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The Mads Tolling Quartet performs at Anthology on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Click here for tickets.
GRAMMY-NOMINATED SOUL/R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER, KEYBOARDIST
SAN DIEGO, CALIF., Oct. 12 – Grammy-nominated soul and R&B singer-songwriter and keyboardist Amel Larrieux will seduce listeners with her distinctive sound and virtuosic vocal style for two nights at Anthology: Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Amel’s collaboration with Stanley Clarke and Glenn Lewis, a cover of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway’s 1972 song “Where Is the Love”, was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2004 Grammy Awards.
Born and raised in New York, Amel honed her musical sensibilities in her diverse, artistic neighborhood of Greenwich Village. In the 1990s, she found fame as co-founder of the R&B/hip-hop duo Groove Theory with Bryce Wilson. The pair’s debut album, “Groove Theory,” included radio hits “Tell Me,” Keep Tryin’” and “Baby Luv.” In 1996, Amel was featured as a guest vocalist on the debut album of Sade’s band, Sweetback.
Amel released a solo album, “Infinite Possibilities,” in 2000. Her solo debut saw her expanding her musical horizons—it included a few tracks (such as the song “Down”) that could be described as “acid jazz”: a fusion of jazz, soul and funk.
She’s released three albums on her own independent label, Blisslife Records, which she founded in 2003. One of these releases, 2004’s “Bravebird,” includes the track “For Real,” which inspired Ebony magazine to rave about her “ethereal high-octave vocals that bring to mind Minnie Riperton.”
Her third solo record, 2006’s “Morning,” is Amel’s highest-charting album to date, peaking at #74 on the Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay chart.
In May 2007, Amel released her fourth solo album, “Lovely Standards,” an album of jazz covers, which made it into the Top 5 of Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums. Her single “No One Else” appears on the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s 2007 film “Why Did I Get Married?”
ABOUT ANTHOLOGY
Anthology is San Diego’s premier, award-winning live music venue and fine dining restaurant, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Little Italy in downtown San Diego. Inside, Anthology comes to life in the spirit of a 1940s supper club—with a decidedly swank and modern spin—to deliver a harmonious gathering of food, music and world-class ambience. On the stage, Anthology plays host to local, regional and international recording artists in jazz, rock, blues, Latin, singer-songwriter and world music in a performing space that boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and immaculate acoustics.
Anthology’s New American cuisine is inspired by consulting chef and award-winning culinary superstar Bradley Ogden. In just over a year, Anthology has garnered such acclaim as “Best New Jazz Club” by CityBeat, “Best Restaurant Design” by Riviera Magazine and “Best Live Music Venue” by CitySearch.
For a complete listing of upcoming events, with more details about and tickets and artists, and to find more information about private party events, visit www.AnthologySD.com.
Anthology is located at 1337 India Street (between A and Ash Streets).
Tickets are available at the Anthology Box Office, by calling 619.595.0300 and at www.AnthologySD.com.
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