If you're a songwriter showcasing your material to the cabaret public or to singers who might use it, you couldn't find a more entertaining way than that used by songwriter and lyricist Bob Levy. Hailed as a "musical celebration" and presented as a Sunday afternoon one-shot at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, the hour-and-a half program featured seventeen of Levy's songs, performed by a mighty collection of jazz and cabaret talent. Organized and directed by jazz singer Sue Matsuki, the show - informal in style, with each performer introducing the next - included Boston's Dane Vannatter, Canadian singer Vincent Wolfe, jazz singers Lauri Krauz and Marcus Goldhaber, top vocalist Barbara Brussell, pianist/singer Ronny Whyte, and Sue herself. The continuing warmth of the Beechman space and staff, and the availability of good food and drink at the tables, contributed to the afternoon’s easy-going mood. Hats off again to Phil Geoffrey Bond for continuing to spotlight cabaret writing talent.
Peter Haas
Cabaret Scenes
June 24, 2007
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