Brian De Lorenzo: Toast of the Town: Volume 1
De Lorenzo sings to emphasize the story of each song and makes lyrics and emotional interpretation more important than vocal fireworks.
Steve Ross: Puttin’ On the Ritz: Steve Ross Sings Fred Astaire and Friends
Steve Ross represents an endangered species. It was a pleasure to bask in his talent.
Rian Keating: Songs From My Trunk
Keating once more proved himself an expert storyteller in both narration and song.
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea: Come to Cabaret!
A preview of the 2024 Summer Songbook by the Sea series.
Jane Scheckter: I’ll Take Romance
Vocals surround listeners with warmth, and the arrangements by pianist Tedd Firth are graceful, rich, and collaborative.
Nicole Henry: An Evening with Nicole Henry
Muscular vocals emerged as jazz fusion; rhythmic dexterity offered textured arrangements.