Michael Feinstein: Happy Holidays: Swinging with the Big Band
Feinstein is “up,” with energy, style, humor and charm—and is singing better than ever.
Celia Berk: You Can’t Rush Spring
Celia Berk proved, once again, that one’s “second act” can be her most satisfying.
Scott Coulter, Carole J. Bufford, Christina Bianco:11 O’Clock Numbers at 7 O’Clock
The original cast of Scott Coulter, Carole J. Bufford and Christina Bianco amusingly provided the context of each of the 14 songs and performed them with great energy
Stacy Sullivan: On the Air
Radiant and warm, Stacy Sullivan—following her recent award-winning tribute to Peggy Lee—graced the intimate Brick Room at Don’t Tell Mama with a music-filled reflection on the career of composer and jazz pianist Marian McPartland.
Anne Burnell: Summer Days & Dreamy Nights
Burnell is singing higher than before, which fleshes out her sultry sound with some lacy feminine tones.
Betty Buckley: The Lyricist
This is a refined Betty Buckley, more mature and satisfied, and clearly in control of her craft.
The Irving Berlin Ragtime Revue
Stuffed with lively songs—more than 40—wow!—Chip Deffaa’s The Irving Berlin Ragtime Revue revved up for a run that ends too soon (a matinee on Sunday, November 23), but rarely runs out of smiles and spirit.
John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey: Grownup Songs
At the Café Carlyle, the little things John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey do together, fusing pop, jazz, theater and original songs, set the tone of their show, Grownup Songs.