Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents Swing! I Go For That, a live and in-person concert with Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael and special guests, on Saturday, December 4, at 8 PM at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. The evening marks Carmichael’s first concert live at Bay Street Theater in two years, showcasing her signature blend of swinging music, sassy humor, and sultry vocals — think Fats Wallers meets Peggy Lee meets Paula Poundstone.
Judy Carmichael and her trio — bassist Pat O’Leary and guitarist Chris Flory — will rollick through favorites from the Great American Songbook from the Gershwins and Cole Porter to Harold Arlen and Randy Newman. Judy was the first musician Bay Street Theater presented, shortly after it opened, and the December 4 concert will be her first live concert at the theater in two years, which makes this a celebratory evening on multiple levels and a perfect way to launch into the holiday season.
The Grammy Award-nominated pianist and vocalist is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride,” acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.
Masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry. Tickets start at $35 and are available through the Box Office by calling 631-725-9500 or at baystreet.org.