Next performance at Ciao in the Primo Room February 19

Wow!  What a night!

Did you make it to the last performance at Ciao?

 The band was grooving...

Tavis Minner sat in and ROCKED "Route 66"!

 Pam "The Queen of Jazz" Crosby graced us with her classic version of "All Blues".

If you didn't make it, you missed an absolutely fantastic show!  But you're in luck!

I'll be performing at Ciao at again on Sunday, February 19 from 7pm - 10pm.  The food is great, the music will be great and there's no cover charge to get in.

I hope to see you there!

Stay Jazzy!

Cyn

Ciao! in 2 weeks!

Two weeks from today I'll be performing in the Primo Room at Ciao on Brookside in Tulsa with the Scott McQuade trio.  Show starts and 7pm and ends at 10pm.  No cover, great food and fabulous music!  Hope to see you there!

Cyn!

Next performance is at Ciao! January 15 7p - 10p

The show on December 4 was one of the best yet.  If you were there thank you so very much for coming and I hope you enjoyed the show.

I'll be performing at Ciao! on Brookside (33rd & Peoria) on January 15 from 7pm - 10pm.  The fabulous
Scott McQuade Trio will be joining me again.  No cover, great food, wonderful atmosphere.

Hope to see you there!

Cyn

December 4 at 5pm... Are you ready!?

Cynthia Simmons and the Scott McQuade Trio reunite on December 4th at 5:00 p.m. in another timeless performance for our Sunday Night Concert Series. This powerhouse vocalist, coupled with Mr. McQuade's stellar piano stylings, are sure to make for an evening of smooth, classic jazz. Special guests will be saxophonist extraordinaire Dr. Tommy Poole and the fabulous Pam Crosby.

Hope to see you there!!


Cyn

The show is a month away! December 4 at the OK Jazz Hall of Fame

Songs are being learned.  Special guests are being lined up.  The show is being arranged.  Gowns, shoes and bling are  being purchased.  (A diva has to look divalicious!)

Unfortunately, Missy Allen has informed me that she will be unable to be a part of the show.  Fortunately, you get ME!  If you've never been to one of my performances, I'm inviting you to attend this one.  I hope to make it the best one yet!

Look forward to seeing you there!

Cynthia "CynSingsJazz" Simmons
performing at the
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Sunday December 4, 2011
5:00PM

Are you ready for the December performance?

Greetings Jazz Fans!

My next scheduled performance date is December 4, 2011 at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. I'll be joined by the melodious Missy Allen. It will be a fabulous show and I look forward to seeing each of you there!  Show starts at 5:00PM.

Click to read more information on Facebook!  Feel free to send me a friend request.

Looking forward to singing for you soon!

Cyn

Guess what? I'm singing Sunday July 24 with Dr. Tommy Poole

The Tommy Poole Quintet with special guest vocalist, Cynthia Simmons, will be performing at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on July 24, 2011 at 5pm. For this performance, Dr. Poole will be joined by these tremendous musicians:
Scott McQuade, piano
Bill Crosby, bass
Tony Yohe, drums
Rod Clark, trombone

For more information, follow this link:
http://www.okjazz.org/index.cfm?id=4

I know I posted I wouldn't be singing this summer, but recovery is going well and I just can't resist singing whenever I'm able to do so. I hope to see you at the show on Sunday!

Cyn

Summer break - well sort of, lol

Greetings all,

I hope this post finds you well. This blog has been a little quiet lately. I had surgery at the beginning of June and won't be singing this summer, but look for me in shows this fall. In the meantime, I'll update here from time to time over the summer.

Have a safe and fabulous summer!

Cyn...

Gershwin!

Join me at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Sunday May 22nd at 5pm for a tribute to the Gershwin's.

What a fabulous night!

The show was incredible, the band was awesome and the audience (yep, that's you!) was the best ever!

Thanks to each of you who came to the show last Sunday.  If you didn't make it, I've included a few pics from the show.  I'll post videos later.

Now that I'm not so busy prepping for the show.  Come visit me while I have fun with my other passion.  Cooking!  See pics, get recipes at finemamashomecooking.blogspot.com.

