Michael Feinstein's latest 'Standard Time' show, 'Let's Get Away From It All,' explored the theme of getting away to another place or another state of mind, with delightfully obscure song choices and terrific arrangements.
The talented singer is the heir apparent to evenings with Bobby Short and other great singer/pianists. His residency at the Carlyle Hotel's Bemelmans Bar is a role he was born to play.
The night was a reverie of delectable but not often heard tunes by arguably one of the greatest singer/pianists (in this or any generation), taking place in probably the most significant jazz/pop venue in the world, the historic Birdland.
Lady in Satin is the fifth album by Kandace Springs, an esteemed jazz vocalist hailing from Music City: Nashville, Tennessee. The album will be released in May. Learn more!
New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Department pays tribute to two of the most iconic and creative American singers of the 20th century in Night and Day: The Music of Chris Connor and Mahalia Jackson on Wednesday, February 14, 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
Jazz devotee Andrew Poretz checks out John Minnock's latest concert as a guest reviewer for Broadway World Cabaret.
The companion show to Melissa Errico's gorgeous album of movie music will recieve a return engagement at Feinstein's Supper Club, 54 Below.
CLUB44 RECORDS recently announced the release of The Sunday Set, the new album from Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso – including an entertaining selection of urbane standards, jazz favorites, and clever comedy numbers. The album, recorded live at The Birdland Theater, features vocals from Stritch and Caruso, with Stritch on piano and Steve Doyle on bass, and will keep your spirits high all week!
CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the release of The Sunday Set, the new album from Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso today, Friday, January 21. The team now reunites for this new selection of urbane standards, jazz favorites and sly comedy numbers
Besides her renditions of American standard classics, songwriters Hoagy Carmichael, Matt Dennis, Frank Loesser and Johnny Mercer make rare duet appearances with Lee.
Occasionally in cabaret, one encounters a performer with 'star power.' Other times, one sees a legitimate star in a cabaret setting---say, Patti LuPone or Ben Vereen---and knows instantly why the person is a star. But in his Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut show, Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, Tony Danza reminds audiences what it means to be a star, onstage as well as off.
When vocalist Todd Murray discovered several of the musicians for his excellent show Croon were unavailable for their scheduled Valentine's Day appearance last Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan Room, he asked Sean Harkness (the guitarist in the show) to join him for a two-hander. The fortuitous accident yielded a terrific presentation of romantic material from sentimental to ardent, a pared down sharing of unadulterated heart and high musical craft that deserves wider audience. “It's our goal to put you in the mood,” Murray tells us. They do.
Ken Greves, performing music from his new CD, will appear at Cafe Noctambulo on Thursday, July 2nd at 8pm with Frank Ponzio (piano), Saadi Zain (bass) and Jacob Melchior (drums).
Vocalist Joey Arias is not what he appears to the uninitiated. This is not a drag performer executing pastiche, but rather an artist serious about music with the talent to offer a full-blooded show. Lifelong affinity for Billie Holiday first professionally surfaced in 1987's Recording Arias on Holiday and continued with the Off-Broadway run of Strange Fruit, an homage to the icon. Her concert Wednesday night for Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, with evocative musical arrangement by Matt Ray, brings Arias' devotion "all the way from downtown above 14th Street."
Dyad Plays Puccini has upcoming shows through October, including shows in New York and New Jersey. Dyad Plays Puccini features Lou Caimano on saxophone, and Eric Olsen on piano.
Dyad Plays Puccini has upcoming shows through October, including shows in New York and New Jersey. Dyad Plays Puccini features Lou Caimano on saxophone, and Eric Olsen on piano.
Dyad Plays Puccini has announced their upcoming appearances and new CD, featuring Lou Caimano- Alto Saxophone and Eric Olsen - Piano. Details below!
Dyad Plays Puccini has announced their upcoming appearances and new CD, featuring Lou Caimano- Alto Saxophone and Eric Olsen - Piano. Details below!
Scot Albertson (Vocalist - Performer - Producer - Recording Artist) - www.scotalbertson.com) announces his sixth CD release concert, set for tonight June 17, 2013 at 7:30p.m. at Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, located at 2537 Broadway & West 95th Street, New York City, NY.
Scot Albertson (Vocalist - Performer - Producer - Recording Artist) - www.scotalbertson.com) announces his sixth CD release concert, set for Monday June 17, 2013 at 7:30p.m. at Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, located at 2537 Broadway & West 95th Street, New York City, NY.
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