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Jim
Van Slyke
Recently hailed “One of
the most beautiful voices in
cabaret” Stu Hamstra,
Cabarethotline, NY
Having received critical
acclaim for his cabaret
performances Jim is
achieving equal success with
his debut CD Open Road
now available on:
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Photo Linda Helms |
“Open Road evidences a man
on the road to bigger and
better things.”
“…well done with emotion and
class.”
Rob Lester,
Talkinbroadway.com
Jim has sung on concert
stages across the US and
Europe.
His appearances include a
solo performance at the
White House. He was a
featured entertainer for
President Clinton's 1997
Inaugural Ball and has also
been featured at the Kennedy
Center's Millennium Stage
and in many USO shows.
Jim made his solo European Concert Debut in Germany with a
National Symphony Orchestra.
Other stage credits include
leading roles in both opera
and musical theatre
productions including the
roles of Count Almaviva in
The Barber of Seville,
Sparky in Forever Plaid.
Jim has also had the honor
of performing with the
Washington Opera under the
Artistic Direction of
Placido Domingo.. Jim can
also be seen in the
Washington DC area fronting
the magnificent 18 piece big
band The Frankie Condon
Orchestra singing big
band favorites!
Both audiences and critics
agree that “This is a
voice you must hear!”
Stu Hamstra, Cabarethotline
In addition to his
performing credits, Jim is
also a nationally recognized
vocal coach having private
studios in the metropolitan
DC area, New York City. He
has taught on the voice
faculties of Ithaca College
and Catholic University.
Student credits include
Broadway and national tour
productions of Rent,
Saturday Night Fever,
Tommy, The Best
Little Whorehouse in
Texas, Annie
Get Your Gun, Camelot,
Stomp, Hair Spray,
Annie, Mama Mia, Chorus
Line, Miss Saigon, Wicked,
Thoroughly Modern Millie,
Off Broadway, Regional
Theatre, Cruise Ships, The
Metropolitan Opera Chorus,
The Washington Opera, award
winning/critically acclaimed
cabaret artists and even
the Radio City Rockettes.
See
Vocal Coaching page for more.
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