Scott Snapp: Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz

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Scott Snapp

Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz, Los Angeles, CA, October 9, 2014

Reviewed by Les Traub for Cabaret Scenes

Scott-Snapp-Cabaret-Scenes-Magazine_212Scott Snapp justifiably denotes his style as “theatrical pop.” His repertoire mixes standards, pop and originals, all presented with an inside-out exploration that gives the material a theatrical feel.

His passionate delivery conveyed an emotional intensity that was true to the lyrics without going over the top.

He traced his life from a small town Ohio upbringing to a career in music with a well-chosen song list.

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Particularly moving was an original written with Andy Howe called “Sgt.
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Baker,” expressing the possible thoughts of the Civil War soldier who was depicted on a statue in his home town. Another highlight was his hauntingly dramatic take on “Sounds of Silence.” Snapp’s voice covers a wide range and he can move from a growl to a whisper to a conversational tone to an all-out power display without losing sight of the heart of a song.

A nice change of pace was a guest appearance by Sally Kellerman soloing on four songs, including a beautifully mellow take on “Glory of Love.”

Snapp had a terrific band accompanying him, and much credit goes to substitute Musical Director Christy Crowl, who came in with only a day’s notice to handle the complex arrangements. Credit also to musical producer Bob Esty who contributed imaginative arrangements.
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Les Traub

Les Traub has been covering the cabaret scene for over twenty years. He is a co-founder and President of Cabaret West and has produced cabaret shows at the Jazz Bakery, Cinegrill, Gardenia, El Portal Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse and at UCLA. He co-produced and wrote a Sammy Cahn tribute show at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. He is Chairman of the Board of Musical Theatre Guild, where he co- produced Sail Away, High Spirits, Little Mary Sunshine and Street Scene at the Alex Theatre. He has lectured on cabaret in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Connecticut. .