Cyn

Next show Sunday, March 6 at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall Fame

Join me Sunday, March 6 at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame for my debut solo show!! Haven't heard me sing, or just want a reminder? Click the OK Jazz Hall link below for tickets and details. See you there!!



www.okjazz.org

Great show tonight

Sound and Spirit was wonderful.  What a great way to share cultures.  Hope you were able to attend.  Thanks to the organizers of the event for inviting me to participate.

Next show date March 6 at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

See you there!

Cyn

Sound and Spirit Saturday February 19

Come support a great local concert.  I'll be singing and there will be many others locals groups performing.  The show is a benefit does Tulsa Public Schools.

Hope to see you there!

Cyn

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Concert moved to March 6!!!

I'll be singing "Songs I Love to Sing!" at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in concert on March 6.  I'll be accompanied by Scott McQuade, Jared Johnson and Jordan Hehl.  Jeff Shadley will join us on trumpet and the fabulous Pam Van Dyke Crosby will be a special guest singer.

I'll see you there!!

Cynthia Simmons will be singing at Sound and Spirit of Tulsa February 19

I'll be part of the benefit concert Sound and Spirit of Tulsa held on February 19 at B'nai Emunah.  Show begins out 8PM.  Come out and join me!  I'll be accompanied by the incredible Scott McQuade!  See you there!

Save the date!!! Feb 27, 2011

Join me as i perform "Songs I Love to Sing" at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on Sunday February 27 at 5PM.  I'll be performing with the fabulous Scott McQuade, Jared Johnson and Jordan Hehl with special guests Pam Van Dyke Crosby and Dr. Tommy Poole.

Songs will include some Jazz Hall favorites and some of my personal favorites.  Join me for my first show!

See you there!!

Cyn

THIS Sunday, December 5 at 5pm NSU Jazz Ensemble

Jazz professor and music director Dr. Tommy Poole and his exciting band come to the Jazz Depot for an incredible afternoon of music featuring this astounding Northeastern State University Jazz Ensemble from Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  With special guest vocalists Cynthia Simmons and Shannon Unger plus Jon Bueno on percussion and Mike Bennett on trumpet.  NSU and Dr. Poole plan a rousing musical afternoon that will keep your toes tapping and a smile on your face.  Get your dancing shoes ready - don't miss it! Tickets are $15, or $10 for Seniors and Students Front Row Table seating available for $20 per person Click here for tickets or call us at 918-281-8600.  You can also buy tickets at the door the evening of the concert.  Doors will open at 4pm.

The Ellington Show was Great!

Congratulations to the cast of The Musical Magic of Duke Ellington presented two weeks ago in concert.  All of the performances were outstanding!  Kudos to vocalists Pam Crosby, Angie Cockrell, Luke Garcia, Cynthia Simmons, Devre Jackson, Jeff Shadley, Alexander Walter and Chuck Cissel.  The musicians were standouts as well - Scott McQuade on piano, Jordan Hehl on bass, Jared Johnson on drums with Mr. Shadley on trumpet.  Special guests Ms. Pat Moore and Co. were sensational - Ms. Moore on piano, Leon Rollerson on bass and Edward "Spike" Gore on drums - standing ovations from a packed house.  The concert was recorded live for a brand new CD...more details to follow.  This concert was conceived and directed by our own Chuck Cissel.

Sunday December 5 with the NSU Jazz Band

Sunday December 5 at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame I'll be singing a couple of tunes with the Northeastern State University Jazz Band directed by Dr. Tommy Poole.  It will be a great evening.  See you there!

The Ellington Show at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Sunday November 21 at 5:00pm

This coming Sunday, Nov. 21 - 5pm, the Jazz Depot will be jumpin' with the "Musical Magic of Duke Ellington." A knock-out cast will sing many of Ellington's big hits including Satin Doll, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, Sophisticated Lady, The A Train and many, many more. The cast will feature Cynthia Simmons, Luke Garcia, Devre Jackson, Angie Cockrell, Pam Crosby, Alexander Walter, Dionne White and Chuck Cissel. The Scott McQuade Trio will perform and the special guests of the evening are Ms. Pat Moore and Co. with Pat on piano, Leon Rollerson on bass and Spike Gore on drums. The Joint really WILL BE Jumpin'! www.okjazz.org. or call the Hall at 918.281.8600.