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.
Hersh Dagmarr: Indefinite Leave to Remain: The Songs of the Pet Shop Boys
Dagmarr’s beguiling stage persona struck an ironic tone that balanced melodrama and whimsy to surprisingly satisfying effect.
Nicole Henry: An Evening with Nicole Henry
Muscular vocals emerged as jazz fusion; rhythmic dexterity offered textured arrangements.
Jason Henderson: Getting to Noël You
His fine light tenor and perfect enunciation were coupled with his excellent acting ability.
Richard Sacher: Richard Sings Richard: The Songs of Richard Rodgers
Sacher used his fine baritone, his intelligence, and his humor to pay tribute to the entire career of Richard Rodger
Betty Buckley to receive the 2023 ASA Lifetime Achievement Award
ASA honors Betty Buckley and Seth Rudetsky.