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Author: Melody Breyer-Grell

This author has written 10 articles
Read more about the article A Conversation with Rita Gardner
Rita Gardner

A Conversation with Rita Gardner

Rita Gardner, The Girl in the original production of The Fantasticks, discusses her career.

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Read more about the article Gay Marshall: Back on Boogie Street—Songs of Leonard Cohen

Gay Marshall: Back on Boogie Street—Songs of Leonard Cohen

Interpreted the music with perfect diction and dramatic flair.

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Read more about the article A Conversation with Oleg Frish

A Conversation with Oleg Frish

Oleg Frish embarks on a multi-city tour.

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Read more about the article Remy Block: On a Lonely Road: Traveling with Joni Mitchell

Remy Block: On a Lonely Road: Traveling with Joni Mitchell

A jazzy and emotive perspective

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Read more about the article Arlene Wolff: Changes: A New Show

Arlene Wolff: Changes: A New Show

Flawless musicianship.

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Read more about the article Luba Mason: Mixtura

Luba Mason: Mixtura

Rarely have I seen performers enjoy themselves, plying their craft with such assured enjoyment, as does Luba Mason.

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Read more about the article Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

September/October 2015 BILLIE HOLIDAY by Melody Breyer-Grell. For all the hardships that she did endure, the thing she must and will be remembered for is her emotional genius.

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Read more about the article Celia Berk: You Can’t Rush Spring

Celia Berk: You Can’t Rush Spring

Celia Berk proved, once again, that one’s “second act” can be her most satisfying.

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Read more about the article Devin Bing: Metropolitan Room

Devin Bing: Metropolitan Room

A big talent in a slender package, Devin Bing has got what is known as “chops.”

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Read more about the article Kurt Elling at Birdland

Kurt Elling at Birdland

All was not copasetic in the “World of Kurt Elling” to my ears, although his voice, probably the best in the business of jazz, was as healthy as ever.

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Peter Leavy’s 95th Birthday Celebration

Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC, February 25, 2024
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