The Cabaret Room: Recent Episodes
The Cabaret Room
In a small, quiet place the singer sings and the song unfolds with all its intimacy exposed, for this in essence is the art of the cabaret room.
In this month's podcast we feature quite a number of new names you may not have come across before. Such artists as Yaala Ballin, Paul Jost, Alberta Hunter and Pinky Winters to name but a few.
In this month's podcast there's some familiar songs from The Great American Songbook, sung by Shawn Monteiro and Chiara Pancaldi. New Yorkers Robert Grusecki and Anja Turner disclose visiting 'A Weird Little Club', plus a showcase of some of the best in piano jazz.
In this month's podcast we showcase new music from American jazz singer Mark Winkler. We also feature UK artist Elaine Delmar singing a Sondheim classic and Stacey Kent invites you to dance; plus a few more surprises you might not be
familiar with.
In this month's podcast we feature songs from The Great American Songbook, along with songs and singers that might be new to some. Our visit to the Piano Bar showcases two pianists of note and a British singer hoping to be the first non American winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz contest.
In this month's podcast the emphasis falls upon the songwriters Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart as a new film, Blue Moon, opens soon about these two icons of The Great American Songbook.
In this month's podcast we have an introduction, for the first time, to Australian Cabaret which may come as a surprise to some. We also feature regular favourites Michael Feinstein and Claire Martin as they celebrate a special event in New York this month. All this and two great jazz pianists on top form.
In this month's podcast we highlight the singer Hilary Kole, with an array of herfavourite pianists such as Dave Brubeck and Michel Legrand; but take notealso of (male) singer J. D. Walter a newish name not many.
In this months podcast we pay tribute to cabaret legend Bobby Short, the Album of the Month features all new songs written and sung by New York residents Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki and there is a October song you might not know featuring two very different styles of jazz piano.
In this months podcast we pay tribute to cabaret legend Bobby Short, the Album of the Month features all new songs written and sung by New York residents Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki and there is a October song you might not know featuring two very different styles of jazz piano.
This month's album of the month is by Elaine Delmar and called Speak Low which she recorded only last year (when she was 83!) from which I am playing two songs. Other highlights include an amazing version of the song Jeepers Creepers which you might not be aware of and Broadway star Max Von Essen is Shimmy-ing like they do in Paree and its what they call - a showstopper.
This month's album of the month is by Elaine Delmar and called Speak Low which she recorded only last year (when she was 83!) from which I am playing two songs. Other highlights include an amazing version of the song Jeepers Creepers which you might not be aware of and Broadway star Max Von Essen is Shimmy-ing like they do in Paree and its what they call - a showstopper.
In this month's podcast we feature a brand new album from the UK jazz singer Ian Shaw. With all songs written by Duke Ellington, you can rest assured you're in for some complete gems. Some will be familiar, but there are at least two rarities that some may not expect. We also feature the singer Mark Winkler with a song about the songwriter George Gershwin, as well as a few more surprises some may not expect.
In this month's podcast we feature a brand new album from the UK jazz singer Ian Shaw. With all songs written by Duke Ellington, you can rest assured you're in for some complete gems. Some will be familiar, but there are at least two rarities that some may not expect.
We also feature the singer Mark Winkler with a song about the songwriter George Gershwin, as well as a few more surprises some may not expect.
In this month's podcast we have some unfamiliar new names - alongwith some regular favourites. The emphasis though falls upon a special charity event well worth supporting for a well known and much loved performer who for some time has been unable to sing.
In this month's podcast we have some unfamiliar new names - along
with some regular favourites. The emphasis though falls upon a special charity event well worth supporting for a well known and much loved performer who for some time has been unable to sing.
There is a couple of seasonal songs in this months podcast. We also highlight another singer from the past who certainly shouldn't be forgotten. Plus we feature a couple of singers - Wilma Baan and Paul Jost who you may not be aware of.
