Influenced greatly by Ella Fitzgerald, Phillip Manuel is a gifted jazz vocalist with a poised, polished and gracefully lithe voice. Manuel’s rich baritone has been heard in many contexts over the last thirty years, from jingles and commercials to global tours with Terence Blanchard and Bill Summers.   From New York to Los Angeles, from Portugal to Paris, Manuel has graced the world's stages with some of the biggest stars in jazz. Encouraged by Aaron Neville to take the leap for his first live performance as a youth, his voice has been described as dramatic, warm and full of soul. Some say his voice charms and seduces, and his range sounds effortless. His most recent album, 2019's "PM," finds him at his soulful R&B best, performing 12 original compositions—a marked departure from his other jazz recordings. While his musical abilities are obvious, Phillip is also an accomplished actor, writer and sought-after voiceover talent, including roles in classic New Orleans films such as Cane River and The Big Uneasy.  Tonight, Phillip is joined by master pianist, Michael Pellera.   Tonight's performance features:  Phillip Manuel - vocals  Michael Pellera - piano     Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm  Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime: Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com !  Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online by forwarding your E-ticket confirmation with dinner request info. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival at walk-up.  Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does NOT serve food inside the Music Room.