“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues, 31 July 2013 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

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“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues

Louise Howlett (Vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Bass)

Wed 31 July 2013

7 – pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND (All the June Shows were Sold Out)

Enjoy some old school standards as this Trio of well-known musicians celebrate the songs of the legendary women of Blues & Jazz: from golden era performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan, to modern songbrids Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones & Adelle. These women have all shared their stories, uniting women around the world [read more…]

“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues, 31 July 2013 BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDAlbert Combrink2013-07-19T12:39:03+02:00

Summertime (Gershwin): Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar (live)

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“Summertime”, Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass) – from the Opera “Porgy & Bess” by George & Ira Gershwin, after the novel by DuBose Heyward.

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town. This recording was catalogued in “The Summertime Connection”, a website dedicated to this extraordinary song.

Read more about Louise Howlett HERE:
http://www.louisehowlett.com

Read more about Albert Combrink HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com

Buy their CD “Night Sessions” HERE:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/combrinkhowlett

Follow Albert on Twitter:
@albertcombrink

Visit Alexander Bar’s Website:
http://alexanderbar.co.za/shows-upstairs/

Find Alexander Bar on Twitter:
@AlexanderBarCT

Poster Design: Bryn van [read more…]

Summertime (Gershwin): Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar (live)Albert Combrink2013-07-13T18:05:03+02:00

Black Coffee (Burke/Webster): Louise Howlett, Charles Lazar, Albert Combrink

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“Black Coffee” (Sonny Burke & Paul Francis Webster): Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass)

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town

Read more about Louise Howlett HERE:
http://www.louisehowlett.com

Read more about Albert Combrink HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com

Buy their CD “Night Sessions” HERE:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/combrinkhowlett

Follow Albert on Twitter:
@albertcombrink

Read more about this song HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com/2010/09/16/black-coffee/

Visit Alexander Bar’s Website:
http://alexanderbar.co.za/shows-upstairs/

Find Alexander Bar on Twitter:
@AlexanderBarCT

Poster Design: Bryn van Wyk (bryn@brynvanwyk.com)

Charles Lazar

Download Free Sheet Music of “Black Coffee” (Sonny [read more…]

Black Coffee (Burke/Webster): Louise Howlett, Charles Lazar, Albert CombrinkAlbert Combrink2013-07-09T20:06:21+02:00

Manhã de Carnaval: Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar @Alexander Bar

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Manhã de Carnaval (A day in the life of A fool (Bonfa/Maria) Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass)

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town

Read more about Louise Howlett HERE:
http://www.louisehowlett.com

Read more about Albert Combrink HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com

Buy their CD “Night Sessions” HERE:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/combrinkhowlett

Follow Albert on Twitter:
@albertcombrink

Visit Alexander Bar’s Website:
http://alexanderbar.co.za/shows-upstairs/

Find Alexander Bar on Twitter:
@AlexanderBarCT

Poster Design: Bryn van Wyk (bryn@brynvanwyk.com)

More about “A Day In The Life Of A Fool” (“Manhã de Carnaval“)

“Manhã de Carnaval” (“Morning of Carnival”), is the title of [read more…]

Manhã de Carnaval: Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar @Alexander BarAlbert Combrink2013-07-09T13:52:55+02:00

Willow Weep For Me: Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar @Alexander Bar LIVE

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“Willow Weep For Me” (Ann Ronell): Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass)

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town

Read more about Louise Howlett HERE:
http://www.louisehowlett.com

Read more about Albert Combrink HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com

Buy their CD “Night Sessions” HERE:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/combrinkhowlett

Follow Albert on Twitter:
@albertcombrink

Visit Alexander Bar’s Website:
http://alexanderbar.co.za/shows-upstairs/

Find Alexander Bar on Twitter:
@AlexanderBarCT

Poster Design: Bryn van Wyk (bryn@brynvanwyk.com)

More about the song “Willow Weep For Me” (Ann Ronell)

“Willow Weep for Me” is a popular song composed [read more…]

Willow Weep For Me: Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar @Alexander Bar LIVEAlbert Combrink2013-07-09T12:38:55+02:00

Love for Sale: Louise Howlett, Charles Lazar, Albert Combrink (Alexander Bar Live)

