Tom Culver
Duke’s Place
Upstairs at Vitello’s, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 2019
Reviewed by Mary Bogue for Cabaret Scenes
Imagine a swinging night of mostly Duke Ellington tunes arranged in new and exciting ways that electrified the crowd as Tom Culver swung the doors wide open to Duke’s Place (the title of his new CD) with a sweep of panache, a familiar and friendly voice, and talent well-honed over the years.
Like the cool Ellington, Culver, swank in a white tuxedo jacket, was glass-smooth on “I’m Just a Lucky So and So” (lyrics by Mack David) and stellar on “Mood Indigo” (Barney Bigard/Mitchell Parrish), warmed up by Ann Patterson on sax. A killer arrangement and juke house feel on “Duke’s Place” (William Katz and Ruth Roberts) drove the sold-out crowd into passionate applause. Pianist Rich Eames gave the Duke a run for his money. Next, guitarist Pat Kelley was perfect on “Forever Didn’t Last Until Spring” (Tom Culver/Effie Joy).
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Culver finished an absolutely magical evening, with the thrilling crescendo, “Caravan,” (music: Juan Tizol). Driven by Gabe Davis on bass and Kevin Winard on drums, it came alive.
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Eames dropped in, and each note became a hot stepping stone. Nolan Shaheed’s solo on trumpet came off as a snake charmer to the audience and Winard and Patterson turned up the heat. It was hot, hot, hot! It burned like the desert sun, and in return, a much-deserved standing ovation was delivered.
Culver offered as his encore, the cool and quenching. “Harlem Butterfly (Johnny Mercer). A perfect cabaret show.
His new CD, Duke’s Place, can be found online at the usual places.
