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VOL 3. NO. 25 Monday, July 2 - Sunday, July 8, 2001
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The Ice Man Cometh
By Avonie BROWN

Jerry Butler, courtesy photo

On one of Jerry Butler's more recent performance in the metropolitan area I shared a unique treat with my Aunt Katie, in fact you can say the experience was motivated by her enthusiasm. She has been a fan of Jerry Butler since his release of the landmark recording "Your Precious Love" in 1958. So when she saw a poster announcing his performance, there was no doubt what we would be doing that Saturday night.

I had heard of "The Ice Man" often enough, but at 60 with a 42-year career in the music business, he was truly a performer of another era. Imagine my surprise when during his absolutely wonderful performance I was able to keep pace with my Aunt, as we accompanied Butler on one classic after another. Butler lived up to his reputation as a smooth crooner par excellence. His suave and effortless delivery was only matched by his humor and his easy rapport with the appreciative crowd.

Butler has since release his biography "Only the Strong Survive" and he has more than a few stories to tell. Not only has he had a celebrated music career but the smooth operator has accomplished much outside of music. He is serving his fourth four-year term as Cook County (Chicago) Commissioner and his second term as President of the North East (Illinois) Planning Commission and returned to college at the ripe young age of 52.

On July 7 Jerry Butler will be in concert with The Jewels at Carter Barron Amphitheatre (Rock Creek Park 16th Street and Colorado Avenue, NW). Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $18-$20. Advance tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets available at Carter Barron Box Office day of the performance, Noon - 8 p.m. Call 202-426-0486.

To comment on this or any other article written by Avonie Brown email avonie@metroconnection.info.

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