Image by Gary Spector Contributor Francine Lange reports:
Dont miss internationally acclaimed swing banjoist and vocalist Cynthia Sayer , who will perform at the Roosevelt Island Library this Saturday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m. Her family-friendly program displays the surprising range of the banjo, and includes an eclectic, swing-based selection of hot jazz, tango, western, old favorites, virtuoso classics and more. Cynthia will be accompanied by Mike Weatherly, New York Citys favorite singing bass player. Address: 524 Main Street, 212-308-6243
More information available from the Roosevelt Island Public Library and from Ms. Sayer’s web site.
Cynthia Sayer is regarded as one of the top 4-string banjoists in the world today. A member of Woody Allen’s jazz band for over 10 years, Cynthia’s solo career has taken her well beyond these New Orleans roots to become an acclaimed bandleader and guest artist. She has a unique and expansive approach to the instrument which is all her own, and she is also a respected vocalist….
You Tube Video of Cynthia Sawyer’s Them There Eyes