Sony Holland w/ the Theo Saunders Quartet January 29, 2010

SONY HOLLAND with TSQ:
Theo Saunders, piano
Larry Koonse, guitar
John B. Williams, bass
Tony Austin, drums

2 shows: 7:30pm & 9:30pm - No Cover, Free Parking
@ the Culver City Radisson Hotel
Ticket Line: 310 649 1776 ext.4137
Reservations Advised!

Sure to delight L.A.'s discerning jazz fans, vocalist Sony Holland brings her sanguine sound to the Culver's Club for two shows on Friday, January 29th. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a decidedly modern jazz diva" Ms. Holland has won-over audiences everywhere with her smooth voice and with the infectious joy she takes in singing. She will be backed by a superb combo led by pianist Theo Saunders.

Born in a tiny town north of Minneapolis, Sony has toured Asia, performed in prestigious jazz festivals and in premier nightclubs such as the Blue Note, Yoshi's, Catalina's, the Dakota, the Rrazz Room and many more. Her melodic style allows for each word to be clearly heard. With a repertoire that includes classics from the Great American Songbook, originals and re-imagined contemporary songs, her concerts are known for their variety.

Though she is new to the Los Angeles area, Ms. Holland was brought to the attention of concert producer Merle Kreibich by the legendary jazz figure Dick LaPalm, who is known to have an ear for up and coming vocalists. After all, he has been a promoter for singers from Nat King Cole & Peggy Lee to Diana Krall and Roberta Gamborini. Ms. Kreibich has been portrayed by NPR as a one-woman army when it comes to promoting live jazz. With the dearth of good venues on the West Side, she has transformed a barroom in the Radisson into one of L.A.'s few true "listening rooms".

ON THE WEB: www.sonyholland.com

"A stylish, gracious singer who spins magic with every note and phrase she sings." Jack Neal, Sacramento Bee
"A decidedly modern jazz diva... She combines the bell tones of Streisand and the style of Nancy Wilson." Jane Ganahl, San Francisco Chronicle

Official Website: http://www.sonyholland.com