Jonathan Karrant The Johnny Mercer SongbookJonathan Karrant The Johnny Mercer Songbook

Jonathan Karrant - The Johnny Mercer Songbook Singer Jonathan Karrant salutes the music of legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer. Mercers compositions made a significant impact on the Great American Songbook, including songs like Autumn Leaves, Moon River, Skylark Summer Wind and so many more. Mercer was a top writer for Capital Records in the 1950s and 60s and collaborated with several iconic composers such as Henry Mancini, Johnny Mandael and Herold Arlen just to name a few. His songwriting was considered to be very prolific and provocative, creating word images through his lyrics, triggering thoughts and emotions.With a repertoire that spans classic jazz standards and contemporary interpretations, Karrant brings a modern elegance to the timeless genre of jazz. Karrant, who has recorded several of Mercers songs, will perform many of Mercers most popular hits on September 12, 2026. Karrant will also give you a peak of some of the songs off his most recent album. Jonathan Karrants album, On and On, hit No. 4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Livehit No. 2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. He has recorded with such notable artists as Diane Schuur and Jane Monheit. Karrant has received honors throughout the United States including: the New York City Cabaret Jazz Honors, Best Singer by the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the Top 10 Rising Jazz Vocalists by Downbeat. Karrant doesnt cover songs, he uncovers them. Jazz Corner Jonathan Karrant Video Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcyFaSlFQwQ www.jonathankarrant.com A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Jonathan carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your soul. At the same time he can swing with the kind of jazz suave that was patented by Mel Torme. - Jazz Corner What You Need to Know We have partnered with the Mason / O'Farrell garage, located 1/2-block across the street from Hotel Nikko with entrances on both Mason and O'Farrell. They offer Feinstein's patrons a validated rate of $15 for five-hours of parking when your ticket is stamped by a Feinstein's host! At this time Feinstein's at the Nikko is following the guidelines and recommendations as set forth by the city of San Francisco and the state of California in regards to masking and vaccinations. We honor your personal choice of whether to wear a mask, and leave it up to the guest's discretion. Please note: while rare, some artist's may request that their audience stay masked during their show. We will alert audience members in advance should any visiting artist request masking. For further information - https://www.feinsteinssf.com/safety-protocols/