), Larry Wilson (drums) Derrick James (sax) and Sweet Lu Olutosin (vocals).
Karen Edwards is considered to be one of the finest pure Jazz singer/pianists performing today. She’s collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Pharaoh Sanders, Tony Bennett, and Prince. Karen (now a resident of Munich, Germany) makes her first US appearance in over a decade to celebrate the Carmen McRae Centennial. Tickets are available at https://whataboutcarmen.
For additional information about this performance in Atlanta, please contact Royalty Productions at: (315) 838-5524 or email: kathy@sweetlumusic.com
Carmen McRae’s tradition of musical excellence continues through the works of great artists like Grammy nominated singing sensation Karen Edwards. Sponsored by Royalty Productions, the show will highlight not only the music, but also the life and times of Mrs McRae. The afternoon’s festivities begin with a preliminary performance by Sweet Lu Olutosin & his band featuring renowned artists Tyrone Jackson (piano), Kevin Smith(bass), Larry Wilson (drums) Derrick James (sax) and Sweet Lu Olutosin (vocals).
Karen Edwards is considered to be one of the finest pure Jazz singer/pianists performing today. She’s collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Pharaoh Sanders, Tony Bennett, and Prince. Karen (now a resident of Munich, Germany) makes her first US appearance in over a decade to celebrate the Carmen McRae Centennial. Tickets are available at https://whataboutcarmen.
For additional information about this performance in Atlanta, please contact Royalty Productions at: (315) 838-5524 or email: kathy@sweetlumusic.com
