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THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ
BOLD & BRASSY BLUES

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The press releases and stories in this press kit are not intended to be used "as is," but should be typewritten double-spaced on plain paper or your own letterhead, using one side of the page only, with appropriate local information inserted in the blank spaces as indicated. Be sure to indicate also when you would like the story used, eg., "FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 2" or "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE." Do not feel you must use these materials verbatim. Stories may be condensed, expanded, combined or rewritten altogether, as you wish. Our objective is to furnish you with sufficient material and information on which you can build and with which you can conduct the most successful advance promotional campaign possible.

We can also send you press reviews and stories upon which you may draw for material in creating press stories or advertising copy of your own. Our aim, as yours surely is, is to do all necessary to insure a full house of this attraction. Good luck!

IMPORTANT REQUEST: Will you please mail a copy (originals please) of each pre-performance story and each review published in local papers about this show, as well as any advertisements in local press. Include a note, if you will, describing your own reactions to the performance.

We have the following available to assist you in promoting Sandra Reaves-Phillips in "The Late Great Ladies of Blues and Jazz":

Color Slides - $5.00 each
Video Cassette Sampler - $30.00 each
Audio Cassette - $10.00 each

The deposit you send with your order will be returned to you once we are in receipt of the returned materials. Please make checks payable to: Arthur Shafman International, Ltd.

SANDRA REAVES "THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ"

Press Release #1

SANDRA REAVES TO STAR IN TRIBUTE TO LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ

Jazz and blues singer/Broadway actress Sandra ReAves, who has been presenting her tribute to "THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ" around New York City to enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim, is bringing her smash hit show to (Name of City).

"TRIBUTE" is dedicated to recreating the essences of the fabulous Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Mahalia Jackson. These one-of-a-kind women put their hearts and souls into a song, spreading joy and excitement. Sandra ReAves does just that capturing the auras of each, while becoming herself a presence equal to these greats...classy, powerful and unique.

Come be transported to the sassy, brassy, bluesy past by the dynamic swinging Sandra ReAves, "The Late Great Ladies of Blues and Jazz" on (Date and Time) at (Name of Hall). Tickets are (Prices) and are available at (Location). Call (Telephone Number) for further information.

SANDRA REAVES

THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ

Press Release #2

SIZZLING SANDRA REAVES TO PORTRAY GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ

She has been compared to the great legends of the past, She has been called Bessie Smith-reborn. "The New Queen of the Blues."

Her name is Sandra Reaves-Phillips and she will be singing and swinging in (Name of City) when she presents her smash-hit one-woman show "THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ' on (Date and Time) at (Name of Hall).

This show is dedicated to recreating essences of the fabulous Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Mahalia Jackson. ReAves has said, "It is difficult to play the role of a legend. You can't imitate. You have to reach the height of your own delivery. If I can deliver the spirit (of the singer) to the audiences then I am happy."

She does that. And she does more.

She herself becomes an equally powerful, charismatic presence...a great singer in her own right. She's unique, sassy and classy, with a dynamite voice. She too is one-of-a-kind.

According to the Washington Post, "She belongs to a special sorority of singers whose expressiveness, vocal power and sheer physical size recall the classic blues singers of the 20's." For the Chicago Tribune "The stage burst into flames when she came out".

Show Business says "she has impeccable timing...dynamism and eloquence ...a celebration!"

Come celebrate the legends of old with the new and fantastic Sandra ReAves in her performance of "THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ" at (Name of Hall). Tickets are (Prices) and are available at (Location). Call (Telephone Number) for further information.

PRESS RELEASE #1

SANDRA REAVES TO STAR IN BOLD & BRASSY BLUES

Jazz and blues singer/film and Broadway actress Sandra ReAves, who has previously appeared in (Name of City) in her acclaimed "The Late Great Ladies of Blues and Jazz" to enthusiastic audience and critical acclaim is bringing her smash new "Bold & Brassy Blues" to (Name of City).

Come be transported to the sassy, brassy, bluesy past by the dynamic, swinging Sandra ReAves in "Bold & Brassy Blues" on (Date & Time) at (Name of Theatre). Tickets are (prices), and are available at (location). Call (Telephone number) for further information.

PRESS RELEASE #2

HOT AND GUTSY IN HER SIZZLING BOLD & BRASSY BLUES

Having been compared to the great legends of the past, she is the personification of Bessie Smith reborn. "The new queen of the blues".

Her name is Sandra ReAves and her revue is "Bold & Brassy Blues". This hot, new gutsy reminiscence of the blues which takes audiences all the way from a dead end street ( Tin Top Alley) in South Carolina to Tin Pan Alley in New York City can be seen at (Name of Theatre) on (Date and time).

Sandra ReAves' blues stem from the heartfelt essence of the Negro spiritual to the full sound of a brassy band. She can wail, she can moan, she can coat her voice with velvet or dust it with gravel. If you've known the blues, you're gonna love this show.

Come celebrate the blues of old and the new with Sandra ReAves in her "Bold & Brassy Blues" at (Name of Theatre). Tickets are (Prices) and are available at (Location). Call (Telephone Number) for further information.