Norm Drubner: It Could Happen to You
Drubner offers a delightfully upbeat “I Have Dreamed” that hits the spot and is the album’s best cut.
Joe Franklin (1926-2015): A Tribute from a Friend
Joe Franklin not only was a radio and television legend, he was also a kind and generous man, as well as a very good friend.
Ervin Drake: It Was a Very Good 95 Years
The cabaret world and music lovers everywhere lost a dear and valued friend this past week. Ervin Drake -- composer of songs as varied as “I Believe,” “Tico-Tico,” “A Room Without Windows,” and “It Was a Very Good Year”
The Sinatra Century: 54 Below
The celebration of the centennial year, 2015, of Frank Sinatra began in a very entertaining way with Scott Siegel’s The Sinatra Century.
Clint Holmes: At the Colony
Possessed of good looks and a terrific voice, Holmes seems to have an identity crisis vis-à-vis his choices.
Michael Feinstein: Happy Holidays: Swinging with the Big Band
Feinstein is “up,” with energy, style, humor and charm—and is singing better than ever.
Anthony Nunziata: 54 Below
Anthony Nunziata seems to enjoy being a throwback to the era of the Rat Pack.
Bill A. Jones: Frank, Bobby and Me!
His phrasing was not imitative, but flowed naturally from his strong connection to the material, which included not losing sight of the lyrics amidst all that swinging.