Rising star and jazz vocalist, Yaala Ballin, will be performing at Smalls Jazz Club in New York. Promoting her debut album, Travlin’ Alone, her approach to jazz is best described as new and refreshing.

Details:
Friday, June 12th 2009
(7:30 pm, 9:00 pm)
entrance is $20

Artist Background:
Born in Israel, 25 year old Yaala Ballin began her jazz career while in high school. Immersing herself in the artistry of Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington, with their profound synthesis of soul and sophistication, she rapidly became an integral part of Israel’s vibrant jazz community. Arriving in New York in 2005, she quickly won the admiration of many of the city’s brightest talents.

Album Release:
Travlin’ Alone is Ms. Ballin’s debut recording as a leader. The performances are highly personal statements, perfectly balancing each song’s narrative qualities with Ms. Ballin’s outstanding command of theory and harmony. The CD swings relentlessly, and is infused throughout with the profound inflection and emotional subtext of the deepest Blues.

More information at www.yaalaballin.com.

Location:
Smalls Jazz Club
183 West 10th street
New York City, N.Y. 10014
www.smallsjazzclub.com

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