Don Sheldon’s Sinatra Jukebox

Don’t Tell Mama, NYC, April 13, 2018

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg for Cabaret Scenes

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A scintillating blend of talent exploring the Chairman of the Board’s impressive song list, both well-known and obscure, make for a fun evening of cabaret. Happily, no one attempts to do an imitation of Frank Sinatra, and the passion is clearly for the music and not just the lifestyle which spoils many tributes to Ol’ Blue Eyes.

Kicking off the show with an exhilarating version of the accurately prophetic “The Best Is Yet to Come” is the Russ Kassoff Trio (Kassoff serves as music director and pianist, with drummer Ray Marchica and 98-year-old (yes, you read that right) bass legend Jerry Bruno).

Throughout, their musical support is invaluable.

Don Sheldon brings his light baritone to great effect on such Sinatra classics as “Fly Me to the Moon” and the lesser-known “Lonesome Cities”—a gem by Rod McKuen.
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Sheldon’s taste in song selection is flawless, both in regard to what suits his style and what may surprise the audience.

Joining Sheldon on stage is the fabulous seasoned vocalist Annette Sanders.
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Singing solo and duetting with Sheldon, she scintillates through such standards as “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Let’s Fall in Love,” as well as less familiar pieces, such as “The Singer” (Vincent Falcone Jr./Joe Cocuzzo).

The two performers also join forces on several numbers, including a memorable “I Thought About You” that invokes Sinatra’s work with singers like Keely Smith, retaining their unique personalities while bouncing off of each other. It’s a smooth evening of terrific music.