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			Branson Style Theatre / Branson Entertainment The Kokomo Theatre "a drive-in theatre without the cars" bring your lawnchair for our CONCERT UNDER THE STARS






It’s the Roarin’ 20’s at the Kokomo Theatre "Speak Easy" every Friday & Saturday night February at 7pm when the Queen of Swing™ Kelli Grant takes the stage performing her original musical revue, "Jazzin’ Things UP!". Kelli takes the audience on a cross country trip to discover the wonderful world and history of Jazz. Thru her music and career you’ll hear the music, meet its creators and legendary performers that made it apart of our musical heritage. Kelli's "Swing 'n Blues" CD was in consideration for "Best Jazz Album"

author: Nancy Orr 5 stars
great blues CD. Extremely talented musicians & Grant has the perfect voice for big band jazzy, swingin' blues.

Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing™

TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN NOMINEE

Showcasing her musicianship as well as her band, "the Swing Kings" - the CD, is a tribute to the legends of "Blues, Jazz & Swing". It is also a reflection of her highly acclaimed original revue, "Swingin' the Blues" which is listed in the Isle of Capri's BLUE BOOK as one of their BEST SHOWS: Video clips available at her website. Hailed for the magnificent jazz improves, Kelli & her band, "the Swing Kings":

SHOWCASING HER CD'S - BLUES, JAZZ, SWING

PRETEND - Softer Side of Swing
BASIN STREET BLUES - Swing 'n Blues
ALL OF ME - Softer Side of Swing
UNFORGETTABLE - Softer Side of Swing
STORMY WEATHER - Softer Side of Swing
EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES - Blues To Me!
LADY IS A TRAMP - Softer Side of Swing
BIRTH OF THE BLUES - Softer Side of SWing
JUMP, JIVE & WAIL - Swing 'n Blues
THE QUEEN OF SWING - Swing-a-Billy

Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing?
TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN NOMINEE
World Who’s Who Jazz Cabaret Singers,
Federation of American Musicians - New York, NY ‘08

"Softer Side of Swing"
CD registered with BMI & CD licensing is with Harry Fox Agency, Inc. New York, NY.

Mickey Moody, formerly of ABC-DOT records engineers a magnificent album of pop, "swing" standards that Kelli’s low, sultry voice can literally wrap around each and every note. "An enjoyable product to be apart of as well as listen to," states this award winning producer. Mickey has worked on projects with B.J. Thomas, Johnny Winter and Freddy Fender.

The lead singles or push songs from the CD are; "PRETEND", "IF YOU WERE THE ONE", & "You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You". Kelli has been recognized more than once for her songwriting talents and "If You Were the One," a riveting and passionate original that will arouse the deepest of emotions in ones heart is another example of diverse songwriting talents as well as her vocal versatility.

There are 14 wonderful romantic love songs commonly associated with the big band movement which Miss Grant logically refers to as "soft swing." Well, what else would you expect from, "the Queen of Swing??"

MUSICIANS:
Kelli Grant - Piano, Electric Piano, Organ and Bass / Basic arrangements; Curly Lewis - Violin; Bob White - Steel Guitar and Dubro; J.B. Van - Steel Guitar; Bill Ham - Lead Guitar; Johnny Patterson - Lead Guitar; Bill Cobb - Keyboards; Billy English - percussion; Jeff Ebner - drums/percussion

Kelli Grant’s list of accomplishments are long and well documented. Kelli receive an "Honorable Mention" from Billboard for her R&B original, "The Way Love Use to Be" from her CD, "Honky Tonk Swing", she is a TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN NOMINEE, listed in the WORLD WHO’S WHO Jazz Cabaret Singers, Federation of American Musicians, New York, NY ‘08 and is sponsored and Nominated by the TCA for inclusion in the Mid-America Arts Alliance touring roster & the Mid-Atlantic International touring roster.

Working off her title and her blues credentials, Kelli did extensive research writing an original musical revue, "Swingin’ the Blues" and she is listed in the Isle of Capri Casino’s BLUE BOOK as one of their BEST SHOWS.

TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN NOMINEE
The Queen of Swing™
Kelli Grant

This "Piano Poundin', Rhythm Rockin', Bass Kickin'" showman
was publicly declared by Performing Arts Musical Directors, "an exceptional entertainer."

Few artist are credited with creating their own musical style but Texas State Musician Nominee and the 2009 winner of the
Will Rogers Award, Female Artist of the Year have done just that. "SWING-A-BILLY" ™ (Swing & Rock-a-Billy = Swing-a-Billy)

With gyrating leads (PIANO POUNDIN'), a pulse driving rhythm (RHYTHM ROCKIN'), and an unsurpassed walking left handed bassline (BASS KICKIN') THAT IS ALL LIVE, Kelli's signature style "swings," in the truest definition of the word confirming her to be the one & only, the Queen of Swing™ creating her own musical style Kelli calls …

"SWING-A-BILLY" ™
"it Rocks, it Swings but it’s not Hillbilly. My Momma called it … Swing-a-Billy™"

Definition:
Swing (Kelli’s lefthand Walking Bass) + (Rock-a-Billy) Gyrating, Piano Poundin’ Leads by the Queen of Swing™

"IF" you like:

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Louie Prima, Bette Midler, Ray Charles, Louie Jordan … then this is right up your alley!!

AND, I promise you this …

If your foot is not pattin’ & your fingers are not snappin’ to the "Swing-a-Billy" sounds of this exceptional entertainer …
then friend, call in the family cause …

YOU ARE DEAD!!! ;o)

Kelli has been charted, listed and recognized in a variety of musical styles. She received an "Honorable Mention" from
Billboard for her R&B original, "The Way Love Use to Be", was one of only 36 CD’s on the Grammy Voting list for
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (not nominated) and she is a music graduate.

Ladies & Gentlemen it is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the one and only….

the Queen of Swing™
Kelli Grant
An important footnote: this is truly Kelli’s music as she is playing ALL horn parts (horn, not keyboard)
and drums along with her signature style piano/bass.

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