Feinstein's At Loews Regency, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine and “an invaluable New York institution” by The New York Post continues its Winter 2012 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee Jenna Esposito in “Italian Undercover!” In this one-night only appearance, Jenna revisits the music of some of the most popular and influential Italian-American pop singers of the 20th century, each of whom changed their names and performed “undercover”.
Does the name Francesco Paulo LoVecchio mean anything to you? How about Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco?? No?! Okay, one more try – surely you have heard of Concetta Franconero?! Need some help? Perhaps you would recognize them by their “undercover aliases” – Frankie Laine, Lou christie and Connie Francis?! Here’s the scoop: Sure, most people are aware that Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and yes, Connie Francis are Italian. And most people are also aware that their given names have been changed considerably. But not everyone knows that the same can be said for countless others including Frankie Laine, Lou christie, Bobby Rydell, Steven Tyler and more...until now!! In “Italian Undercover,” Jenna celebrates the music of this group of singers, who, collectively, had a tremendous influence on the history of pop and rock music.
This program is inspired by Mark Rotella’s book Amore – The Story of Italian American Song; Rotella himself will be on hand to introduce the show. The performance features Jenna's five-piece band: musical director Fortune Esposito on guitar, David Crone on piano, Rob Broelmann on bass, Scott Morehouse on drums, Brian Broelmann on tenor sax, accordion, and mandolin, and Kelly Esposito-Broelmann and Rob Langeder on backup vocals.
Jenna Esposito made her New York nightclub debut in August 2004, and has since performed solo shows at Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, The Metropolitan Room, Backstage dopo teatro, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and The Duplex, and has also performed many shows in Manhattan’s historic Little Italy, including solo concerts at the famed San Gennaro Festival. A three-time MAC Award nominee for Outstanding Female Vocalist, Jenna has also performed shows at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance, CA, The M Bar in Hollywood, CA, Hofstra University in Hempstead,NY, and Monticello Raceway & Casino in Monticello, NY. Jenna recently made her debut at Manhattan’s historic Town Hall, where she shared the stage with Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Lucie Arnaz, Larry Gatlin and Marilyn Maye.
Feinstein's At Loews Regency will present Jenna Esposito in “Italian Undercover!” on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 8:30 PM. The performance has a $25.00 cover with $40.00 premium seats available, in addition to a $25.00 food and beverage minimum. Jackets are suggested but not required. The club is located at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street in New York City. For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit us online at feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com.
