FREDA PAYNE pays tribute to the legendary ladies of Jazz
For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Laura Howard
Donbwelchproductions@gmail.com

Legendary singer-actress FREDA PAYNE returns to the Catalina Jazz club in
Hollywood with an all-new show: entitled: Freda Payne pays tribute to the legendary
ladies of Jazz. Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, Gloria
Lynne, Dakota Staton, Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt & Ella Fitzgearld. Sat. September
27th , 2025 - 8pm. The show was conceived, written, directed & produced by acclaimed playwright and director, Don B. Welch. Welch promises it to be a night of unforgettable music, dance & storytelling, as Freda reminisces with personal stories of meeting and getting to know these ladies while celebrating their music with some of their jazz songs. “I like to reference this show especially, written for Freda, as “More than a concert, it’s a theatrical event!” says Welch

As an artist with over 6 decades of performing & recording under her belt, Freda is so much more than the Pop/soul diva with million selling hits like: “Band of Gold” & “Bring Boys Home” She is jazz chanteuse that can swing, scat, and bebop with the best of them. How can she not be? -, especially with musical interest at the early age of 13 by Motown founder, Berry Gordy and later by the legendary Quincy Jones, who produced her first jazz album: “After the lights go down and much more” in 1963”. Also touring with Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey & Lionel Hampton on the road didn’t hurt either. In addition to concerts all over the world, some of her Broadway credits include: “Jelly’s Last Jam”, “Sophisticated Ladies” & “Blues in the Night”. The evening will be hosted by R&B legend, KENNY LATTIMORE who will also perform a song with Freda. Ms. Payne will be accompanied by a 5-piece band under the musical direction of maestro, Josh Nelson 

FREDA PAYNE at the Catalina Jazz Club 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, California 90028
For tickets & Reservations go to Ticketweb.com