April 26, 2014 8:00-11:30 PM Venissa Santi and her Band at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Vocalist Venissa Santi with Francois Zayas, John Stenger, Jason Fraticelli, Chris Aschman, Tim Thompson, and Cuco Castellanos.

Voted one of the best Latin Jazz Albums of 2013, "Big Stuff: Afro-Cuban Holiday" is Venissa's tribute to Billie Holiday. Latin Jazz says: "Just what is so special about the vocalastics of Venissa Santi—just what is so singularly unique—is so eminently clear on Big Stuff—Afro-Cuban Holiday, the brilliantly innovative follow-up to her 2009 Sunnyside Records debut, Bienvenida. If at first blush this record appears to be a mere tribute to the great Billie Holiday, it is clear that first impressions can be somewhat deceptive. True, this is Ms. Santi’s homage to the legendary singer. However the music on this record comes from the very depth of Ms. Santi’s soul…".
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St.
Philadelphia PA
2 sets: 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
$20.per set