Vickie Smith Tribute Shows

Easily reaching down into her lush low notes and soaring up into her high notes, Vickie Smith is high energy. Enjoying her audiences as well as her music, each performance becomes a unique experience, in a style blending the joys of greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne. Vickie has personally researched and developed these shows; her direct involvement in the arrangements reflects the input the lady legends themselves had in their own performances.

Whether working with an intimate piano, her trio, quartet, or a swingin' big band, Vickie's interaction with her audiences adds a special touch to each show. The versatility in her stylings keeps each performance unique.

Each show option is enhanced by well-researched anecdotal information shared with audiences and bringing them into the spirit and enthusiasm of the tribute.

Voices of Jazz - A Musical Journey through the Popularity of Vocal Jazz

From its roots in New Orleans through its branching into different styles, this show is an exciting and educational experience in tribute to the many voices of jazz.

"The 'Voices of Jazz' program brought the nuances of the jazz and swing era to life for our students and staff members...Smith not only entertains, she also educates her audience." - Richard McCullogh, Student Activities Director, Berkeley College, NJ

Satin Dolls - A Tribute to the Ladies of Swing

Swing is back and this high energy, swingin’ musical journey celebrates the ladies whose multi-talents made them shine throughout the Swing Era and beyond - Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Rosemary Clooney…women who made the transition from “chick singers” to well respected and versatile musicians…with favorites such as “Fever”, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “All of Me, “ and of course, “Satin Doll” - all with a fresh sound.

With a lifelong love for the music stylings of the Swing Era, Vickie Smith has developed her dedications to share with listeners of all ages. Audiences have enjoyed Vickie’s enthusiastic tributes at supper clubs, festivals, fundraisers, colleges, concerts and community events. She has appeared on national and local tv and radio.

“You are absolutely great…You have that star thing - you are beautiful, have a great personality and you sing brilliantly. Ella is smiling right now.” Buddy Bregman, Arranger/Producer for Ella Fitzgerald

"Your interaction with students was superb, and they were truly inspired. I have never experienced anything like it." Judith Niewender, Special Events Coordinator, Walter Edge Theater, ACCC, AC, NJ

"She can get into a song and she can swing ... she scatted admirably. Smith obviously has appeal." Zan Stewart, Star-Ledger

“Vickie’s like a ray of sunshine…great selection of songs.” Joe Franklin, WOR radio

"She delivers the songs...with much the same upbeat ebullient spirit that was a regular focus of many of Fitzgerald's performances." Craig W. Hurst, AllAboutJazz.com

"This classy singer really is a satin doll. Vickie Smith's tribute to the great ladies of swing is right on the mark." Michael Cool, Exec. Dir., Stockton Performing Arts Center

“The Ella show was a great hit…Vickie really knows how to swing...charmed a sold-out audience! ” Naomi Miller, Entertainment Director, YMHA of North Jersey

“Reminds me of that great Ella performance in Berlin…Vickie’s personality, her singing, the audience response - it was all just great. Really exciting.” Mark Blaustein – WMSC radio, Montclair State University

"Your performance was awesome. We can't thank you enough for entertaining the students from our college and our community High Schools. The interaction with the audience was truly informative and exciting. " Aline Bennett & Lisa Givens, Student Activity Coordinators, Atlantic Cape Comm. College, AC, NJ

"Our Faculty, Staff and Students were amazed how well Vickie Smith and her Quartet captured the Ladies of Swing, with both song and history. We cannot wait to have her back." - David Cucinotta, Student Activities Director, SUNY/Columbia-Greene Community College, NY

"I thoroughly enjoyed your show and the joyful, creative artistry of your interpretations---and that of that wonderful backup trio of yours." Professor Russ Gaudio, Gateway Community College

"Vickie, you always provide a wonderful program that the students truly appreciate." Henry Rodriguez, Asst. Dir., Student Activities, Rutgers Univ., Newark, NJ