Charlie Romo

The Green Room 42, NYC, March 8, 2019

Reviewed by Chris Struck for Cabaret Scenes

Charlie Romo continues to improve on his ability to put together a classic show of crooner classics. His stage presence has improved exponentially and, at The Green Room 42, he looked like he was having the time of his life.

Kicking the air, directing the crescendos, and stopping the music with a wave of his hand, he looked every bit as practiced and prepared as the superb band backing him: Jeff Harris (piano), Tom Hubbard (bass), Jack Cavari (guitar), and Howie Gordon (drums).

To kick off his show, Romo went with a pair of favorites that he’s brought to cabaret rooms before: “Mack the Knife” (Kurt Weill/Bertolt Brecht) and “Just in Time” (Jule Styne/Betty Comden/Adolph Green).
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His stellar performance exemplifies the image that he wants to project: smooth, well-dressed, and with a voice that carries the crooner torch for the next generation. He dedicated much of his show to songs performed by Bobby Darin, in a medley of Darin hits that even included “Splish, Splash” (Darin/Jean Murray). Later, he pulled out one of my all-time favorites, another Darin song, “The Curtain Falls” (Sol Weinstein).

Kea Chan joined Romo for a pair of duets.
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The crowd seemed to enjoy watching the two as their good-natured banter reflected the good mood that Romo had created. His suave attitude and relaxed demeanor served him well as he handled some cheeky outbursts from the audience. He’s certainly grown accustomed to the stage. Without a doubt, their duet of “Unforgettable” (Irving Gordon, as arranged by Nelson Riddle) was strong.

While Romo touched on his love for Darin, he did structure the show in a way that allowed him to drop the names of every crooner that might have inspired a singing style, from Vic Damone to Sammy Davis, Jr.
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With a clean, full-bodied voice, Romo did the Rat Pack and their contemporaries justice and captured the audience’s imagination. The crowd clapped and stood to dance for the young man turned exquisite performer.

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The highlight of the night came when Romo put on another terrifically set up medley. Placing a trio of tributes to those who passed away in the 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly (“That’ll Be the Day”), The Big Bopper (“Chantilly Lace“), and Ritchie Vallens (“La Bamba”) within “American Pie,” (Don McClean), he skillfully worked a more contemporary song into his set with chilling effect. I don’t usually care much for medleys, but that one in particular is worth the price of admission to a Charlie Romo show.