John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell:
Nat King Cole & The Ladies of Song
Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 8pm
presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre
Artist Sponsor:
Thomas Rogers and Sally Anderson
Media Sponsor
This performance is presented without an intermission.
Songs will be announced from the stage.
John Pizzarelli: Vocals and Guitar
Catherine Russell: Vocals
Mike Karn: Bass
Isaiah Thompson: Piano
Paying homage to Nat King Cole and the iconic singers featured on his historic television show – like Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, and Carmen McRae – Pizzarelli and Russell perform Cole’s memorable hits, along with timeless works from The Ladies of Song.
The concert will include songs from the following:
Route 66 – Nat King Cole Trio
Hit That Jive, Jack! – Nat King Cole Trio
Straighten Up and Fly Right - Nat King Cole Trio
Errand Boy/Girl for Rhythm - Nat King Cole Trio
My Ideal - Nat King Cole Trio
Nature Boy - Nat King Cole Trio
Deed I Do - Nat King Cole Trio
Paper Moon - Nat King Cole Trio
How Deep is the Ocean – Peggy Lee
Somebody Loves Me - Ella Fitzgerald
I Don’t Know Enough About You – Peggy Lee
I Only Have Eyes for You – Carman McRae
Devil and The Deep Blue Sea – Ella Fitzgerald
Come Rain or Shine – Billie Holiday
Who Cares – Ella Fitzgerald
Nice Work if you Can Get It – Billie Holiday
I Cover the Waterfront – Billie Holiday