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Taking her cues from such legendary vocalists as Billie Holiday, Etta James, Dinah Washington and Bessie Smith, the Bay Area's own Lavay Smith is a true modern day chanteuse, bringing the style, glamour and sound of the legendary jazz era to appreciative audiences around the world. With her bluesy voice, sensual delivery and pin-up girl presentation, Smith is a welcome throwback to the days of old when divas ruled the nightclub stage and big bands filled the nights. Backed by her long-time horn and rhythm ensemble, the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Smith and company are hauling in the raves for their world-class musicianship, their irresistibly danceable repertoire and their smoking-hot stage show. Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring their celebrated stage show to the Sunnyvale Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 12. -Cat Johnson sanjose.com
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