
Scarlett
SCARLETT has been singing ever since she
can remember. She began her professional career singing in local clubs in
her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
Since moving west, SCARLETT has performed
at numerous Southern California venues to standing room only
crowds like the Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge in Hollywood,
the Lunaria Jazz Restaurant in Century City, the Sky Room in
Long Beach, the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, the
Long Beach Museum of Art, as well as several private events that
include Warner Springs Ranch in San Diego County, and the Los
Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes. Also, she's appeared in Denver,
Colorado and Marietta, Ohio with the Dez Rubano Trio with whom
she recorded three songs on Rubano's "AT'ZA JAZZ" CD.
SCARLETT is a vintage chanteuse whose velvet voice can
either caress a ballad or heat up a swing tune. Performing alongside her husband, tenor sax and clarinet virtuoso, Dr. Bob Finney and a trio of
seasoned AFM professional musicians, Scarlett brings immense talent,
sophistication, and integrity to any event where she appears.
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Dr. Bob Finney
DR. BOB FINNEY got his start as a sideman playing
reeds with jazz ensembles and touring big bands such as Ray Anthony,
Ray McKinley, and Ralph Marterie in his native New Jersey and
New York City. With these gigs and a host of others, he financed
most of his college education earning a B.A. from Marietta College,
an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University by "playing
reeds." After he married his first wife, he laid his ax
down to father and raise six children.
When he and Scarlett married, he discovered
they had one more thing in common-music! Neither knew of the
other's talents during the early years of their marriage. While
attending a concert to hear the super talented Cleo Laine and
her saxophone playing husband John Dankworth perform, Bob thought,
"Hey, we can do that!"
So, after a 35-year hiatus, adopting the moniker affectionately
bestowed upon him by his university students, DR. BOB FINNEY picked
up his ax once more. It is almost as if he had never left it!
His tone is lush and fluid, and he insinuates subtle intonations
and melodic interpretations to the great jazz standards performed
by Scarlett. Theirs is a match made in heaven!
DR. BOB FINNEY, his pianist, bassist, and drummer
are all top level AFM professionals with years of experience.
They have played with some of the biggest acts in the industry,
and their credits read like a Who's Who of the recording business.
Donning tuxedos and staging their performances with classic bandstands
and a predominantly acoustic sound, they are a must for any chic
event where talent, quality, and class are paramount. |