Monday, Jan 8
Club Cumming
505 E 6th St. 7 - 8:30
Eric Hoffman born and raised in Flint Michigan, the son of a high school wrestling coach and a hairdresser. His grandfather was a fine baritone, autoworker and farmer. From a very early age, Eric practiced on the Lowery 88Organ in their musical home and, soon, joined both grandparents in the church choir.
His lessons on the trombone were productive and led to performing as a trombone player and featured singer with big bands on various cruise lines. He played and sang for prestigious performers such as Jack Jones, (Eric is one of Jack Jones’ great admirers), The Spinners, Vic Damone, Steve Allen, Charo & more. While playing with the band on the Jerry Lewis Show, the conductor, Lou Brown, heard him sing and encouraged him to pursue a singing career.
After moving to New York he joined the legendary jazz drummer, Charlie Persip’s big band, “Super Sound”. He is features on Persip’s recording “Intrinsic Evolution” and appears regularly in various New York clubs with guitarist, Ken Hatfield.
Eric Hoffman is a singer of many vocal styles from a swingin’ jazz feel to a full-voice baritone. His upcoming show features songs that were recorded by some of the singers he grew up listening to and admiring. He is inspired by Jack Jones, Jimmy Webb, Mel Torme, Steve Lawrence, Roberg Goulet and Brian Stokes Mitchell. With his diversified style, he is capable of singing a great variety of songs from Jazz to Broadway. When you attend his show you will be attending an exciting party.
Eric is presenting his debut cabaret show which is conceived, directed and arranged by the legendary Marilyn Maye and music director, Tedd Firth. The stellar group of musicians accompanying Eric will be Tedd Firth, pianist, Ken Hatfield, guitarist, Tom Hubbard, Bassist and Daniel Glass, drummer.
Make your reservations now.
Don’t Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, 212-757-0788.