Both Sides Now - Cabaret Scenes

Mabel at Myron’s: A Celebration of Cabaret Legend Mabel Mercer

A superb tribute.

A beautiful and emotional evening.

It’s all-of-a-piece. Its point of view is calm, grounded.

With her velvety contralto and slight vibrato, West knows how to accentuate lyrics using changes in tone and volume.

He seduces a song and coaxes from the lyric meanings that may not have been apparent in previous hearings.”

LaBarbera brought a bouncy personality and a big voice to the stage.

She still floated high head notes and sang with a sharp, articulate tone and confidence.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Abernathy’s beautiful resonant tenor; its warm timbre added luster to each of his offerings.

Stark’s voice was strong and perfect; she blew me away.

She is admired, respected, and loved.