JAZZ
Kim Nalley with Larry Vuckovich Trio
Sat, May 03
|Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage
Join us for the powerhouse vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley with Larry Vuckovich on piano. Blues Access magazine "God, can this woman sing! It’s as if a vocalist from the great post-war blues and jazz combos had been transported to the end of the century"
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
About the event
Kim Nalley is an American jazz and blues vocalist renowned for her powerful 3½ octave range and dynamic stage presence. Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, she studied classical music and theater before relocating to San Francisco, where she immersed herself in the local jazz scene while attending the University of California, Berkeley. Her talent garnered the attention of notable figures like conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, who invited her to perform Gershwin with the San Francisco Symphony.
Beyond her performances at major festivals such as Monterey and Umbria, Nalley owned and operated the iconic San Francisco jazz club Jazz at Pearl's from 2003 to 2008, elevating its status in the international jazz community. Her discography includes albums like *Need My Sugar* and *I Want a Little Boy*, the latter co-produced with tenor saxophonist Houston Person.
In addition to her musical career, Nalley is a dedicated scholar. She earned a Ph.D. in…
Tickets
General Admission
General Admission ticket. Includes performance. Full menu is available to order for dining.
$50.00
+$4.57 Sales Tax
Total
$0.00