John Pizzarelli: Midnight McCartney
Between numbers, Pizzarelli’s engaging patter included a description of a letter from McCartney suggesting the project.
Wendy A. Russell: Where Have I Been All My Life?
She has a clear, direct soprano voice, capable of going big and bold when necessary.
Jarrod Spector: A Little Help from My Friends
Spector has the vocal chops for the material which he infuses with a touch more testosterone and energy than the originals.
Gregory Charles: VintageLive
With just a few hand gestures and called out chord progressions, he managed to get thrilling playing from his seven-member band, and his intensely charismatic singing colleague, Kim Richardson.
Bettye LaVette: Worthy
LaVette is a fearless performer, as worthy and raw as you can get, diving into her emotions and memories of the past, inhabiting her blues-driven music with earthy, thrilling passion.
Barb Jungr: Mad About the Boy & No Regrets
She can be ferocious, she can make you laugh out loud, she can be gentle or move you to cheers.
Jan. 11: Ted Stafford & Lorinda Lisitza: Ted & Lo Show: Don’t Tell Mama
Lorinda Lisitza and Ted Stafford—she with a knockout, pure soprano, harmonica and wry humor, he with guitar, back-up harmonies, easy tenor and steady style.