Description
In a rare live performance of two simpatico artists hailing from opposite sides of the
country, San Francisco vocalist Sherri Roberts reunites with longtime collaborator
New York bassist Harvie S to revisit material from their acclaimed CDs, as well as
delve into newer favorites.
Called “A superior bop and standards vocalist” by the Los Angeles Times, Sherri is
deeply influenced by the West Coast Cool vocal style of the ’50’s, while Harvie cut
his musical teeth on the bandstand as a distinguished leader and sideman with
countless East Coast jazz heavyweights. They’ve bridged this geographic divide over
the decades by co-producing four recordings that “demonstrate(s) the synergy two
empathetic artists can share when the stars are in line.” (All About Jazz.)
While Sherri has enjoyed several past engagements here, this marks Harvie’s maiden
voyage at Keys Jazz Bistro. He is an award winning bassist and veteran of the jazz
and Latin scenes, and he’s recorded and toured with the likes of Kenny Barron, Stan
Getz, Karrin Allyson, Pat Martino and John Scofield among many others. His
innovative creative partnership with Sheila Jordan redefined bass/vocal performance.
This evening joyfully marks a reunion of the band members on Sherri and Harvie’s
last recording together, Anybody’s Spring – Keys Bistro favorites David Udolf on
piano and Akira Tana on drums.
