Freda Payne

Event Overview

Bon B. Welch Productions presents 2X Grammy nominee, FREDA PAYNE pays tribute to The Legendary Ladies of Jazz: Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington, Peggy Lee, Dakota Staton, Gloria Lynne, Lena Horne, and Ella Fitzgerald, with special guest and host, KENNY LATTIMORE. It’s more than a concert: It’s a theatrical event!!!

About the Show

FREDA PAYNE pays tribute to the legendary ladies of Jazz.

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Media Contact: Laura Howard Donbwelchproductions@gmail.com

Legendary singer-actress FREDA PAYNE returns to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood with an all-new show entitled: Freda Payne pays tribute to the legendary ladies of Jazz. Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, Gloria Lynne, Dakota Staton, Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt & Ella Fitzgerald.

Sat. September 27th, 2025 - 8 pm. The show was conceived, written, directed, and produced by acclaimed playwright and director, Don B. Welch. Welch promises it to be a night of unforgettable music and dance. "I like to reference this show especially, written for Freda, as more than a concert, it’s a theatrical event!" says Welch.

FREDA PAYNE's Career

As an artist with over 6 decades of performing and recording under her belt, Freda is so much more than the Pop/soul diva with million selling hits like: Band of Gold, Bring Boys Home. She is a jazz chanteuse that can swing, scat, and bebop with the best of them. How can she not be? Especially with musical interest at the early age of 13 by Motown founder, Berry Gordy, and later by the legendary Quincy Jones, who produced her first jazz album: After the Lights Go Down and much more in 1963. Also touring with Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey, and Lionel Hampton on the road didn't hurt either.

In addition to concerts all over the world, some of her Broadway credits include: Jelly's Last Jam, Sophisticated Ladies, and Blues in the Night.

Special Host and Performers

The evening will be hosted by R&B legend, KENNY LATTIMORE, who will also perform a song with Freda. Ms. Payne will be accompanied by a 5-piece band under the musical direction of maestro, Josh Nelson.

Venue Details

FREDA PAYNE at the Catalina Jazz Club 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, California 90028

For tickets and reservations go to Ticketweb.com.

Dinner or two-drink minimum required in addition to the tickets, plus a $0.49 music royalty fee per patron. Doors open for dinner 1 1/2 hours before the first show and 1/2 hour before the second show if there is a second show, except for Private Events. Ticket sales are final.

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