Music
ABIAH
Sat, May 4, 2013
- 9PM
Free
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May 2013
Saturday May 04, 2013
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Part of
BAMcafé Live 2012—13
"A singer with an innate ability for passionate songwriting that one cannot learn."
—Billboard
Possessing a stunningly expressive five-and-a-half octave vocal range, ABIAH is a soul-jazz balladeer in the tradition of Luther Vandross, Nat King Cole, and Sarah Vaughn. His recently released sophomore album, Life As A Ballad, which boasts contributions by his cousin, Grammy-winning jazz pianist Robert Glasper, features nine original songs. Their elegant piano-driven arrangements provide the perfect showcase for his soaring, achingly emotional voice.