Faith Winthrop Celebrates 80 Years of Song, Spirit and Sass
Rrazz Room @ Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102)
- Full Price:
- $32.50
- Our Price:
- $16.25*
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The last date listed for Faith Winthrop was Sunday November 6, 2011 / 4:00pm.
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Smooth Soul at the Rrazz Room With the Dramatics
- Full Price:
- $50.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00
Enjoy some classic smooth soul and quiet storm R&B in the sophisticated and intimate setting of the Rrazz Room, one of San Francisco's premiere night clubs. In their early '70s heyday, the Dramatics were an anomaly: a Detroit singing group signed not to their famed hometown label, Motown, but to the legendary Southern soul label Stax/Volt. Their sound, as heard on hit singles like "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" and "In the Rain," straddles both worlds, combining the Temptations-like silky-smooth harmonies of Motown with the earthiness of Memphis-style soul. Still performing after more than 40 years, the group features veteran member L.J. Reynolds along with Willie Ford, Donald Albert and Winzell Kelly. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Gary on Other
A special room for live entertainment. Nothing else like it in SF.
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Gary on Where to Park
Adequate parking across the street from the Nikko. BART is 2 blocks away.
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Gary on Where to Eat
Plan on a wait for the first drink and the second drink arriving near the last song.
4 Goldstar Member Reviews
Joe R.
Faith is another of the Bay Area's finest vocal treasures! The depth of her experience in the 60+ years of performing provided a nearly full house last evening an enjoyable demonstration of her versatility. Faith, looking fantastic and sounding so mellow, received great acclaims for every song. Supported by the brilliance of Tammy Hall at the piano enhanced each numbers along with fine drum and bass musicians. Unfortunately, THE RRAZZ ROOM positioned the piano in such a way that Tammy back was facing Faith, making for some verbal changes to tempo and volume. I wish the Room would consider Sunday afternoon performances for SF performers, keeping Faith at the top of the list!Written on Nov 07 2011
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Gary
A local legend like Faith, who at age 80 still sings with strength, passion and feeling--with a touch of humor every once in a while to add a little spice--should never be missed when the opportunity arises.Written on Nov 08 2011
Faith did not disappoint her audience, comprised of her students--including local jazz favorite Jacqui Naylor-- friends, fans, tourists wanting to experience the best that SF has to offer, and musical lovers like my wife and me who like to hear a singer who has the knowledge and experience to understand, and who can properly deliver, the lyrics of a song. THAT is Faith.
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nanwebware
"Have Faith" was an apt name for this show- Faith Winthrop gives us all faith that life can be lived fully no matter at what age. She had a great patter as she let us in on a few secrets of her life and her song selection was terrific. I plan to go looking for "Here's to LIfe," so I can sing it out loud in the kitchen!Written on Nov 07 2011
Only one unfortunate problem: I had bought a ticket already for a friend but he didn't know that. He showed up early and bought his own ticket. When he tried to get the management to reverse the change as he already had a ticket, they refused, saying it wasn't possible. I think this is very poor customer relations. They certainly could have refunded his money- but they flat out refused. Not a nice way to start off the afternoon, but Faith Winthrop saved the day!
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Goldstar Member
Lovely, lovely, lovely.Written on Nov 07 2011
What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the best!
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Faith Winthrop’s path to a vocal career began with classical voice lessons from the turban-topped opera diva Madame Cleora Wood. But upon hearing the incomparable voice and inimitable styling of Sarah Vaughan, Faith's musical direction was forever changed. After adding Peggy Lee, Mabel Mercer, and Mel Torme to her list of vocal influences, she received valuable advice that further steered her course: While warming up the mic for Billie Holiday at the fabled Storyville jazz club in Boston, the jazz legend encouraged the aspiring performer to continue with a singing career; Nat Hentoff of Downbeat wrote, "Faith Winthrop's warmth and intensity, coupled with her surety of intonation and inventiveness, makes her one of the swingingest singers to be heard today.”
Upon reviewing Winthrop’s first important performance as the opening act for a very young Tony Bennett, Boston Music critic George Frazier wrote, "She has a great sound and style, and pays attention to the lyrics she sings … She belongs in one of those little avant-garde clubs in San Francisco.”
A few months and many miles later, she became exactly that, an integral part of the City by the Bay's cultural fabric as the house singer at the legendary hungry i, where she performed alongside other young luminaries, including Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand and Mort Sahl. She also shared that stage with both the Basie band and Mel Torme. Quickly established as one of the era's finest talents, Winthrop took her show on the road, performing in some of the nation's top jazz and cabaret clubs, including the London House and Mister Kelly's in Chicago, and the Blue Angel and Village Vanguard in New York. She made her TV debut on the Today Show before permanently settling in San Francisco to raise her daughter.
In San Francisco, this highly revered artist has continued to influence the music scene through performance and vocal coaching. She was the founding director of Glide Memorial's now-famed choir and a faculty member of the SF Community Music Canter and the SF Conservatory of Music. In her San Francisco studio, she has coached a number of acclaimed artists, including Ben Vereen, Al Jarreau, Holly Near, Wesla Whitfield, Paula West, Madeline Eastman and Jacqui Naylor. Today, she teaches at Mills College, Berkeley's Jazzschool, and her own private studio. She remains a leading specialist in vocal technique and performance skills and delights in inspiring not only accomplished singers, but also beginners and those whose passion for singing has been renewed.