FROM SOUTHPORT RECORDS
www.chicagosound.com
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
Southport Records Presents…
Eugenia Elliott
Eugenia Elliott – vocals, Bobby Schiff – piano and Steve Dawson – guitar
Southport Records Presents an Ongoing Series at Katerina’s:
The First Saturday of Every Month! 6:30 – 9:00 PM
With Label Partners/Presenters:
Bradley Parker-Sparrow – piano / Joanie Pallatto – voice
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
Southport Records Presents
Eugenia Elliott
6:30 – 9:00 PM $5 COVER
Katerina’s
1920 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
773-348-7592 (Please call for reservations)
www.katerinas.com
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Eugenia Elliott – vocalist and composer
An accomplished flute player, Eugenia Elliott has been singing all her life. Her heart lies in her love of singing. Since a move to Chicago in 1991 from the east coast, Eugenia has made her mark on the Chicago music scene in a wide variety of musical genres that include vocal jazz standards, bluegrass, old time country and popular contemporary music. Ms. Elliott has worked as a clinical social worker and massage therapist, noting that there is a symbiotic bond between the two professions and music in that all are dedicated to relationships, communication and healing.
"Where or When" (1999 Southport) is a soulful recording of songs from her Mother's era – Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, George & Ira Gershwin – all sung with clarity of tone, tenderness and love. Featuring the arrangements and piano of Bobby Schiff, as musical director.
The New Album: “4000 Weeks”
Eugenia’s steady development as a musician has led naturally to the world of songwriting. “Melodies have always lived in my head”, she says, “and have been waiting for an opportunity to be brought to life”. She admires the poetry of the great songwriters and also loves the sound of language. “4000 Weeks” has been nurtured into existence with the extensive talents of singer/songwriter Steve Dawson as producer, musician and engineer. This partnership has resulted in a lush and versatile sound that brings together much of Eugenia’s singing history into one album. "4000 Weeks" is the missing link between the torchy country songs of the 40s and 50s and the acoustic-based indie music of the present. The 13 tracks feel comfortably lived-in—like a group of recently re-discovered standards—featuring Elliott's rich, warm alto, uncomplicated arrangements and glowing harmonies.
www.eugeniaelliott.com
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Bobby Schiff
Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Pianist, Producer – Bobby Schiff is one of Chicago's premiere Jazz pianists. Over 35 years playing in a variety of bands and venues, with greats like Mel Torme and Peggy Lee, provide a rich sure sound from his keyboard. His award winning commercial music business throughout the 70's, along with feature film and television work in Los Angeles keep Bobby working primarily in Chicago as one of the nation's premier vocal arrangers and accompanists. "Late Game" (Southport 2006) is his first album as a leader.
"Schiff communicates with his audience intuitively, giving you the feeling that you're there in the studio with him, strolling the aisles leisurely and quite at ease." – Jim Santella, allaboutjazz.com
www.bobbyschiffmusic.com
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Steve Dawson
A true Chicago original – guitarist and singer-songwriter, producer and teacher, front man for the Chicago band Dolly Varden, Dawson is an artist well worth getting to know!
"Steve Dawson's graceful, poetic pop songs are akin to a volume of great short stories in their precise, exacting wordplay and soulful heartache." – CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
http://stevedawsonmusic.com
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Southport Records presents an ongoing series of events at Katerina’s on the first Saturday of every month! Label partners Bradley Parker-Sparrow, piano and Joanie Pallatto, voice open each set with their original duets and improvisations. Southport Records will present a mix of artists from the label roster, featuring jazz, avant garde, classical, cabaret, world and new music. The co-host of this event, Katerina’s, has evolved into a unique listening experience and environment, with fine programming, including jazz, world, and pop forms. As always, Katerina’s serves great cocktails and fine food! Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts.
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Southport Records celebrates the documentation of recording Chicago artists for the past thirty-six years! Sparrow Sound Design (1977 – 2013)
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All SOUTHPORT CDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:
www.amazon.com
www.emphasisentertainment.com
www.jazzmart.com
www.cadencebuilding.com
www.cityhallrecords.com
See and hear Joanie & Sparrow on myspace and youtube!
www.myspace.com/joaniepallatto
www.youtube.com/joaniepallatto
Southport Records
www.chicagosound.com
773-281-8510