[Dixielandjazz] Lena Seikaly -- a fabulous singer

[JandJKline at aol.com]

Hi Bob,
 
Janet and I heard and met Lena Seikaly last night at the nearby Extra  
Virgin restaurant in Shirlington, Va. When I mentioned your name, she  smiled 
broadly and instantly recalled the Sacramento gig.  
 
Although the restaurant was packed and noisy, it was a fun evening. She had 
 a lot of fans there. Fortunately, we were able to grab two seats at the  
bar, right in front of the bandstand. Like you, we were knocked out  by 
Lena's performance, but we were equally floored by her charm  and warmth. 
 
Her influences are obvious. There was a lot of Ella in her  performance, 
along with echoes of Sarah and Billie. Mostly, however,  she's an original -- 
a world-class contender in a highly competitive  business.
 
Thanks very much for letting us know about this marvelous singer. We're  
looking forward to hearing her again.
 
Jerry
    
 
 
In a message dated 12/25/2009 4:15:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rsr at ringwald.com writes:

If you  see Lena, do say hello for me.  In fact, give her a hug from me.   

I first heard her when she came to Sacramento in a youth band.  I  was 
knocked out.  

The next year I hired her to be a guest star at  our Jazz Society.  I think 
she had just started college and was only  about 18 or 19.  But she blew 
everyone away.  And she was so nice  also.  

You'll love her singing.   

Best,

--Bob