Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a magical night of melody and romance at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT). Join the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District for its special event, The Billie Holiday Project: Love Songs. Created for the theater’s new “DMT Presents” series, The Billie Holiday Project is headlined by the esteemed vocalist Stella Heath and the Starlights Band and will take place on February 14 at 7:30 PM. It’s poised to be a night to remember for all who cherish jazz and Billie Holiday's enduring legacy.
Stella Heath is celebrated for her enthralling vocal prowess that honors great jazz icons. She will take center stage and showcase her renditions of Billie Holiday’s most treasured love songs. Heath's talent for encapsulating the essence and profundity of Holiday’s tunes has garnered her widespread acclaim and a loyal fan base. Her performance is expected to be a heartfelt homage and a refreshing interpretation of timeless classics that appeal to a broad audience. Drawing from some of Billie Holiday’s most recorded love tunes, including All of Me, Night & Day, and My Man, the band also revives some of the earlier and lesser-known tunes.
Joining Stella Heath are the Starlights — a band of skilled musicians noted for their adept performances of jazz standards. This collaboration is anticipated to produce a vibrant musical atmosphere ideally suited to the Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s intimate setting.
As a venue that regularly hosts a diverse array of high-caliber shows, the Douglas Morrisson Theatre has established itself as a key destination for those seeking distinctive and captivating entertainment. It offers the perfect setting for this extraordinary event.
Valentine’s Day traditionally symbolizes the celebration of love and romance. What could be more fitting than spending the evening listening to the timeless music of Billie Holiday? This event is designed not just for jazz aficionados, but also for anyone who wishes to experience the electric and intimate feeling of seeing Lady Day live in a 1930s jazz club.
An evening spent with Stella Heath and the Starlights will undoubtedly be an extraordinary experience that will leave a profound and lasting impression far beyond the final note of the performance. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance as the event will sell out quickly.
Tickets are $20, which you can purchase here: https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/.
The Band features Stella Heath highlighting the vocal style of Billie Holiday; Neil Fontano's classic style piano virtuoso; Michael Fortunato, rich and inventive on tenor saxophone and clarinet harkening back to Lester Young's soulful sound; Trevor Kinsel interchanging between upright bass and cornet; and Spike Klein on the drum kit.
To learn more about this and other upcoming events, call (510) 881-6700 or visit https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/