Nancy Nolan with Randy Halberstadt In Concert Saturday, November 9, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Tickets Available
Nancy Nolan in concert with phenomenal pianist, Randy Halberstadt, at the helm, and a stellar ensemble of nationally known Northwest musicians, together “in concert” for an encore performance of their sold-out dream band concert of 2023. The evening promises to be filled with refreshing improvisations of The American and Latin songbooks. Inspired and fearless music in the spirit of collaboration.
A Seattle native, and island treasure, Nancy is a seasoned vocalist and pianist, and brings a heartfelt vibrant sense of performance to her shows. She has performed extensively throughout the United States, Canada, France, and Japan, in both Jazz Clubs and Musical Theater; from Seattle’s Jazz Alley ACT Theatre, to the Village Gate, and Metropolitan Room, NYC, to sold out shows at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. In addition to her music performances, Nancy enjoys a thriving voice teaching practice in Seattle and Whidbey Island.
Randy Halberstadt has been a major figure on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene for many years. A multi-dimensional pianist, he is equally at home playing be-bop, Latin, down-home blues, mainstream, free and eclectic jazz. He has performed with Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, Buddy de Franco, Matt Wilson, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many others. In 1990, Randy performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival with drummer Mel Brown. Randy has performed with the Seattle Symphony and is the pianist for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. In 2015 Randy was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame. On the strength of his large repertoire, great sense of swing, and acute listening skills, Randy has established himself as a first-call accompanist for jazz vocalists.
Nancy and Randy will be joined by extraordinary guitarist, Troy Chapman; and versatile solid bassist Keegan Harshman, and earthy percussionator, Matthew Burgess, to complete the circle. It's a dream band!
Keegan Harshman	Troy Chapman

Considered by critics and audiences alike as one of the most vibrant, inspiring and innovative vocalists in the Northwest.

"Nolan is a vibrant and versatile vocalist — always singing to the heart of the song."       Earshot Jazz

"Authentic and warm."
      Diane Kaufman, owner Ott and Murphy Wines

"Of course, the heart and soul of it all was the singing. I think there is no one else like her. All in all a perfect performance and a delightful evening." South Whidbey Record

"A very fine jazz singer, as I'm sure many people have already advised you, and you may now feel free to quote my agreement on the theme."
      Steve Allen, legendary composer, comedian and jazz artist.

"Nancy has one of the finest voices I've ever heard!"
      Andrea Marcovicci, the Queen of Cabaret.

"A wonderful jazz singer of particular interest... her own original style... thoughtful and emotional."
      Steve Allen, legendary composer, comedian and jazz artist.

Nancy Nolan has "... stage presence, GREAT POWER, phrasing, and — most importantly control, always managing to land on the right note no matter how intricate the phrase."
      Earshot Jazz

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