Tim Kelly to perform at Newport July 18th

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NEWPORT — On July 18th pianist-vocalist-composer Tim Kelly will give a performance from 7-9 p.m. at the Library Arts Center in Newport. All proceeds will benefit the Newport

Historical Society and the Corbin Bridge Festival

The program will consist of instrumental and vocal jazz featuring music from Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk, Al Jarreau, songs of the Great American Songbook, vocal impressions, Broadway pieces and some of Tim’s original compositions honoring the Corbin Bridge and other New Hampshire original pieces.

Having started as a full time performer at age 14 in Boston, followed by graduating from Berklee College of Music after serving in Vietnam. Tim has enjoyed a long and fruitful career as a much sought after singer, pianist, composer and entertainer.

Currently with more than 9,700 performances and counting, Tim brings unmatched versatility and experience, as well as masterful instrumental, vocal, comedic and entertaining skills to any performing situation. A Tim Kelly performance is remembered long after the last note has been played

He has performed for Presidents Bush and Clinton as well as shows at the top venues in Boston, New York, Las Vegas, Florida, The Carribean and Cruise Ships while traveling to and performing in every continent.

Tim has shared the marquee with such stars as George Benson, Patti Labelle, Jeffery Osborne, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Kool and the Gang, Gary Burton, Kurt Elling and many more during his 45-plus year career as a full-time performing musician. Last year Tim produced, wrote, and headlined in his original show “One World” at the Las Vegas Convention Center for 5,000 people representing 98 countries.

Tim is a resident of North Newport, when he is not traveling to perform. The

concert on July 18th will be a rare opportunity to experience a world-class musical performance in the Newport area. Previous concerts that Tim has done in this area have been met with rave reviews.

Seating is limited as there is a 70-seat capacity at the Library Arts Center. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by contacting the Newport Library Arts Center at 863-3040 or at their website www.http://libraryartscenter.org

For more information and videos of Tim performing, please visit www.tkellypiano.com