Saturday, February 13th

JAZZ & JOKES

A Special Valentine's Edition

 

CELEBRATING the MUSIC of

Luther Ronzoni Vandross

(April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005)

In the world of contemporary music, there are just a handful of superstars whose first name alone brings instant recognition. Check Aretha, Whitney, Mariah, Diana and Dionne. But when it comes to male vocalists, the list is far shorter. One name towers above the rest in any discussion on black male singers whose impact and influence has been unparalleled. Say the name 'Luther' and record buyers the world over respond immediately. The fact is, Luther Vandross remains the pre-eminent black male vocalist of our time. The five-time Grammy winner, whose cumulative global sales top over 25 million copies, offered his distinctive brand of satin smooth vocal magic to international audiences year in and year out.

 

Saturday, February 13th

Live from the Historic

THE BELCOURT THEATRE

2102 Belcourt Avenue

Nashville TN 37212
Box Office: (615) 383-9140
Main Office: (615) 846-3150

 

**COCKTAILS & SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE**

 

FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES

BY

 

Vocal Magician

KEVIN WHALUM

 

 

 

Jazz Saxophonist

JOE JOHNSON

 

 

 

 

Talented Songstress

APRIL RUCKER

 

 

 

Soul Sensation

J.J. LEE

 

 

 

Amazing Keyboardist

DANIEL WEATHERSPOON

2010 Stellar & Grammy Award Nominee

 

 

 

Soul Crooner

JOEY RICHEY

 

 

& MANY MORE

 


 

JOKES STARRING

SPECIAL GUEST COMEDIAN

from Fox's "In Living Color"

&

NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

A.J. Jamal

 

 

A product of Cleveland, Ohio comic scene, A.J. knew he was destined for this particular aspect of show business.  Growing up, he was always armed with a technique for making people laugh at the drop of a dime. There is no mistake that there was already a master plan created for him to use his talents for this one special purpose.


A.J. Jamal’s success to date is the proven result of many years of hard work. Having served as an engineer for IBM,  he learned to take a unique and analytical approach to comedy.   A.J. was born to make people laugh and he is a natural at doing so.  Being the self-proclaimed, “King Of Clean”,  A.J. is best known for his various television appearances on: “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, HBO’s “Comic Relief ”,  “Show Time at the Apollo” and the Ace Award winning television series, “Comic Justice” on Comedy Central. In fact, most people would remember his earlier longtime stint on the critically acclaimed hit show “In Living Color” in which he was famous for his funny parodies alongside the likes of Jamie Fox and Jim Carrey.

 

 

 


 

GERALD GILES

 

 

Gerald C. Giles is an up and coming performer in the entertainment industry.  His previous theatre performances include, Love’s Light in Flight and Green Honey Love. He is also a cast member of What Tha Comedy Hour. Throughout his life, Gerald has had a knack for making people laugh and smile. He started off his comedy career at Spanky’s and has been a regular performer at The Corner Bar. As a comic he has opened for comedians Joe Torry and Griff. He has also performed at Born Again comedy night, Opryland Hotel, Wheezy’s Jazz Club (Atlanta, GA), Bentley House of Soul and Perfecting Faith Ministry comedy night. Gerald has a unique style and is very versatile. He can reach any audience, whether he is telling jokes in a hole in the wall club or pushing the envelope in church setting. 

 


 

HOSTED BY

DARAN HOWARD

 

 

A southern gentleman who was raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Daran got his start in comedy while studying theatre in North Carolina. As he worked as a bartender, in a comedy club, he observed comedians, and was convinced that comedy was what he was born to do. Daran was inspired by comedians such as Richard Pryor, Jerry Seinfeld, & D.L. Hughley. He moved to Chicago and began hosting various comedy shows. During his stint in Chicago, Daran created a touring comedy show known as The Laughfest Comedy Tour. This was a successful tour that showcased the talents of both established and up and coming comedians. The Laughfest Comedy Tour made stops at colleges and universities across the nation. Daran uses his southern charm to take the art of storytelling to a new level when he mixes it with reality biting wit. He has gained quite a following in the ten years that he has been performing. Daran has become a favorite with women, in part because of his act “Let it Ride”, where he gives the details of his search for a long lasting relationship. Daran continues to keep audiences in stitches as he does stand up nationwide and abroad. He currently resides in Los Angeles, and he is beginning to focus more on television and film projects.

 

 

All prices, showtimes, & acts are subject to change without notice.