DARA STARR TUCKER: "Time Wouldn't Wait" CD Release Concert (Jazz Singer, Songwriter & Cultural Commentator)
Hollywood
About This Event
Vocalist, songwriter, and cultural commentator Dara Starr Tucker makes her debut at Catalina Jazz Club on Sunday, October 19, 2025 to celebrate her new album: Time Wouldnt Wait, a soul-stirring collection of original compositions and cinematic reimaginings that reflect on the passage of time, the beauty of impermanence, and the power of presence.LIVE! SUN, OCT 19th at 7:30PM. Dinner begins at 6:00PM. With a voice described as commanding and clear (NPR), Tucker weaves a rich tapestry of sound and story. Time Wouldnt Wait features a dynamic blend of seven of Tuckers original songs alongside deeply personal renditions of songs from classic and contemporary films. She reimagines Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory), the hauntingly beautiful Twilight and Mist (Legends of the Fall), Rodgers s I Have Dreamed (The King and I), and showcases a stunning cover of Billie Eilishs What Was I Made For from Barbie.Among Tuckers seven original compositions are the title track Time Wouldnt Wait, a poignant meditation on impermanence, the radiant Shining, the gospel-tinged Tall Georgia Pines, and a song of heartbreak and forgetting Brick Wall. Each track is a carefully crafted emotional vignette, driven by Tuckers singular ability to fuse jazz, soul, folk, and filmic songwriting into something wholly her own. This is not just an album to hear; its an album to feel Tucker said. While we are certain that time is fleeting, it is also full of infinite possibilities.Tuckers artistry extends far beyond the studio. A Woodshed Network Fellow, selected for the prestigious program founded by jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater, she has toured and recorded with guitarist Charlie Hunter and co-wrote the title track for Keb Mos 2020 Grammy-winning album, Oklahoma. Tucker was the silver medalist at the American Traditions Vocal Competition where she additionally won the Johnny Mercer Award and the Ben Tucker Jazz Award prizes. Her 2021 release, Dreams of Waking, reached #7 on JazzWeeks national radio charts, while songs from her previous album, Dara Starr Tucker, were included on Apple Musics Jazz Vocal Essentials, Spotifys Best Jazz Vocals 2023 and Amazon Musics Vocal Jazz playlists, further cementing her status as a rising voice in modern jazz.Tuckers thought-provoking commentary and musical storytelling have garnered her national attention. She has been featured on NPRs Jazz Night in America, NPRs Jazz Inspired, and is the new host of The Front Page on Radio Free 102.3FM in Los Angeles, a station owned by Stevie Wonder.
Event Details
- Date & Time:
- at 19:30:00
- Timezone:
- America/Los_Angeles
- Status:
- onsale
- Price Range:
- 35.9 - 46.7 USD
Venue Information
- Venue:
- Catalina Bar & Grill
- Address:
- 6725 W. Sunset Blvd.
- City:
- Hollywood
- Country:
- United States Of America
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