Buddy Greco to Launch New Jazz Dinner Club March 23.PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Legendary jazz pianist/vocalist Buddy Greco Buddy Greco (born Armando Greco on August 14, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer and pianist. Greco began playing piano at the age of four. His first professional work was playing with Benny Goodman's band. and his wife, singer Lezlie Anders, will launch the area's first Vegas-style, intimate dining and entertainment venue at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23, in ribbon-cutting ceremonies at "Buddy Greco's Dinner Club," 68805 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. A VIP reception will follow at 5:30 p.m., with cocktails and appetizers, and an opening show at 7 p.m. Public grand opening will be Friday, March 24, with 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. dinner shows by reservation only. The Grecos just recently moved from Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. to the Palm Springs area. The new dinner club, open for two shows nightly from Wednesday through Sunday, will feature headline entertainers, beginning with Buddy, March 24-26. Roberta Linn linn n. Scots 1. A waterfall. 2. A steep ravine. [Scottish Gaelic linne, pool, waterfall.] will appear March 29-April 2; Pete Barbutti Pete Barbutti (born May 4, 1934) (homophone of "bar beauty") is an American comedian and musician (playing piano, "cordeen", and trumpet). He made at least twelve appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, from 1971 through 1982. , April 5-9; Barbara McNair Barbara McNair (March 4 1934 - February 4 2007) was an African-American singer and actress. Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin[1], McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. , April 12-16; Buddy, April 19-May 7; and Fred Travelena, May 10-14. Also featured will be late-night jazz following the last dinner shows, up to 1:30 a.m., with well-known guest star performers who reside in or visit the desert. Greco, recognized internationally as one of the world's top jazz performers, has sold millions of records, been a Vegas headliner since the 50's, and played with music's all-time greats including Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole and many more. Buddy Greco's Dinner Club features an intimate dining room, continental fare, oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. cocktail bar, and nostalgic decor with framed remembrances of Sinatra, the Rat Pack and many of Buddy's celebrity friends throughout his career. Visit Buddy's website for bio and background: www.buddygrecos.com. For interviews or information, call 760-325-1437. |
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