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Mary Cross 2NspireU
NJPAC & North2Shore AC Festival present Phyllis Hyman & Classic Soul Tribute featuring Mary Cross
The Claridge Hotel
123 S Indiana Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Jun 23, 2024
5:00 PM EDT
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NJPAC & North2Shore Atlantic City present PHYLLIS HYMAN MUSICAL TRIBUTE featuring Mary Cross! This is the Grand Finale of the North2Shore Festival in Atlantic City on June 23, 2024
This tribute is a 75th Heavenly Birthday Celebration of the Life, Legacy and Music of Phyllis Linda Hyman. and consists of over 50 songs from her music catalogue.
Mary is a South Jersey native who is an Independent artist...No Booking Agent, No Manager, No Promoter....no Sponsor! She founded the 2NspireU Band 14 years ago and they have graced some impressive venue stages. She performs a Phyllis Hyman tribute annually and this year's is a pre-birthday celebration (Ms. Hyman's birthday would have been July 6th!)
This is one show you do NOT want to miss! It will be an emotional evening!
If you or someone you love is a fan of the music and voice of Phyllis Hyman... JOIN us for an Evening of great Grown Folk Music sure to tug at heart strings and conjure up great memories!
This is a Mary Cross Music production and NJPAC and North2Shore are proud co-producers.
Dinner will be available from Leavander's Southern Cuisine restaurant.
Discounted room rates are available from a participating North2Shore hotels
There will be a cash bar
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What fans are saying
RealityMusicCo
July 2nd 2024
Absolutely amazing! With the Hyman family in attendance Mary Cross delivered a fabulous pre birthday celebration in honor of the legendary songstress Phyllis Hyman. The tribute included over 50 songs and fabulous dresses at the sold out venue. Also with a dedication she presented a portion of the proceeds to NAMI for mental illness awareness. Guests enjoyed photo booths and cupcakes as well meet/greet with the New Jersey artist. Mary Cross is known as “The Mother of Cool Smoke” Her music can be heard on all digital music platforms. She is such a talented artist who has defied odds to keep a memory of the heartwarming effect of Ms Phyllis Hyman’s sound. Mary Cross has actually composed songs I feel is sequel to Ms Hyman’s messages. More at www.marycrossmusic.com
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Mary Cross 2NspireU Biography
Mary…dubbed the Mother of Cool Smoke for her rich vocal tonalities that are reminiscent of the late Phyllis Linda Hyman. An instantly identifiable honey-toned mezzo-contralto sound with great range and an undeniably brilliant and magnetic stage presence, Mary’s alluring vocals, candor, honesty, humor and purity as an artist make her a rarity in this business.
Frontrunner wrote: “Mary is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience in the palm of her hands, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can”.
Founded in September of 2016 by recording artist Mary Cross, 2NspireU is a NJ-based project known for their signature performance of multi-genres of music (Jazz, Classic Soul, R&B, Soft Rock, Gospel and more).
Mary, dubbed the Mother of Cool Smoke, has immediately identifiable contralto vocals described as sultry, smooth, and timeless in both presentation and delivery. Expect to hear the great music of Nina Simone, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Burt Bacharach, Captain and Tenielle, Tony Bennett, Oleta Adams, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, H.E.R., Lalah Hathaway, Ledisi, Lizz Wright, Norah Jones, CeCe Winans, and more during the band’s performance.
The group has provided entertainment for various events nationwide, including weddings, corporate, cocktail hours, charity galas, retirement parties, and graced the stages of The Kennedy Center, SOUTH Jazz Kitchen, Doubletree and Hilton Hotels, Wiggins Park, Berks Jazz Fest, Willingboro Jazz Fest Juneteenth events, Nicetown Festival, IDEA Performing Arts, Camden Aquarium and more.
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Mary has shared the stage with renowned Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson and Gerald Veasley, Danny Clay (Luther Vandross), Eban Brown (The Stylistics), William Wardlaw (Luther Relives) and a host of other well-known artists.
Recipient of many awards including the 2021 Creative Media Black History award for her work with nonprofits including universities, healthcare, mental health, youth and senior centers.
She was also a 2021 Soultracks nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year for her 3rd release titled “PROMISE”….”a 2021 Soultracks Top 100 Soul single.
Mary has released three collaborations with Grammy Nominated producer Donald Robinson (Vanessa Williams) and has an upcoming project with Tim Hutson (Maysa). Saxophone great Carl Cox (Maysa) was featured on her latest single titled ‘Promise’ which she wrote. Here debut album is targeted for release in late Fall, 2022.
Her monthly residency at Wilson’s Live Music continues to yield SOLD OUT performances.
Read MoreFrontrunner wrote: “Mary is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience in the palm of her hands, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can”.
Founded in September of 2016 by recording artist Mary Cross, 2NspireU is a NJ-based project known for their signature performance of multi-genres of music (Jazz, Classic Soul, R&B, Soft Rock, Gospel and more).
Mary, dubbed the Mother of Cool Smoke, has immediately identifiable contralto vocals described as sultry, smooth, and timeless in both presentation and delivery. Expect to hear the great music of Nina Simone, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Burt Bacharach, Captain and Tenielle, Tony Bennett, Oleta Adams, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, H.E.R., Lalah Hathaway, Ledisi, Lizz Wright, Norah Jones, CeCe Winans, and more during the band’s performance.
The group has provided entertainment for various events nationwide, including weddings, corporate, cocktail hours, charity galas, retirement parties, and graced the stages of The Kennedy Center, SOUTH Jazz Kitchen, Doubletree and Hilton Hotels, Wiggins Park, Berks Jazz Fest, Willingboro Jazz Fest Juneteenth events, Nicetown Festival, IDEA Performing Arts, Camden Aquarium and more.
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Mary has shared the stage with renowned Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson and Gerald Veasley, Danny Clay (Luther Vandross), Eban Brown (The Stylistics), William Wardlaw (Luther Relives) and a host of other well-known artists.
Recipient of many awards including the 2021 Creative Media Black History award for her work with nonprofits including universities, healthcare, mental health, youth and senior centers.
She was also a 2021 Soultracks nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year for her 3rd release titled “PROMISE”….”a 2021 Soultracks Top 100 Soul single.
Mary has released three collaborations with Grammy Nominated producer Donald Robinson (Vanessa Williams) and has an upcoming project with Tim Hutson (Maysa). Saxophone great Carl Cox (Maysa) was featured on her latest single titled ‘Promise’ which she wrote. Here debut album is targeted for release in late Fall, 2022.
Her monthly residency at Wilson’s Live Music continues to yield SOLD OUT performances.
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