Celebrate Valentine's Day with legendary Jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater on February 14, 2006 at 8:00pm Rose Theater in Frederick P. Rose Hall. Building on the tradition of great romance and great music, Jazz at Lincoln Center continues its celebration of Valentine's Day. In the stylish setting of Rose Theater with it's sophisticated sound, Dee Dee Bridgewater brings her band to the stage for a concert that will melt hearts and heat up romances. One of the best jazz singers of her generation, GRAMMY award-winning artist Dee Dee Bridgewater makes her Rose Theater debut to Jazz at Lincoln Center for a memorable Valentine's Day concert.Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater is the recipient of a Tony award, two Grammy's, and the top musical honor in France - the Victoire de la Musique - plus she has been nominated for London theaters Laurence Oliver Award. Ms. Bridgewater captured the hearts of audiences worldwide in The Wiz with her signature song, "If You Believe." Ms. Bridgewater shares her knowledge and enthusiasm about jazz as host of National Public Radio's popular series Jazz Set with Dee Dee Bridgewater. Ms. Bridgewater made her phenomenal New York debut in 1970 as the lead vocalist for the band led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, one of the premier jazz orchestras of the time. Her career includes performing and recording recordings with such giants as Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Max Roach and Roland Kirk. She jumped at the chance to act and sing on Broadway where her voice, beauty and stage presence won her great success and a Tony Award for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wiz. Her many accomplishments have secured her reputation as a consummate entertainer.
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