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Sarasota News Leader December 27, 2013 will perform on Jan. 10, "is known for his versatility on the piano and a resonant singing voice that has been likened to that of a male Diana Krall," the release points out. Tobin lived in Nashville for 15 years, playing with the Forester Sisters and Brenda Lee and opening for Kenny Rogers, the release adds. He spent seven years as pianist, conductor and music director for Engelbert Humperdinck. The Jerry Eckert Trio, on Jan. 24, will feature Eckert on piano, Dave Hubbell on bass and Rich MacDonald on drums. "Eckert grew up playing the piano, and while jazz is undoubtedly his first love, his playing is also infused with a pleasing trace of the classical music that Eckert favored early on in his musical career," the release says. Eckert has served as music director for such notables as John Davidson, Kate Starr, Donald O'Connor, Frank Gorshin and Bobby Vinton, the release points out. The January Jazz at Two series will close on Jan. 31 "with the sultry sounds of vocalist Kitt Moran," who will be performing with her husband, Mike, on the piano and Dominic Mancini on bass, the release notes. "Moran's captivating stage presence and powerful musical abilities have made her a favorite of New York jazz critics," the release says. She and her husband are regulars on the New York City jazz club circuit, performing at such venues as Michael's Pub, the Village Vanguard, The Blue Note and Shanghai Jazz. Moran has opened for Jay Leno, Rodney Dangerfield and Jackie, the release adds. For more information about the Jazz Club of Sarasota, call 366-1552 or visit www.jazzclubsarasota.com. Kitt and Mike Moran/Contributed photo Jerry Eckert/Contributed photo Eddie Tobin/Contributed photo Page 106