![]() These songs are featured in JAY AND THE AMERICANS’show, along with stories of the artists and writers who influenced this 60’s super group. The group continued their music in the late 60’s with “THIS MAGIC MOMENT”, a “TOP 10” hit, and into the early 70’s with the beautiful “WALKIN’ IN THE RAIN”. The group’s version of “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING” holds the record for most copies ever sold of this musical masterpiece. The hits continued with the group holding the distinct honor of recording of Neil Diamond’s hit song “SUNDAY AND ME” and their recording of “CRYING” pays homage to the legendary ROY ORBISON, with whom they toured. JAY AND THE AMERICANS also performed in concert with“THE ROLLING STONES”. On February 11, 1964, JAY AND THE AMERICANS opened for “THE BEATLES” on their first live concert appearance in The United States. Their next chart hit was “ONLY IN AMERICA “, which they followed with hit songs ‘”COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER” and “CARA MIA”, which hit the “BILLBOARD TOP 10” during the height of the ”British Invasion”. JAY AND THE AMERICANS first recording was “TONIGHT” (from the musical “WEST SIDE STORY”), but their breakout hit was “SHE CRIED”. And with the backing of the fantastic USA band, they faithfully recreate the authentic sound of their greatest hit songs. Since 2006, the group has featured founding member Sandy Yaguda (aka Sandy Deanne), original member Marty Kupersmith (aka Marty Sanders), and the astounding lead vocals of Jay Reincke. From 1962 – 1971, this group charted an amazing FIVE “BILLBOARD TOP 10” hits and TWELVE “TOP 20” hit records. Few bands have ever reached the musical heights of JAY AND THE AMERICANS. JAY AND THE AMERICANS, started by four teenage boys in Sandy Yaguda’s basement in 1961, is one of the lasting success stories in Rock “N Roll history. ![]() Dan Band), iconic bassist Richard Patterson (Deacon Blues, Al Di Meola, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Aretha Franklin), drum legend Paul Wertico (Deacon Blues, Pat Metheny, Wertico, Cain, & Grey), master conguero Joe Rendon (Chevere, Arturo Sandoval), premier timbales player Jaime Claudio, and award-winning percussionist Janet Cramer. The All-Star Supernatural collective includes guitarist Steven Kikoen (Deacon Blues, Big Suit, Prognosis, Deacon Blues, Abbey Road, and Time Zone) on guitar and Brazilian performer Cecy Santana on vocals with, Chicago virtuoso ![]() From “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” to “Smooth,” “Maria Maria,” and “The Game of Love,” the Supernatural repertoire includes everything from the classic early hits to the “Supernatural” Grammy® songs – and everything in-between! This excursion into the world of SANTANA is made complete with the group’s awe-inspiring multimedia presentation. Come and experience this mystical and magical world. An Evening with Supernatural (formerly The Lotus Kings): All-Star Grammy® Tribute To Santana brings together eight Chicago-area stellar musicians that procure an astonishing replication of the musical wonder that is SANTANA.
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