Emerald City Jazz Kings "Why Don't Do You Right?"

The Jazz Kings close their 19th season with a focus on those great female vocalists who shared the stage with jazz ensembles but never made it to the stardom or mega-stardom enjoyed by Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald or Billie Holiday. But in fact, these phenomenal vocalists were stars in their own wonderful ways, as this sparkling evening will evidence!

The show, set for May 9 beginning at 1:30 p.m., will include a few nods to Ella, Billie, and Peggy, of course, before turning to exquisite sides by Anita O’Day, Julie London, Helen Ward, Marion Hutton, and Helen Forrest. Look for beauts as “Cry Me A River”, “Hold Tight”, “The Peanut Vendor”, “Goody, Goody”, “Is That All There Is”, “I Only Have Eyes For You”, and “Why Don’t You Do Right?”

Jazz Kings crooner Shirley Andress will lead this vocal trip to the past. Call the Florence Events Center for tickets at 541-997-1994 or visit the on-line box office at www.eventcenter.org.