Spoleto Jazz Prodigy and the Fireman Equal Perfection

To be in the entertainment and events industry is to really know the entertainment and events industry. It often times goes without saying, what the guests don't know won't hurt them especially if we can fix the issue before it event becomes apparent. Let me start from the beginning.

I had the pleasure of interviewing 22 year old Cecile Mclorin Salvant a young woman who has quickly come onto the jazz scene world wide making huge waves! She has this very quiet demeanor when you sit down with her. Almost like a little girl who has been thrust into the spotlight. I found myself thinking, is this the same girl who I have seen on You Tube and heard on her albums. Could it be this lovely lady, was the monster singer with the smooth chops and depth of range and tonality that I heard ? Only time would tell. We chatted about her experience auditioning for some HUGE names in the industry like Al Jarreau, and Dianne Reeves. She said it was life changing and I can only imagine why!

We concluded the interview and I sat down with Michael G. A good friend and Spoleto Jazz Producer since its inception. We caught up in our normal fashion with over view of all the talent this year had to offer. Stay tuned for more BLOGS about that soon.

The show for Cecile, was surprisingly NOT sold out. As a matter of fact, there was only about 65% sold. I do hear the Saturday show was filled to the gills! Her show started with the band walking out on stage as expected. However, there was a familiar face within the rhythm, section. It was Charleston's very own Quentin Baxter. What the heck was he doing with this world renowned band. Here comes the fireman story!!

Michael G and I chatted and wrapped up the interview and he then told me . ."man you would't believe what I have been doing the last 2 hours!"  Apparently the bass player and drummer were booked on the same flight from NYC. However, the drummer never made it on the flight. To make matters worse, he was not picking up his phone and no one had any idea where he was!! Michael reached out to Quentin and in his true genius style, he showed up at sound check and learned her show with out any charts (sheet music) to go on. Michael G had put out a fire before anyone knew a fire existed!!

When the band started playing, it was like they had been together for years. Smooth and concise. Cecile's voice started in and her was that brilliant voice I knew and was looking for. Her smooth style cut through the crowd like slicing into a room temperature stick of butter. Her control, her verbrato, her timbre all flawless.

Her stylings perfection. You would close your eyes and know that you have heard not a 22 year old, but convinced that you have heard a seasoned 40 + year in action. Keeping up with her over the next series of years proves to be incredible. She is such a gifted artist and to watch her grow will be a privilege.

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