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The Biography of Shell
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Shell's intimate singing style, syncopated off-beat
phrasing, scatting and riffing has lead WOR Radio's Joe Franklin to describe him
as "a combination of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet and Mel Torme." His ability to
engage the audience in witty dialogue, often making them double over with
laughter, is reminiscent of the Rat Pack infused with Mel Brooks.
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Originally from Brooklyn, Shell burst onto the entertainment scene at the age of
14, while singing with his uncle's club date band. By the time he was 16, he had
performed at more weddings and Bar Mitzvahs than most of his adult competitors.
Shell can sing, swing, scat, but his claim to fame is his own unique
interpretations. Having performed as a jazz singer for over twenty years, his
repertoire is extensive.
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One of his most notable performances was when he performed for Rosanne, Madonna
and Sandra Bernhardt at the opening of the Kabbalah Center in New York City in
1996. He is also proud of his reoccurring appearances in skits on "Saturday
Night Live". Shell's most recent performance was singing in "Labors of Love", a
benefit show to raise funds for Broadway Cares and Equity Fights AIDS where he
brought down the house with Elvis impersonation (one impersonation of many).
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Some of the people Shell enjoyed working with in the
past are Howard Stern, Joe Franklyn, Robert Urich, Pat Cooper, Robin Eubanks,
Eddie Murphy, Renee Russo, Darrell Hammond, Maury Povitch and The Dixie Chicks.
Recently, he was booked to open for Hiroshima and Poncho Sanchez at the L.A.
Jazz Festival. Shell's
has produced an album of
American standards called "Now and Forever".
Shell is in the process of launching his Las Vegas show. |
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