HILLARY SMITH
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HILLARY SMITH (Vocals) Jim Ahrend (Piano) - Rob "Milo" Jaramillo (Bass) Glenn Kostur (Saxophone) - John Trentacosta (Drums) Friday, March 22nd MUSEUM HILL CAFE Doors - 6:00pm / Concert - 7:00pm TIX: $25.00 / $20.00 SFMC members Info and Reservations: 505-946-7934 |
In another rare occasion and a testament to the word persistence, SFMC is once again proud to present the iconic vocalist Hillary Smith in a jazz setting at The Museum Hill Cafe. It’s not often that Hillary comes out to do a concert primarily consisting of jazz standards, but when she does, it always proves to be unforgettable.
Just as Tony Bennett has showcased the hidden jazz talent of so many pop artists such as Lady Gaga, and Cheryl Crow, just to name a few, so have I been chasing Hillary to show off her amazing jazz talent, going back to the unforgettable days at Bumble Bee’s more than a decade ago. So come on out and experience some history in the making.
Just as Tony Bennett has showcased the hidden jazz talent of so many pop artists such as Lady Gaga, and Cheryl Crow, just to name a few, so have I been chasing Hillary to show off her amazing jazz talent, going back to the unforgettable days at Bumble Bee’s more than a decade ago. So come on out and experience some history in the making.
With a deep soulfulness rooted in the Gospel-driven churches of her youth, a classically trained vocal instrument that’s
a natural wonder, and a God-given instinct for swinging a lyric, vocalist Hillary Smith has been electrifying audiences across
the United States for more than 30 years.
A native of Hobbs, New Mexico, Hill first made her mark in the ’80s with gutsy performances of rockin’ blues and funk, and she’s fronted a number of popular bands in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area over the years. Chief among the early groups was the multi-award-winning Strictly Taboo, whose debut album, “Playing with Fire”, got heavy rotation on local and international radio. In recent years, Hillary has been digging deeper into the blues with guitarist Chris Dracup and bassist Marcus Casman in the Soul Kitchen trio—yet another award-winning, crowd-pleasing venture.
In 2010, a chance encounter with singer/songwriters Mandy Buchanan and Yvonne Perea opened an exciting new chapter in Hill’s career that recast her as not just a vocalist, but as a singer/songwriter. The three ladies found a sweet spot in their acoustic trio hONEyhoUSe, whose 2011 debut album, “Sun”, found its way to the podium as “Best of the Year” at the New Mexico Music Awards.
a natural wonder, and a God-given instinct for swinging a lyric, vocalist Hillary Smith has been electrifying audiences across
the United States for more than 30 years.
A native of Hobbs, New Mexico, Hill first made her mark in the ’80s with gutsy performances of rockin’ blues and funk, and she’s fronted a number of popular bands in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area over the years. Chief among the early groups was the multi-award-winning Strictly Taboo, whose debut album, “Playing with Fire”, got heavy rotation on local and international radio. In recent years, Hillary has been digging deeper into the blues with guitarist Chris Dracup and bassist Marcus Casman in the Soul Kitchen trio—yet another award-winning, crowd-pleasing venture.
In 2010, a chance encounter with singer/songwriters Mandy Buchanan and Yvonne Perea opened an exciting new chapter in Hill’s career that recast her as not just a vocalist, but as a singer/songwriter. The three ladies found a sweet spot in their acoustic trio hONEyhoUSe, whose 2011 debut album, “Sun”, found its way to the podium as “Best of the Year” at the New Mexico Music Awards.
WITH SINCERE THANKS - TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS AND GRANTOR
Meredith R. Speers and Seamus Malin
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Sustaining Members: JERI and DON BALICK
