Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin

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Songbook Sundays

Got Gershwin

Dizzy’s Club, NYC, May 22, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Hunt

(L-R) Deborah Grace Winer, Karen Ziemba, Sydney James Harcourt

Expectations were high for Got Gershwin, the first installment of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s new Songbook Sundays series. But Sunday’s inaugural show at Dizzy’s Club, hosted by Deborah Grace Winer with music direction by Tedd Firth, wound up not just meeting expectations but actually exceeding them.

The concert kicked off with the always impeccable Karen Ziemba, who delivered “I Got Rhythm” with signature Broadway flair. Draped in a stunning jewel-toned outfit that swayed and shimmied with her every move, the Tony winner (and four-time Tony nominee) exuded the same enthusiasm and elegance that first made her a star on The Great White Way. From the fun and bouncy “’S Wonderful” to the beautiful “Love is Here to Stay,” her exuberance and vocal prowess are a clear reminder of why she remains one of the industry’s most sought-after, honored, and celebrated performers.

Next up was the dashing Sydney James Harcourt, who captivated the crowd with “A Foggy Day” and “Sweet and Lowdown.” His smooth and soulful voice in “How Long Has This Been Going On?” is reminiscent of Leslie Odom, Jr., who he followed as Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway. Harcourt’s performance on Sunday shows that he’s deserving of an equally successful singing career.

The final vocalist, Georgia Heers, is a student at Juilliard, but she fit perfectly among the more established veterans on stage. Wearing a willowy dress and braids in her hair, Heers amazed the audience as she first revealed her subtle, silky voice in “The Man I Love” and then showed off her impressive range in “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” Her singing had a sultry, slow-burn vibe, similar to such greats as Sarah Vaughn.

It certainly didn’t hurt that the trio was accompanied by some of the finest musicians around, with Firth on piano, Bryan Carter on drums, and Endea Owens (from the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) on bass. Still, the most pleasant surprise was student Summer Camargo on trumpet, an emerging artist at Jazz at Lincoln Center who performed like a seasoned pro.

Songbook Sundays continues every other month through 2022. Next up is the music of Cole Porter in July, followed by Irving Berlin in September, and Duke Ellington in November. Shows are at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
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