Richard Cortez at the Yardbird Suite Co-Presented by Evolution Wonder Lounge

Description

Multi-million stream NYC-based recording artist and interpreter of The Great American Songbook Richard Cortez makes his Yardbird Suite (and Canada) debut.

Cortez, known for his velvety baritone voice, performs timeless standards with a personal flare all the while honoring the material with a historians sensibility. In a swinging show comprised of well known songs performed by Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and Tony Bennett as well as rare gems unearthed by Richard’s vast knowledge of this cherished repertoire – this is an appearance not to be missed!

Richard just wrapped a national tour promoting Mood Swings that included venues like Cafe Vivace, The Black Cat and Catalina Club where he headlined his own show as well as opened for 96 year old jazz legend Marilyn Maye. Recent performances in distinguished productions such as Live at Emmet’s Place with the Emmet Cohen Trio, or Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz at Pride with Tony/Grammy Award winner Bryan Carter, have marked the vocalist’s career for success.

Richard Cortez’s personalized renderings of timeless treasures by Cole Porter, The Gershwin Brothers, Jerome Kern, and so many others deliver sweetness, self-assuredness and disarming vulnerability with a well-timed wit. Richard breathes exciting new life into this beloved material, forever reminding us that as we progress as a society, so do our stories told within these sacred songs.

Yardbird Suite doors open at 7:00 pm and show starts at 8:00 pm. Cabaret seating: first come, first served. May share a table with new friends if the performance is busy.

Parking: Scan the QR code in the parking lot and pay online to ensure you will not be ticketed. Can also use the new HotSpot APP available for smart phones. The parking rate is $6 maximum from 5 pm to 2 am or $2.50 per half hour.