The Beegie Adair Trio with Monica Ramey at Birdland

The Beegie Adair Trio with special guest Monica Ramey

Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.

Music Charge: $30

“Beegie has the confidence and wisdom to dispense with anything that would interfere with the telling of her story, so what she communicates feels very direct, very honest.  She's beautifully supported by Roger and Chris, and as a group they transition effortlessly between dreamlike moods, playful swing, and deep-rooted grooves.  Our spirits want to dance, and music like this reminds us of that.” – Anthony Wilson

“There was a brief period in the late 1950s and very early ’60s when Capitol sagely paired George Shearing with a succession of the label’s top vocalists, including Peggy Lee, Dakota Staton, Nancy Wilson and Nat King Cole. The results were uniformly wonderful, setting a standard for sophistication that has, until now, never quite been equaled. But in Monica Ramey and Beegie Adair, Shearing and company have finally met their match.” – Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes Magazine

The legendary Beegie Adair Trio will be playing the historic Birdland Jazz Club on January 8, 2014.  Joining the trio will be special guest, vocalist Monica Ramey. Their performances, as a trio and with Ms. Ramey, have consistently energized sold out audiences. Adair's albums have dominated the jazz charts and album sales while Ramey's sophomore album, produced by Adair and bassist Roger Spencer, are creating a reinvigorated excitement among the jazz world. Ms. Adair and Ms. Ramey are thrilled to return to Birdland and to bring their musical mates, Roger Spencer and Chris Brown, to NYC for a special “One Night Only” performance.

Jazz great Helen Merrill salutes Adair’s “inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody.” The Los Angeles Times calls her music “Elegant.” Entertainment News writes, “Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world.”

Jazz fans around the world agree with critics about The Beegie Adair Trio’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and have made their recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world. Under the guidance of her esteemed mentors and friend, Ramey is quickly catching the attention of jazz fans, critics and musicians.

Michael Feinstein calls the pairing of Beegie and Monica “a master class on how to interpret timeless songs with style, taste and a swinging contemporary sensibility.” Guitarist Anthony Wilson declares Ramey “sings with grace and elegance” and “uses these abilities to deliver the world of the song first to your ears (sometimes it’s like she’s singing directly to you), then to a much deeper place where you can really feel it.” The Nashville Scene calls her “a first-rate interpreter of the jazz canon.” Pianist Chris Walters finds Ramey’s music “a miracle – at times controlled and concise, at others, fervent and daring, all the while abundant with wisdom” all while drummer Marcus Finnie states "Monica is truly an "Artist." Her interpretation and phrasing of these works are moving and beautiful."

Doors open for a special meet and greet with the artists before each set. For reservations and more information, please visit www.ticketfly.com or www.birdlandjazz.com.

Monica Ramey & Friends at F. Scott's

Friday, November 1st, 2013
F. Scott's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Monica Ramey at F. Scott's
7-11pm
2210 Crestmoor Road Nashville TN 37215 US 615-269-5861

Join Monica with her friends Joe Davidian (p), Jonathan Wires (b) and Chester Thompson (d) for a night of straight-ahead jazz. F. Scott’s features both a full and bar menu and a wonderful wine selection.
For more information, please visit www.monicaramey.com or www.fscotts.com. Please, do come!

Beegie Adair featuring Monica Ramey at Birdland

Beegie Adair featuring Monica Ramey

Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:00 p.m. 

Music Charge: $35

"The pairing of Beegie and Monica is a master class on how to interpret timeless songs with style, taste and a swinging contemporary sensibility.” 
– Michael Feinstein

“Monica’s exquisite vocal performance with Beegie's elegant piano style is a match made in heaven.” – Lori Mechem

“It's obvious, when you listen, that they have a simpatico personal and professional relationship.” – Jeff Coffin

The legendary Beegie Adair will be returning to Birdland with vocalist Monica Ramey. Their performances, as a duo and with the renowned Beegie Adair Trio, have consistently energized sold out audiences. Adair's albums have dominated the jazz charts and album sales while Ramey's sophomore album, produced by Adair and bassist Roger Spencer, are creating a reinvigorated excitement among the jazz world. Ms. Adair and Ms. Ramey are thrilled to return to Birdland for a special “One Night Only” duo performance.

