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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>It was a true musical celebration in honor of an artist who has transcended time. Wondering what I am referring to? It was the
“mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Anita Baker concert that was held at Jazz at the Bistro on Sunday. Although not featuring the legend herself, this was an event that was not to be missed by anyone claimin’ to be a fan of Baker. Headlined by the Sultry Divas which consists of singers
“mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Patrice Williams, Melissa Leonard-Goodlet, Ife Jacobs their own take on Baker’s hits. Dressed in black evening gowns, Melissa gave a husky Stephanie Mills-like tone that seemed to fit so nicely on her offerings while Ife put so much feeling into it, you would think she was singing her own songs. Although I was offended that she had on my featured one-shoulder-in-one-shoulder-out blouse that I like to break out when I’m feelin’ festive, head diva Patrice clearly had fun while allowing the groove of Baker’s up-tempo songs fly free. Selections flowed to finger snaps and shimmies of the audience with much credit to the incredible band that delivered with top notch precision. Keyboardists
“mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Andre Thomas Kevin Mansco, bassists
“mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Jahmal Nichols Ron Cross, saxophonist Terry Grohman, and drummer
“mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Drew Exum also thought the three young ladies from Soldan International Studies High School on background was a nice touch as well. It warms my heart to see the younger generation payin’ homage to great refined music besides ones like schizophrenic spasms of Nikki Minaj. Ending the night with bigger hits like “Caught up in the Rapture” and “Sweet Love”, this was an event that was a fittin’ and deservin’ celebration to a true diva. Now if we can only get the real thing in town!
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“mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;”>Bell Biv Devoe comin’ back from their triple decker casket to the stage as a part of the Celebrate St. Louis concert series tomorrow night (Friday) at Soldier’s Memorial. Somethin’ tells me they are going to serve up way more than Boyz II Memorex did a couple of years ago…or was it last year? How could I not forget with a performance like that? Anyway, I’ve been back on my diet long enough to muscle my way back into my favorite Cross Colours jean suit, so don’t judge me if you see a random big sexy willfully bakin’ herself alive in corduroy and acid wash. Just bob with me as I burn to the beat. If you remember the moves – and your arthritis will let you perform them – let’s come out and show these 90’s babies how we got down – to the music they were made to! The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and BBD will take the stage around 9:15.