San Francisco jazz vocalist Russ Lorenson at The Hideaway Room @ Helen's

New York, NY (RL PRODUCTIONS) - The Hideaway Room @ Helen's continues its 2006 season with the New York cabaret debut of Russ Lorenson in 'Russ Lorenson's A Little Travelin' Music' at 9:30pm on Saturday, April 15, and at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 16.

In 'Russ Lorenson's A Little Travelin' Music', a cleverly conceived and beautifully balanced program of jazz standards and obscure Broadway gems, Lorenson has assembled a unique cabaret show that takes audiences on a musical journey through his life via the great standards of the 20th century. Featuring songs by composers such as Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer and Cy Coleman, Lorenson tells the story of a 15-year odyssey...how he went from being a full-time performer to a high-tech executive with a million-mile travel schedule, and back again to the stage. Backed by the renowned Kelly Park Jazz Quartet, audiences will travel with Russ on wings of song...from London to Chicago, Paris to New York, and from Rome to San Francisco.

Debut CD to be released in May 2006

Lorenson's debut CD, to be released in May 2006 on the LML Music label, features songs from his cabaret show and includes duets with special guests Klea Blackhurst and fellow LML recording artist Shawn Ryan. The show was also taped for public television and will be broadcast to coincide with the launch of the CD. Lorenson will embark on a 15-city tour beginning in August 2006, promoting the CD and bringing his shows to audiences throughout the US.