Teaser for jazz/cabaret singer Shepley Metcalf's "Can You Surry? The Songs of Laura Nyro" show debuting on May 22, 2012 at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, with music director Tom LaMark on piano, Chris Rathbun on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums and special guests Maury Martin on clarinet and sax, and Elaine DeLorenzo and LIz Costa on vocals. The show is also booked at the Metropolitan Room in New York City on November 1 and November 10, 2012, with Janice Friedman on piano, Jim Whitney on bass, and Willard Dyson on drums. Laura Nyro (1947-1997) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2012. Called "one of the most important singer/songwriters of the '60s and '70s" (Rolling Stone), Nyro fused elements of soul, folk, jazz and Broadway tradition to create her unique sound. Her albums earned her a devoted following, and many of her songs (And When I Die, Stoned Soul Picnic, Eli's Coming, Wedding Bell Blues) became huge hits for other performers. As a long-time fan ! of Nyro's work, Metcalf decided to take a detour from her usual American Songbook repertoire to create this show. For more info, please visit www.shepleymetcalf.com Photo: Richard Howard
