Billy Stritch & Klea Blackhurst: Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
Witty and shiny. It was an evening to treasure.
David Francis: Sings Songs of the Twenties
He’s got a fine voice and an obvious commitment to his material.
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan: Unwritten: A Celebration of 21st Century Female Singer-Songwriters
She brought her impressive intelligence and her perfect enunciation to feature an interesting and varied collection of writers.
Carole J. Bufford: Divine Decadence
An excellent show was made more intriguing by the evidence of new facets of Carole J. Bufford’s ample talent.
Tichina Arnold & Beth Behrs: FAME-ish
Behrs possesses a sweet soprano; Arnold has a growl and an R&B belt.
Nicole Henry: An Evening with Nicole Henry
Muscular vocals emerged as jazz fusion; rhythmic dexterity offered textured arrangements.
Terry Gibbs Legacy Band: The Terry Gibbs Songbook
The feel is classic rather than contemporary. The musicians are top notch, and who would be a better choice for vocals than Danny Bacher.