There is a couple of seasonal songs in this months podcast. We also highlight another singer from the past who certainly shouldn't be forgotten. Plus we feature a couple of singers - Wilma Baan and Paul Jost who you may not be aware of.
In this months podcast we have a name from the past loved by many, an Album Of The Month choice that might surprise, plus some new names that include a couple of jazz pianists - one who is visiting the UK for the first time. All that... and we visit a weird little club.
In this months podcast we celebrate the much awaited new album from Michael Feinstein, plus lots more... including piano jazz from George Shearing, a first visit from Liz Weight, and a track from Barb Jungr and her interpretation of a classic Jacques Brel song which I believe may leave you feeling a tad emotional.
This month's podcast sees us visit some classic songs from the Great American Songbook, songs from Ella Fitzgerald and Andre Previn as well a couple of impressive visits to the Piano Bar.
This months Cabaret Room features some names which may be new to you, including Cheyanne Jackson and Georgio Mancio, plus a voice from the past Matt Dennis as well as piano jazz from the Bill Charlap Trio and a brand new album of all new songs from New York singer/songwriters Anja Turner and Robert Grusecki.
This months Cabaret Room features some names which may be new to you, including Cheyanne Jackson and Georgio Mancio, plus a voice from the past Matt Dennis as well as piano jazz from the Bill Charlap Trio and a brand new album of all new songs from New York singer/songwriters Anja Turner and Robert Grusecki.
This months Cabaret room features a 23 year old artist by the name of Samara Joy. We also feature one of the oldest artists Sheila Jordan who is still singing and performing at the fabulous age of 95!
We also have tracks from likes of Catherine Russell and it goes without saying we have to honour the late Tony Bennett.
This months Cabaret room features a 23 year old artist by the name of Samara Joy. We also feature one of the oldest artists Sheila Jordan who is still singing and performing at the fabulous age of 95!
We also have tracks from likes of Catherine Russell and it goes without saying we have to honour the late Tony Bennett.
In this months Cabaret Room Sondheim followers should be pleased as Broadway star Melissa Errico sings two of her classic songs, jazz pianist Monty Alexander livens up the pace with a Anthony Newley gem and singers Liz & Ann Calloway go "live".
We also feature a track from the fabulous Thelma Ruby, as she celebrating her 98th birthday!
In this months Cabaret Room Sondheim followers should be pleased as Broadway star Melissa Errico sings two of her classic songs, jazz pianist Monty Alexander livens up the pace with a Anthony Newley gem and singers Liz & Ann Calloway go "live".
We also feature a track from the fabulous Thelma Ruby, as she celebrating her 98th birthday!
In this month's Cabaret Room, Laurie asks "Have you heard of the singers Marcus Goldhaber, Angela Verbruggue or Karen Oberlin ?" Some of the many artists UK radio fails to play. Fear not though, as you can hear them right here on The Cabaret Room.This months podcast also features a new re-issue from jazz singer Stacy Kent that is just a delight.
In this month's Cabaret Room, Laurie asks "Have you heard of the singers Marcus Goldhaber, Angela Verbruggue or Karen Oberlin ?" Some of the many artists UK radio fails to play. Fear not though, as you can hear them right here on The Cabaret Room.
This months podcast also features a new re-issue from jazz singer Stacy Kent that is just a delight.
This months Cabaret Room is very different to all the previous podcasts in that it features just two performers and is all about their unique musical partnership. Jazz singer Claire Martin has just released a new album I Watch You Sleep with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra that is dedicated to the late singer/composer Richard Rodney Bennett. There is also (for the first time) an interview with both of them about cabaret music and what it means to them.
The art of the cabaret song performance is the basis of The Cabaret Room.There are some excellent examples of that in this months podcast fromsinger Curtis Stigers whose appearance at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club has been sold out for some time. Roseanna Vitro a wonderful and expressive jazz performer sings in the bijou Mezzrow club in New York, while in the Piano Room a first time appearance from Scottish pianist Brian Kellock is a thrill and Claire Martin and her late partner Richard Rodney Bennett leave a possible hint of something that might happen later ?
