LAURY'S BLOG

I've been very fortunate to have worked and performed with some of the greatest musicians in the world, one of which is the outstanding trumpet/flugelhornist Randy Brecker. I had the great pleasure of performing with Randy while I was touring with Michel Legrand in the famous Mainsonette Room at the St.Regis Hotel in NYC. I recently posted a story about the shows we performed there, the live recording and album I'm featured on "Michel Legrand and Friends" on RCA that was crea

Today I remember a special man, musician and singer, my brother in law Bill Scott. Bill was a wonderful singer and bassist, very well known and loved here in Chicago and one of the best people I knew.. He sang on many commercials back in the day and also was a regular performer on CBS radio. He had his own orchestra that he led for private High Society events and also his best friend was pianist/composer Bill Evans's, who I was fortunate enough to know and hang with thanks to

There are memories that stay with you always, especially the ones you share with friends. I thought I would remember one of the most enjoyable days Lee and I had with David Gross, Heidi and Noodles at a park/beach in Evanston, IL. Here are some fun photo's taken by David a brilliant trombonist and photographer. Davie, thanks for capturing these unforgettable moments with me and the girls, Noodles and Heidi. Love them.. #LauryShelley #DavidGross #Evanston

I have had the pleasure of performing nine times at the legendary Jazz Showcase and the tenth will be my CD release show coming up on January 24th. More on that coming soon! I am very proud to think that I have had the honor of performing under a name that has hosted the giants in music from all over the world, for over 70 years. I've enjoyed performing the music I love and expressing my passion for it along with the incredibly talented musicians that have been apart of it. E