Frankie Campofelice: Every Night at Seven
Creative arrangements, extraordinary singing, and vibrant accompaniments.
Delphine Cortez, Hope Morgan, Francine Reed: The Valley Jazz DIVAs Show
One of the hallmarks of the DIVAs show has always been the contrasting vocal styles of the songstresses, and the band was up to every challenge.
Backstage Babble: Beyond the Walls of Joe Allen Restaurant
Charles Kirsch, creator of the podcast Backstage Babble, worked his magic again at 54 Below.
Davis Gaines: Love Is in the Air
Gaines’ good humor and fine acting skills were on full display...his big, resonant voice barely required a microphone to reach the back of the room.
Marya Zimmet: Zimmet Time (And the Livin’s Too Easy)
Her program was filled with delightful surprises and reinterpretations of old standards.
Joanne Halev: Sailing On
Halev was sincere; she displayed her stage experience and polish, and her performance was authentic.
Klea Blackhurst: An Evening with Klea Blackhurst
One of Blackhurst’s signature skills is to make the audience believe every lyric.