The art of the cabaret song performance is the basis of The Cabaret Room.
There are some excellent examples of that in this months podcast from
singer Curtis Stigers whose appearance at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club has been
sold out for some time. Roseanna Vitro a wonderful and expressive jazz
performer sings in the bijou Mezzrow club in New York, while in the Piano Room a first time appearance from Scottish pianist Brian Kellock is a thrill
and Claire Martin and her late partner Richard Rodney Bennett leave a possible hint of something that might happen later ?
Among the highlights this month in The Cabaret Room look out for Samara Joy and her new album, she is a former winner of the Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. There are some seasonal songs from Curtis Stigers and Meg Flather plus some excellent jazz piano from Roland Hanna.
In this month's podcast Barbra Streisand has a new album out that might surprise you when you discover when it was recorded. British singer Lianne Carroll sings a Stevie Wonder song adding her own individual touch. There is an appropriate song from the pen of Noel Coward about the weather and a couple of visits to The Piano Bar and find out who had one of the longest residencies in an iconic New York cabaret club than anyone else.
In this month's Cabaret Room you can expect to hear songs from The Great American Songbook with such artists as Catherine Russell, Dominic Aldis and Mel Torme.
Barb Jungr though is a fine interpreter of songs by Jacques
Brell, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
This month's Album of the Month, by unknown singer Iris Festenstei, might intrigue a few. She has been retired for some time now but has
just released a surprising "new" album.
Due to a few technical difficulties this months podcast hits you a few days late.
Hope you enjoy what we have for you this month.
This months Cabaret Room has a mixture of British and American cabaret singers. We feature the much missed UK singer Frank Holder and Claire Martin who has just won the Jazz Singer of the Year Award in the Parlimentary Jazz Awards for 2022.
Claire in one of a number of singers featured on the Album of the Month that is something of a rarity in that it is a collection of brand new songs written by the pianist and composer Ross Lorraine.
On this month's Cabaret Room - discover cabaret artists you don't hear on mainstream radio singing songs from The Great American Songbook, a New York duo showcasing their album of all new cabaret songs, plus a rare visit to the UK by a piano duo playing ragtime in London.
As well as all that our album of the month is something a little bit special.
This month we feature a new album from singer Tierney Sutton. The Bill Charlap Trio join us in the Piano Room. British singer Clare Teal sings a beautiful ballad and a rare visit for one night only in the UK from pianist Marcus Robert.
We also take a trip over the pond to California to feature some West Coat Cool from Marcus Robert.
This months visit to the Cabaret Room is full of some impressive performances from singers Christine Tobin and Claire Martin. We also celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Royal Bopstars vocal group.
Our venture into the Piano Bar is full of intrigue and surprise with a collection of fifteen new songs we believe you will not have heard before from a couple of New York songwriters/cabaret performers that are a joy to hear.
This month sees us choose something a little different for Album Of The Month. The difference is not the singer Jacqui Dankworth but her choice of musicians. Namely The Brodsky Quartet who are usually found playing in the classical concert hall.
Other highlights this month include cabaret legend Steve Ross, as well as Daryl Sherman and a rare visitor to the UK from singer/pianist Billy Stritch.
This month's Cabaret Room features a couple of treats in the form of songs from Giacomo Gates brand new album You.
We also play songs from American singers Dena Derose and Carlo Cook, cabaret performer Barb Jungr sings a classic Jacques Brel song, plus we have three contrasting pianists visiting The Piano Bar.
This month's visit to The Cabaret Room features a number of vocal gems. We look at showcasing a track from Samara Joy's (winner of the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition)new album, a piano duo rarity from veteran Dick Hyman & John Sheridan, as well as a surprise edition to the famous Gershwin brothers George & Ira that you might not be aware of.