Rachel Ulanet

Keep Me Searching

Feinstein’s/54 Below, NYC, June 22, 2018

Reviewed by Chris Struck for Cabaret Scenes

Amidst the turmoil of modern living, Rachel Ulanet brought a patient, clear sound to Feinstein’s/54 Below. Discussing the motivations for performing, she talked about her children, the contentious political climate, and the ability through it all for people to find new ways to connect. It was a heartwarming addition to her slew of song choices that shared the theme of searching for something best exemplified by Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold”: “It’s these expressions I never give/ That keep me searching for a heart of gold.”

Ulanet hit her stride at the halfway mark and pulled off some brilliant work on “Painter Song” (Lee Alexander/JC Hopkins) and “You Must Believe in Spring” (Michel Legrand/Alan and Marilyn Bergman). The combination of these paid touching tribute to an important person in her life who helped her make it to the stage for her show.
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Soulfully, she put the words, “If I were a painter, I would paint my reverie,” out into the universe and, in a way, she did, painting moon rivers (“Moon River,” Johnny Mercer/Henry Mancini) and “Rivers of Dreams” (Billy Joel).

All I can say is, I hope it will become easier to believe in spring and love knowing a woman like Ulanet might croon “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (Nick Ashford/Valerie Simpson) someday.

Also painting with his work was the talented Matt Baker. An accomplished pianist and music director for the evening, his diligent work at the piano adds flair as easily as it fades into a framing of Ulanet’s voice.
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On bass was Michael Blanco, with Ray Marchica on drums. Rachel Ulanet has done this show before and played this raucous encore. There is hope that she will perform it again soon!

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