Singer / Tribute
Laura Hull
Great music was always playing while I was growing up in New York City. Before long, school plays, talent shows, and camp recitals were part of my life. By the time I was a teenager, I was fronting a band, playing local gigs.
In short order, I was visiting agents in New York City’s famed Brill Building, recording backing vocals at RCA Studios, playing gigs at fabled Catskill Mountain Resorts, and recording jingles for dolls and toothpaste. I learned to sing in various styles and genres and with many talented musicians along the way. Virtually any opportunity that came my way, I leveraged to advance my vocal and performance skills.
My interest in songwriting led to my debut CD of original music. Co-produced and arranged by my longtime musical partner, Hullabaloo was self-released in 2006, which garnered a few songwriting awards and radio play around the U.S. In addition, music libraries have licensed some of my songs, which are now heard worldwide.
In 2009, my second self-released CD, Take Me Home, covered much-loved songs from the American Songbook and received excellent notices. Supper Club, a live CD, followed this in 2012, which was recorded over two nights, and covered many gems from the Songbook and jazz standards.
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Themed Shows
Laura is delighted to create a custom-designed tribute concert tailored to your vision—whether it’s a heartfelt love letter to someone special, a memorable birthday celebration, or a meaningful anniversary. Each performance draws from the rich and timeless repertoire of the Great American Songbook, featuring classics from the 1920s to the mid-1950s—an era celebrated as the “Golden Age” of American popular music.
Marquee Melodies: The Music of the Movies
This program offers a retrospective of movie music by the great masters of American songwriting, many of whom originally wrote for the stage before composing for the soundtracks of Hollywood's silver screen.
Broadway the Jazzway
Broadway theatre contributed some of the most famous jazz standards that still rank among the most recorded songs ever. Experience the joy of jazz as Laura presents the music of Broadway set to the swinging rhythms of jazz.
Ladies of Song, A Retrospective
Ladies of Song celebrates a bevy of celebrated Songbirds and their recordings from across the decades, from the 40s through the 70s.
Ella and Ellington, A Legendary Friendship
Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, whose musical collaborations spanned 50 years, produced some of the most iconic recordings in jazz. This program is a tip-of-the-hat to Ella Fitzgerald's 1959 Grammy Award-winning tribute to Duke Ellington.
Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady of Song
Widely considered to have been the most influential vocalists of the 20th Century, we celebrate the works of the supreme interpreter of the Great American Songbook.
The Music of Mancini
Mancini was one of America's foremost film, television, and theater composers. Join us for a program including many of Henry Mancini's most well-known compositions and some rarely performed songs.
Night & Day: The Music of Cole Porter
Night and Day is a tribute to the great Cole Porter, featuring songs from the stage and screen delivered in the spirit of a sophisticated party reminiscent of Porter's legendary soirees in Paris and New York.
Things We Did Last Summer: The Music of Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn was one of the 20th Century's most successful and admired lyricists and collaborated with notable composers such as Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne, and Jimmy Van Heusen. Cahn is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs recorded by every prominent singer. Sinatra loved him and recorded many of his songs.
Dream: The Music of Johnny Mercer
From the mid-30s through the 50s, Johnny Mercer was an American lyricist, songwriter, and singer who co-founded Capitol Records. He wrote the lyrics to over 1,500 songs, including compositions for the movies and Broadway shows. Join us as we celebrate the many songs of Johnny Mercer.
Young at Heart: The Music of Romance
The music of romance is filled with songs of love and heartache, with beautiful melodies and romantic messages. Join us as we revel in the magic of romance.