Jeff Pitchell joins Carla Cooke to feature the music of her father, R&B legend Sam Cooke, at Danbury Palace

Carla Cooke joins Jeff Pitchell and the Texas Flood for a night of love songs and out-of-love songs featuring the music of R&B legend Sam Cooke, Carla’s father, at the Palace Danbury on Saturday, Feb. 11. Carla Cooke joins Jeff Pitchell and the Texas Flood for a night of love songs and out-of-love songs featuring the music of R&B legend Sam Cooke, Carla’s father, at the Palace Danbury on Saturday, Feb. 11. Photo: Courtesy Of Carla Cooke / Contributed Photo Photo: Courtesy Of Carla Cooke / Contributed Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Jeff Pitchell joins Carla Cooke to feature the music of her father, R&B legend Sam Cooke, at Danbury Palace 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

It was the the late 1950s when Sam Cooke started his climb to the top of the Billboard charts with such hits as “Twistin’ the Night Away,” “ We’re Having a Party” and “You Send Me” — the latter knocked Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” from the No. 1 spot.

The legendary R&B artist died in 1964, but Cooke’s music lives on, especially through the talents of his youngest child, Carla Cooke, who will appear at the Palace Danbury with Jeff Pitchell and the Texas Flood. The entertainers will celebrate Sam Cooke’s legacy through a night of love songs and out-of-love songs on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Carla Cooke is a master scatter who reinterprets her father’s classics and performs her own tunes, as well.

Pitchell’s been voted Best Singer, Best Guitarist and Best Songwriter at the New England Music Awards, and is working on a new CD. Music from the Palace show will be featured on the upcoming recording.

Since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, audience members will enjoy complimentary chocolates and some of Cooke’s new signature perfume, You Send Me.

The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Saturday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. $39, $29. 203-794-9944, Tickets.thepalacedanbury.com