Jazz great Helen Merrill salutes Adair’s “inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody.” Michael Feinstein calls Adair “a marvelously understated player whose interpretations of standards are just brilliant," Christopher Louden of Jazz Times magazine says she is “an accomplished artist with a delicate touch.” The Los Angeles Times calls her music “Elegant.” Entertainment News writes, “Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world.”

Jazz fans around the world agree with critics about Adair’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and have made her recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world. Under the guidance of her esteemed mentor and friend, Ramey is quickly catching the attention of jazz fans, critics and musicians.

Guitarist Anthony Wilson declares Ramey “sings with grace and elegance” and “uses these abilities to deliver the world of the song first to your ears (sometimes it’s like she’s singing directly to you), then to a much deeper place where you can really feel it.” The Nashville Scene calls her “a first-rate interpreter of the jazz canon.” Pianist Chris Walters finds Ramey’s music “a miracle – at times controlled and concise, at others, fervent and daring, all the while abundant with wisdom” all while drummer Marcus Finnie states "Monica is truly an "Artist." Her interpretation and phrasing of these works are moving and beautiful."

Doors open for a special meet and greet with the artists at 5pm. For reservations and more information, please visit www.ticketfly.com or www.birdlandjazz.com.

"Women in Jazz": An intimate, musical conversation with The Beegie Adair Trio and Monica Ramey

"Women in Jazz": An intimate, musical conversation with The Beegie Adair Trio and Monica Ramey Friday, September 13, 2013, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Goodwin Performing Arts Center, 51 West College St, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Tickets: Advance Purchase or at the door http://waynesburg.ticketleap.com/jazz-brunch/ $5/Free to Waynesburg Faculty and Students with ID Continental Breakfast, Juices and Coffee: 10:30 am Conversation: 11:00 am Open to the Public

The Beegie Adair Trio with special guest Monica Ramey

Performing Arts Series
The Beegie Adair Trio with special guest Monica Ramey
Thursday, September 12
7:30 p.m.
Goodwin Performing Arts Center

Once in a while, a musician comes along with impeccable technique, deep understanding of the jazz repertoire, an innate tendency to swing and the rare ability to communicate the heart and soul of a tune to listeners. That musician is Beegie Adair. Join Beegie Adair (piano), Roger Spencer (bass) and Chris Brown (drums) with special guest Monica Ramey (vocals) for the Performing Arts Series fall offering.

Hailed as “one of the finest piano players in the world” by Entertainment News and “an accomplished artist with a delicate touch” by JazzTimes magazine, Beegie has 32 recordings to her name, counting all six projects in her box set. She has also appeared on scores of other projects throughout her extensive career. The Beegie Adair Trio recently released their first live concert album, “The Real Thing.”

“Hearing the instruments in the room with you is quite different from having a recording come into your house that was done in a studio,” Beegie explains. “There’s a special atmosphere created at live performances, and that’s the real thing.”

Reservations suggested; tickets available August 12.
Co-Sponsors for this event: The Washington Jazz Society & The Steinway Piano Gallery

Admission: Adults, $15; Children under 12, $5; Waynesburg University Student, free with student ID

Monica Ramey featuring the Beegie Adair Trio at Nine48jazz

Nine48jazz was created as a memorial to the late pioneer restaurateur, Charles H. Dungey, Sr., owner of the legendary restaurant, Deborah's; and to his son, the late master jazz bassist and vocalist, Charles H. Dungey, Jr. Each Nine48jazz cevent showcases some of Nashville’s hippest jazz artists in a uniquely intimate setting. Seating is up close and personal and the vibe leaves no doubt that jazz has roots in Nashville.

