MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
There's a show tonight, and also on Saturday night, that I urge you to see (if you are in the NYC area).
Richard Malavet's new show, The Billy Eckstine Project, Songs in the Key of "B", is probably one of the most enjoyable new cabaret performances I have seen this year. It was the perfect blending of vocals, songs and arraignments. I was transported back to an era where mellow baratone voices ruled the clubs. And one could see that this show was a labor of love on the part of Mr. Malavet, as he recreated the sounds of a bygone era - aptly assisted by the fantastic arrangements of John Di Martino and backed by a most talented band (including a brass section). There was hardly room for Mr. Malavet to move around on the small METROPOLITAN ROOM stage! The thrill was in Mr. Malavet's vocals and his genuine personal charm. I sat enthralled throughout the whole show - basking in the glow past musical memories. I've lived in the New York area for all but 6 of my 71 years, and have taken true delight over this time in what the city had to offer in live entertainment - from the Metropolitan Opera to SMALL'S. I've seen and heard the "greats" before they were greats, while they were greats, and in some cases after they were "greats". In this show I know you will experience that special feeling of hearing something special - something your will remember always. Truly, this is a show I want every one of you to see! If the weather breaks, I might try to get back to see it once more this weekend.
Richard Malavet's The Billy Eckstine Project, Songs in the Key of "B" will play atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Thursday, July 8th at 9:45 pm and Saturday, July 10th at 7:30 pm.
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