Marilyn Maye with Bucky Pizzarelli: Two Swingin’ Souls
Marilyn Maye! Bucky Pizzarelli! Together for the first time!
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.
Carole J. Bufford: Boulevard of Broken Dreams
One part sultry, one part girl next door, Carol J. Bufford was singing her first song—the show’s title number—as she entered 54 Below from the back of the packed house.
Kurt Elling at Birdland
All was not copasetic in the “World of Kurt Elling” to my ears, although his voice, probably the best in the business of jazz, was as healthy as ever.
Claudia Koval: A Journey Over 50 Years of Great Music
Claudia Koval has a smooth, creamy voice that lends itself well to singing standards—with delicate delivery featuring gentle jazz licks, precise enunciation and a slight quaver in her voice that adds to the emotional arc of each song.