Marilyn Maye

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  Marilyn Maye is "the greatest white female singer in the world" according to Ella Fitzgerald!  Now, that's saying something.  I've had the pleasure to see her twice this year, once with the Heartland Men's Chorus and the other night at Jardine's.  She is a cabaret singer, a jazz singer and a legend.  She is simply amazing.  
  
  At 83 years old, she is full of piss and vinegar and makes no apologies.   She is smart, beautiful and has a voice stronger and more impactful than any others around.  Her voice took me on an emotional journey.  There were times that the tone of her voice and the way she sang a note made my heart wrench and my eyes fill with tears while other times laughing my ass off......all from her voice.  Truly an amazing story teller through the songs and in between the songs.  
  
  She has traveled the world, sang at Carnegie Hall and holds the honor of appearing the most times on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at a total of 76 times.  I believe her permanent home is here in Kansas City, but I have a feeling she in on the road often.  She performs at Jardine's a couple weeks of the year so keep your eye out and be sure to catch her if you can.  She is not slowing down and as a matter of fact, might actually be picking up some speed.

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  Posted on 09.03.11 Ken B.

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