On July 28, Monica Ramey & the Beegie Adair Trio will make their first appearance on the new Nine48 Jazz stage. Monica Ramey is creating quite a buzz with sold-out performances in clubs both locally and nationally. In 2011, she made her debut performance at the historic Birdland Jazz Club in New York with Ms. Adair and played to a most-enthusiastic, standing room only Snap on 2 & 4 performance at the Nashville Jazz Workshop with the Beegie Adair Trio. In 2012 & 2013, she and Beegie arrived in New York to a very warm, full house welcome for their return appearances at Birdland. Her debut album, “Make Someone Happy" was released in 2010 with a very enthusiastic response from both new fans and radio promoters, internationally. Her sophomore album "Monica Ramey and the Beegie Adair Trio" launched Ms. Ramey to a new level of success. The album, produced by Beegie Adair and Roger Spencer, spent multiple weeks on the jazz charts and continues to receive rave reviews from some of the most respected journalists in jazz and recording around the world.

Jazz fans around the world agree with critics about The Beegie Adair Trio’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and have made their recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world. They continue to play numerous venues and festivals internationally. They have recorded over 35 trio albums together, many of which have spent months on the jazz & Billboard charts. Collectively, they have sold over 1 million albums and continue to record on the Green Hill Music and Adair Music Group labels. Their 2012 live album release "The Real Thing" was named one of the 100 best albums of 2012 by JazzWeek. Ms. Adair has been recognized by her peers and fans on many occasions. Most recently, she was named a Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Association. In May 2013, her hometown of Cave City, KY dedicated the "Beegie Adair Community Center" to honor of her contributions to music and education.

Featuring music from the American Popular Songbook, Ms. Ramey and the Beegie Adair Trio are sure to swing your socks off! This special event will sell out fast, so make reservations early. For more information, visitwww.nine48jazz.com.

Beegie Adair featuring Monica Ramey at Birdland

@Beegie Adair featuring @Monica Ramey
Thursday, May 2, 6:00 p.m. 
Music Charge: $30

"The pairing of Beegie and Monica is a master class on how to interpret timeless songs with style, taste and a swinging contemporary sensibility.”  – Michael Feinstein


“It's obvious, when you listen, that they have a simpatico personal and professional relationship.” – Jeff Coffin

The legendary Beegie Adair will be returning to Birdland with vocalist Monica Ramey. Their performances, as a duo and with the renowned Beegie Adair Trio, have consistently energized sold out audiences. Adair's albums have dominated the jazz charts and album sales while Ramey's sophomore album, produced by Adair and bassist Roger Spencer, are creating a reinvigorated excitement among the jazz world. Ms. Adair and Ms. Ramey are thrilled to return to Birdland for a special “One Night Only” duo performance.

Jazz great Helen Merrill salutes Adair’s “inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody.” Michael Feinstein calls Adair “a marvelously understated player whose interpretations of standards are just brilliant," Christopher Louden of Jazz Times magazine says she is “an accomplished artist with a delicate touch.” The Los Angeles Times calls her music “Elegant.” Entertainment News writes, “Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world.”

Jazz fans around the world agree with critics about Adair’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and have made her recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world. Under the guidance of her esteemed mentor and friend, Ramey is quickly catching the attention of jazz fans, critics and musicians.

Guitarist Anthony Wilson declares Ramey “sings with grace and elegance” and “uses these abilities to deliver the world of the song first to your ears (sometimes it’s like she’s singing directly to you), then to a much deeper place where you can really feel it.” The Nashville Scene calls her “a first-rate interpreter of the jazz canon.” Pianist Chris Walters finds Ramey’s music “a miracle – at times controlled and concise, at others, fervent and daring, all the while abundant with wisdom” all while drummer Marcus Finnie states "Monica is truly an "Artist." Her interpretation and phrasing of these works are moving and beautiful."

Doors open for a special meet and greet with the artists at 5pm. For reservations and more information, please visit www.ticketfly.com orwww.birdlandjazz.com.