OPERA, BROADWAY & MUSICAL THEATER JAM WITH REESE REVAK
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Originally conceptualized as OPERA JAM, the “Opera, broadway and musical theater jam” aims to provide a practical, fun and relaxed networking event for singers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and surrounding states.
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About
Reese Reevak has been active in the Philadelphia region as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist since 2006.
Reese received their bachelor’s degree in music composition and pursued graduate studies in collaborative piano and vocal coaching at Temple University, and they joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2012.
Reese has worked with Opera Philadelphia, the Castleton Summer Music Festival, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, the International Institute of Vocal Arts in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and International Opera Theater in Citta della Pieve, Italy. Recent productions include Carmen, Otello, and The Wake World, among numerous recital and choral engagements.
Reese enjoys learning foreign languages and is conversant in Spanish, Italian, and French, with a working knowledge of German and Russian. In their spare time, they also enjoy writing music and poetry, and spending time in the Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philadelphia.
Rouge Nightingale is an entrepreneur, mentor and multidisciplinary artist with background across animation, fine art, and operatic performance. Rouge sings regularly with classical industry as well as modern and contemporary genres such as hiphop. burlesque and cabarets.
SOUL SESSIONS WITH LUKE CARLOS O’REILLY
ABOUT
Luke Carlos O’Reilly is an award winning pianist, organist, composer, educator and musical director currently based out of Philadelphia, PA.
After a Boston upbringing, Luke moved to Philadelphia to attend the Esther Boyer School of Music at Temple University on an academic and music scholarship. It was in Philly where he had the opportunity to tour and record with artists such as Seal, Roy Ayers, Curtis Fuller, Nicholas Payton, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Valentin, Billy Paul, Bobby Watson, Fred Wesley, Steve Turre, Musiq Soulchild, Bilal, Carol Riddick, K’naan, Wiz Khalifa and many others.
Luke has recorded 9 albums as a leader & co-leader, the most recent being Leave The Gate Open (Imani Records 2024). He was named the Kimmel Center of Philadelphia’s Artist in residency in 2018, and now teaches for the Kimmel Center and runs a High School music mentorship program called Mic’d Up.
ERIC WORTHAM II PRESENTS- VELVET NIGHTS OPEN MIC SESSION (SEASON FINALI) 4/22 10P-1AM
Besides being known loved as Adele’s collaborative pianist, Eric Wortham II is a highly regarded jazz and classically trained pianist, composer, songwriter, and producer. He has toured the world with Adele and collaborated with other notable artists like Jill Scott, Vivien Green, and Jill Scott. Eric’s unique style combines soulful rhythmic feel, innovative technique, and precise hand speed.
WE ARE THRILLED TO BE HOSTING THIS OPEN MIC WITH ERIC WORTHAM II & LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU!
ABOUT: Velvet Whip is located in the Eraserhood near 11TH & Wood Street. Exact location & entrance information are attached in the automated ticket confirmation when tickets are purchased.
ACCESS & PARKING: 10 minute walk from the 11th St. Station on the Market Frankford line.
We are five minutes from the offramp on 676, 95& 76.
There is a set of stairs to get into the venue that is not wheelchair accessible.
FOR PAID PARKING:
FOR METERED PARKING:
Best option is on Callowhill Street between 10th & 12th street, plenty of curb available
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