Photos: Linda Purl 'This Could Be The Start' at Birdland Theater
Linda Purl In the Birdland Theater NYC
Linda Purl's show "This Could Be The Start...new beginnings for new times" opened in the Birdland Theater on Monday January 23rd. The show was an elegant paean to new starts, new loves, and fresh perspectives in a newly invigorated world.
It was a dedication to a new outlook.
Backed by a masterful trio that included Tedd Firth (piano), David Finck (bass), and Ray Marchica (drums) - this show brought new life to such well known tunes as "I'm In The Mood For Love". "Come Fly With Me", "How High The Moon"/"Blue Moon", "I'm Shooting High", "Taking A Chance On Love" and many more.
Ms. Purl's audience was packed with old and new friends from her years growing up in Japan, to her colleagues from the Stage and Film/TV industry.
In keeping with her show's theme of inspired love, she also had her real life beau cheering her on from center audience.
Ms. Purl's smooth vocals are a subtle, if unnamed, tribute to the great singers of the American Songbook. Bringing to mind Doris Day, Julie London, and of course her beloved Rosemary Clooney - Linda's sound pays homage to the style of the classic singers but in a wholly unique way. A touch of jazz, a bit of Broadway, and some popular music all blend in a new way...for new times.
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Linda Purl - An American Actress & Singer
Photo Credit: Kevin Alvey
Tedd Firth, Linda Purl, Ray Marchica, David Finck
Tedd Firth, Linda Purl, David Finck
David Finck, Linda Purl, Ray Marchica
Linda Martin Giannini, Deb Winer, Linda Purl, Jes Winer
Linda Purl, Lorna Dallas-Brown
Douglas Denoff, Linda Purl, Patrick Duffy
Marcia Tammi, Debra Monk, Tom Tammi, Linda Purl
Lance Stuart, Sachi Parker, Jessie Furness Stuart, Eriko Ishikawa, Linda Purl, Ken, Alma Schreurs Guimarin (Tokyo School Friends)
Judy Rice, Linda Purl, Steve McGraw, Nancy McGraw.
From This Author - Kevin Alvey
Kevin Alvey is an Actors Equity Union Member who spent the first part of his career as a singer/actor/dancer/director in musical theater and cabaret shows around the world and on t... (read more about this author)

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