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PROFILE: Ronnie Rialto sings jazz, swing and blues

Besi Besemar April 16, 2014

Brighton-based lounge singer Ronnie Rialto has carved a niche as a suave cross-dressing crooner with an impressive voice that transcends the usual stereotyping.

Ronnie Rialto
Ronnie Rialto

Ronnie has been busy this year with regular gigs at London’s now defunct Candy Bar and She SOHO in Old Compton Street, as well as performing locally supporting events like the recent Charity Cabaret Day to benefit the Brighton Women’s Centre at The Basement.

Inspired by icons such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Matt Monro, Ronnie sets the bar high when it comes to performance standards. “ I just love those guys”, she said, “and the thing about Frank is not just the voice, but the songs – he always got the best songs. So many people love this genre and it’s because the songs and the arrangements are fabulous – Cole Porter, Nelson Riddle, What’s not to like?!”

What indeed? After two years of building the repertoire and working on the voice, Ronnie is more than capable of doing the songs justice. “Everyone who comes to my shows loves it! I get really positive feedback every time” she said smiling broadly.

Fans will have the opportunity to see and hear Ronnie perform as part of the Brighton Fringe during the Festival in May and be resident at the Cubar Chillout Lounge in Preston Street on Saturday May 10, 17, 24 & 31.

Ronnie delivers her repertoire of Jazz Swing & Blues standards from the 1930s, 40s and 50s with style and panache, and provides an entertainment with timeless appeal for all ages.

More information about these gigs and other upcoming events CLICK HERE:

What: Ronnie Rialto sings Jazz, Swing & Blues

Where: Cubar, 5 Preston Street, Brighton BN1 2HX

When: Saturday May 10, 17, 24 & 31

Time: May 10 & 24, 3pm-5pm: May 17 & 31, 9-11pm

Cost: Free

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