COMING TO CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB! SEPTEMBER 11! THE FABULOUS! THE ONE AND ONLY! KEVIN MAHOGANY! SHOWTIMES: 9 and 11 P COVER: $15 YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT! PLUS...... “TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL” MASTER CLASS with KEVIN MAHOGANY www.kevinmahogany.com Kevin with Ray Brown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HrjCElyRiQ Watch all of Kevin's youtubes...fantastic, mesmerizing! Kevin's CD's will be available for him to sign at the workshop and at Cezanne, so you may want to wait and get one (or more) from him personally. WHEN: SEPTEMBER 11 TIME: 1-4 P WHERE: CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB 4100 Montrose Boulevard Above the Black Labrador WHAT TO BRING: A song to sing with a chart or sing a standard, but know your key. Notepad and pen! You may bring a digital recorder. No video cameras. Kevin wants everyone to sing, but you will not be forced, so do not worry! We want you to relax and have a great time! BOB HENSCHEN, Houston's premier jazz pianist, will be your accompanist! What a treat to sing with Bob, as he always plays to inspire great things from you! FEE: $65 ONLY! (advance reservations and payment required) PLUS PLUS!....... PRIVATE LESSON WITH KEVIN on FRIDAY, September 10, 45 minute sessions. Fee: $65 Times on the hour from 1-5 P Space limited, so book NOW! Star Singers Studio, 5901 Westheimer @ Fountainview PACKAGE DEALS: Show and Master Class: $75 (a $5 discount for the workshop) Show, Master Class and a Private Class: $130 (a huge deal! $15 discount) Tickets to the show are full price, so the discount is on the classes. You MUST be on time for the show. At 8:45, your tickets will be released if you have not checked in. You will pay for your tickets on your tab. Both shows WILL be sold out, so by getting a package deal, you will be assured of a seat. Checks sent and made out to: Jane Vandiver Star Singers Studio 1917 Augusta Dr. A6 Houston, TX 77057 INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS: 713-528-5330 CONTACT NUMBER on September 11: 281-300-1117 Kevin Mahogany

 With his gift for bebop, ballads, blues, and swinging jazz, Kevin Mahogany's talents emerged long before he was old enough to spell" record deal". "When I was a kid, music was just as important as English and math in our household" says Kansas-City-born, Kevin Mahogany. "In fact piano lessons were a grade school staple for the whole family."

 The Early Performing Years

 By 1970 after starting on piano and moving to clarinet, 12 year-old Kevin was playing the baritone saxophone. That same year he first played professionally with Eddie Baker's " New Breed Orchestra". Throughout high school he played in marching and concert band, orchestra and stage band as well as continuing his professional playing with Eddie Baker. But it was during his senior year in high school that his true talent was discovered- singing.

 Start the Music
 
When Kevin got to Baker University, he performed with various instrumental and vocal ensembles. He was allowed to form his own vocal jazz choir while at Baker. After graduating, he returned to his roots in Kansas City and played with a couple of bands before forming two groups, "Mahogany", a cross between contemporary R& B and jazz and " The Apollos" , a 60's R&B dance band. Both groups allowed Kevin to attract a huge following in the Kansas City are throughout the 80's. All the while, Kevin was continuing to develop his own style following artist like, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Al Jarreau and Eddie Jefferson.
In 1991, the NRE Trio heard Kevin while on tour in Kansas City and offered to him an invitation to tour with their trio. Shortly thereafter, he was introduced to Frank Mantooth and a friendship developed that had Kevin being featured on Frank's next CD.

 Earning Acclaim as a Recording Artist

 In February 1993, Kevin Debut album " Double Rainbow" hit the record stores. 
Its seldom-heard ballads, bop tunes and blues were met with instant acclaim. He recorded three more well received records -- " Songs and Moments", " You Got What It Takes", and " Pussy Cat Dues"-- with the independent German record label " Enja".

In 1995 Kevin joined with Warner Brothers and the next year released the self -titled CD," Kevin Mahogany". "Another Time, Another Place", My Romance, and " Portrait of Kevin Mahogany" closed out the next three years of Kevin at Warner Brothers.

After a short hiatus, Kevin returned to the scene in 2002 with Telarc records and released "Pride and Joy" , a tribute to the music of the great Motown era. The shaping of these tunes became very important to Kevin." When you listen to the artist that we respect and call the masters of jazz, they were doing the same thing, performing the music of their youth." Kevin continued," I want to do the same, and continue the tradition."

The latest venture for Kevin Mahogany has him stretching his wings and adding the title of "entrepreneur", to his resume. He has started his own label, " MAHOGANY JAZZ " with his partner Rick Cioffi, and has two projects scheduled for release. " KEVIN MAHOGANY -BIG BAND", and "TO: JOHNNY HARTMAN ", a tribute to the incredible vocalist of the 1940-70's.

With eleven CD's as a leader, and quite a few as a sideman, Kevin has proved to be the quintessential jazz vocalist. Newsweek describes him as " the standout jazz vocalist of his generation." New Yorker magazine writer Whitney Balliet writes, "There is little Mahogany cannot do." Says the LA TIMES, " Mahogany is one of the first truly gifted male vocalists to emerge in years." Don't Miss Kevin! Please call me to reserve your place at the workshop! MASTER CLASS INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS: 713-528-5330

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Note from Kevin:

Houston,Texas!

Its been a long time... But now I'M BACK !
I have a rare nightclub appearance at Cezannes.... But what I am really
excited about is seeing the people in my master class and teaching you how to take your performance to the next level! I'll be giving away some of my well guarded secrets along with the things " instrumentalist" wont tell you !!

We also have a few private lesson spots left. You can get even more
information and some one-on-one time to find out what you need to get
yourself and your career really moving !!  Don't let the title scare you! ALL LEVELS and ages are welcome to the MASTER CLASS!!
I don't know when I'll be back.. So take advantage of it NOW !! I look to
see you there... !!
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Kevin Mahogany