Get ready for an evening of pure vocal class! From Manchester, England, acclaimed jazz vocalist Paul Hughes brings his extraordinary talent to the Hardin Auditorium on Friday, May 15, celebrating the Rat Pack. Currently recording original songs at Capitol Studios, Paul is praised by producer Sal Oliveri as "the real deal" and by Nashville legend Byron Hill, who says, "Songs literally come alive when Paul performs them." Inspired by icons like Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Nat King Cole, Hughes's style is renowned for its impeccable phrasing and undeniable swing. Grammy-winning arranger Nan Schwartz notes he's "holding the torch high for future generations," while Bill Schnee calls him "a tremendously stylish storyteller.?