Melissa Errico To Celebrate Michel Legrand At Feinstein's/54 Below

2019 declared itself the year of Michel Legrand in the life of Melissa Errico. Asked by The New York Times to offer the eulogy to her beloved collaborator, on Jan. 28th The Times published her affectionate appreciation. Not long after, she was invited to become the sole American performer to participate in the extraordinary two-day memorial to Legrand held in April at Paris' Le Grand Rex Theatre, the Radio City Music Hall of the French capital (a concert made the more moving by coinciding with the great fire in Notre Dame). Then, as though any more auspicious omens were needed, Melissa recently discovered a lost vault of beautifully recorded studio tapes she had made of Legrand songs, with Legrand himself on the piano, exquisite vocal sketches for the album that became the canonic Legrand Affair. Inspired by both the April memorial and the newly discovered material, in May Melissa took her vision of the French composer to San Francisco for an extraordinary one night only concert, causing one reviewer to announce that "Errico is, and will continue to be, the premier interpreter of the musical legacy of Michel Legrand."

This November 7, 8, and 9 at Feinstein's/54 Below, Melissa will offer New York the Legrand performance that thrilled and moved Paris and San Francisco with An Even Grander Affair. "Working with Michel was one of the highlights of my musical life - it's as though this year, his spirit is at my shoulder and asking me to sing. I wanted to write about him, and now sing about and through him".

Her show, an instance of what she calls her special new form of 'talking cabaret' - or the caber-essay - will celebrate Legrand both by telling the story of his life and work, while offering a range of material with her matchless accompanist Tedd Firth. Featuring songs such as "Once Upon A Summertime," "His Eyes, Her Eyes," her recent Legrand single "Hurry Home," and the debut of Legrand's final composition with the great lyricist team Alan & Marilyn Bergman.

Cover charges begin at $45 with a $25 food and beverage minimum. All seating is cabaret style. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com/Melissa. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage.

In their description of the venue, The New York Times writes, "Feinstein's/54 Below has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat in the house. Its sultry after-hours ambience is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan's other major supper clubs."

Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15 - $105. 54Below.com/Feinsteins

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