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Woman Around Town: Jennifer Sheehan Has a Calling
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
The little brown-haired daughter born to Jan and Diane Sheehan almost arrived performing. At 2 ½ she could credibly manage “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” “in
Barbara Cook—Let’s Fall in Love
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
The best cabaret artists offer a truly intimate experience. Eyes rest on you (gaze into your eyes?) sharing emotion as if intravenously. Bridging patter is
I Won’t Sing a Sondheim Song…or Will I?
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Experiencing Eric Michael Gillett perform Stephen Sondheim, whom even the writer’s ardent fans (I among them) have heard interpreted ad nauseam, is not redundant. That’s
Bob Smith: Playing for the Presidents
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around
Serving six presidents as the official White House pianist, Bob Smith played during many special gatherings. But one VIP night during the Reagan Administration stands
He Did What? Where? Gregory Charles Plays the Carlyle
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Gregory Charles, musician, singer, songwriter, actor, author, radio host, and concert organizer (whew!), is briefly ensconced at the otherwise sophisticated Café Carlyle with a self
Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band: Anniversary Show/CD Release Party
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
The Iridium is jam-packed with civilian and professional fans alike. It buzzes as people climb over one another to greet, hug, and catch up with
Here’s a Find: Bill Zeffiro
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Here’s a find: writer, musical director, accompanist, pianist, and bon vivant Bill Zeffiro holds court every Tuesday night at a casual, neighborhood restaurant in the
Craig Pomranz—The Ides of March:Breaking Up is the Thing to Do
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Citing the existence of soooo many songs about break-ups, the recent fading of Valentine’s Day and his own experience with “dampened Kleenex,” the wry Craig
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