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“Love for Sale” (Cole Porter): Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass)

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town

Read more about Louise Howlett HERE:
http://www.louisehowlett.com

Read more about Albert Combrink HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com

Buy their CD “Night Sessions” HERE:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/combrinkhowlett

Follow Albert on Twitter:
@albertcombrink

Visit Alexander Bar’s Website:
http://alexanderbar.co.za/shows-upstairs/

Find Alexander Bar on Twitter:
@AlexanderBarCT

Poster Design: Bryn van Wyk (bryn@brynvanwyk.com)

More about the song “Love for Sale” (Cole Porter)

“Love for Sale” is a song by Cole Porter, from the musical The New Yorkers which opened on Broadway on December [read more…]

Love for Sale: Louise Howlett, Charles Lazar, Albert Combrink (Alexander Bar Live)Albert Combrink2013-07-09T11:40:57+02:00

Live Video: Lady Sings the Blues (Holiday & Nichols): Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles Lazar

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Lady Sings the Blues (Holiday & Nichols): Louise Howlett (vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Double Bass)

Recorded Live at Alexander Bar, Cape Town

Read more about Louise Howlett HERE:
http://www.louisehowlett.com

Read more about Albert Combrink HERE:
https://www.albertcombrink.com

Buy their CD “Night Sessions” HERE:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/combrinkhowlett

Follow Albert on Twitter:
@albertcombrink

Poster Design: Bryn van Wyk (bryn@brynvanwyk.com)

Visit Alexander Bar’s Website:
http://alexanderbar.co.za/shows-upstairs/

Find Alexander Bar on Twitter:
@AlexanderBarCT

More about the Song:

“Lady Sings the Blues” was co-written by jazz singer Billie Holiday, and jazz [read more…]

Live Video: Lady Sings the Blues (Holiday & Nichols): Louise Howlett, Albert Combrink, Charles LazarAlbert Combrink2013-07-09T09:40:32+02:00

Photos: “Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues, 26 June 2013

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“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues

Louise Howlett (Vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Bass)

June 2013 SOLD OUT SHOWS

Albert Combrink, Louise Howlett, Charles Lazar perform at Alexander Bar and Café, Cape Town

Alexander Bar, 76 Strand Street , Cape Town CBD
MAP AND DIRECTIONS
VENUE PHOTOS

Booking:BOOK ONLINE
Information: 021 300 1652 [read more…]

Photos: “Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues, 26 June 2013Albert Combrink2013-06-27T15:58:26+02:00

“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues, 26 June 2013

Albert Combrink2013-05-08T19:12:59+02:00

“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues

Louise Howlett (Vocals), Albert Combrink (Piano), Charles Lazar (Bass)

Wed 26 June 2013

7-8pm SOLD OUT

9-10pm – Second show added by public demand SOLD OUT

Enjoy some old school standards as this Trio of well-known musicians celebrate the songs of the legendary women of Blues & Jazz: from golden era performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan, to modern songbrids Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones & Adelle. These women have all shared their stories, uniting women around [read more…]

“Lady Sings the Blues” at the Alexander Bar – Famous Women of Jazz & Blues, 26 June 2013Albert Combrink2013-05-08T19:12:59+02:00

CT tango Ensemble LIVE Video: Libertango (Piazzolla) – Baxter 2013

Albert Combrink2013-04-28T17:41:57+02:00

Libertango (Piazzolla):

CT Tango Ensemble

Stanislav Angelov – Bandoneon & Accordeon / Albert Combrink – Piano / Petrus de Beer – Violin / Carles Lazar – Double Bass / Peter Narun – Guitar

Performed in “Piazzolla & Beyond” at the Cape Town Concert Series, Baxter Concert Hall, Cape Town, South Africa – LIVE Amateur Video

This work was recorded on CT Tango Ensemble’s FIRST CD “El Tango en Africa”

– “… a special African flavor’ of wildness and mystery.~ Tania Lukic-Marx: Accordions Worldwide”

– ‘The album is unique in the African sounds blend in thoroughly with the traditional tango rhythm.” ~ [read more…]

CT tango Ensemble LIVE Video: Libertango (Piazzolla) – Baxter 2013Albert Combrink2013-04-28T17:41:57+02:00