All The Way: The Music of Jimmy Van Heusen & Friends
Weill Recital Hall, NYC, May 18, 2018
Reviewed by Marilyn Lester for Cabaret Scenes
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The Mabel Mercer Foundation, in its annual showcase dedicated to the music of a single songwriter(s) (plus friends), this year honored Jimmy Van Heusen, whose songs for film, television, and theater help fill the American Songbook to flowing. Talent, as always, ranged from the up-and-coming to established cabaret headliners. Starting the show with pizzazz was Nicolas King, who delivered three songs in three different styles, including the little heard” “Eee-o Eleven,” priming attendees for swell things to come. Sopranos supreme reigned in Shana Farr and Mabel Mercer Foundation head KT Sullivan, who presented a beautiful new Songbook standard in Tom Toce’s “Paris Song.” Two more “friends” were honored in Gail Maidman’s “Outside the Box,” sung by Jeff Harnar, and Rick Jensen’s “Sing,” performed by Amy Friedl Stoner with Jensen at the piano.
The wit and polish of husband/wife duo Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano were delights in their numbers, including “I Like to Lead When I Dance.” Marissa Mulder sang as if the material were written just for her, including a whimsical “Imagination,” while, giving up the piano to music director Jon Weber, Eric Yves Garcia became an engaging crooner with “Last Dance.” Youthful up-and-comers abounded in Greg Gropper, Simón Safos, and Joie Bianco. Also performing were Evan Stern and Amy Beth Williams. Musicians participating in the show were Dennis Buck, Steve Doyle, Kathleen Landis, Alex Rybeck, Diego Voglino, and Dan White.
