Flying High: Still Soaring at Presidio Theatre

Flying High: Still Soaring comes to Presidio Theatre, continuing the celebration of the Big Band “canaries” who first rose to fame singing with major orchestras before forging remarkable solo careers. This next chapter expands the spotlight to even more groundbreaking women whose voices shaped the sound of an era and redefined what was possible in popular music. 

Tracing their journeys beyond the Big Band years, the program weaves music and storytelling to reveal how these artists pushed past expectations and built enduring legacies. Their influence did not fade with time. It grew stronger, leaving a lasting mark on American song.