Co-Hosts: Marquee Five
Host Mark Janas opened the evening by telling us about his experience on the panel at the "MAC to School" seminar, then introduced the members of Marquee Five (from l. to r. above): Vanessa Parvin, Adam West Hemming, Lynsey Buckelew, Mick Bleyer, & Sierra Rein. The group opened with a swingin' arrangement of Van Morrison's Moondance.
For their mid-show set, the Five began with Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and then moved to a mashup (more about that later!) they call Reminiswing (ie, Reminiscing+Swing), a Great American Songbook-lover's dream that included the standards I'll Be Seeing You, What'll I Do, and Smile. They closed with their own version of Java Jive, a nod to the famous Manhattan Transfer version, but completely their own.
For their closing number, Marquee Five moved from the swing to the heavenly part of tonight's theme, causing a few people to tear up with their beautiful combo of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and Bird on a Wire.
Mark continued his report of topics discussed at the "MAC to School" seminar by explaining the differences between some musical terms that often confuse people. For example: a transcription is a piece rewritten with a different instrumental or vocal component (ie, a piano piece is transcribed for full orchestra), an arrangement is simply creating a specific version of a particular piece of music, while composition means writing a completely new work. A medley is a series of songs strung together, while a mashup is two or more songs that are interwoven, or integrated into each other. Marquee Five then demonstrated with an arrangement/mashup/ composition/transcription called "I've Got Gershwin," which included Rhapsody in Blue, I've Got Rhythm, and Fascinatin' Rhythm. And fascinatin' it was!
Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website, when available.
All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Marquee Five
Ira Lee Collings
Anna Marie Sell
Rob Davis
Lisa Viggiano
Paul Kolecki
Mick Bleyer
Joanna Morton Gary
Ann Dawson
David Ballard
Janice Hall
Adam B. Shapiro
Tanya Moberly
Richard Becker
Barb Malley
Mary Deady (with Jeff Cubeta)
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan (with Jeff Cubeta)
Jeff Cubeta
Special thanks to tonight’s pianists: Mark Janas, Jeff Cubeta
Thanks to Kyle on lights and sound, and our wonderful waitstaff, David and Melon.
Please note: our favorite singing waitperson, David Ballard is a new member of the Gay Men's Chorus, and he is currently the star of their fundraising campaign! If you would like to help David's team reach their goal of $1000 (or more!), you can click here
Upcoming shows:
October 1-18, Thurs-Sun-Anna Marie Sell is appearing in the British farce "Not Now, Darling," at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown, NJ
Saturday, October 3,(4pm)- Ann Dawson is "Traveling Solo," at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.
Sunday, October 4, 2015 (4pm)- Mary Deady in "My Love is a Wanderer," with Jeff Cubeta; Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St, NYC
Monday, October 5, (9:30 pm)---Joanna Morton Gary makes her NY solo cabaret debut with the "First Annual 49th Birthday Show", at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 (7pm)- Mary Deady in "My Love is a Wanderer," with Jeff Cubeta; Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St, NYC
October 8-22, 2015 - Adam B. Shapiro in “Death of a Salesman” (in Yiddish!)--New Yiddish Rep, Castillo Theatre, 543 W 42nd St, NYC
Friday, October 16 (7pm)- Lisa Viggiano appears in Chapter 5 of the "Tim di Pasqua Music & Lyrics Project," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC
Friday, October 23, 2015 (7pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Mark Janas) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, October 28, (7pm)- Ann Dawson is "Traveling Solo," at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, November 6, 2015 (7pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Sean Harkness) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 (7 pm)- Rob Davis in “Rob’s Big Birthday Celebration” at The Metropolitan Room – 34 West 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, November 13, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Ritt Henn) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Monday, November 16, 2015 (7pm & 9:30pm)- Rob Davis in “Rob’s Big Birthday Celebration” at Salon Presents, Etc Etc Restaurant, 352 W 44th St, 2nd Floor.
Friday, November 20, 2015 (9:30pm) - Tanya Moberly in “Songs I Feel Like Singing” (with a rotation of musicians - this date has Steven Ray Watkins) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Next Week’s Salon, October 4, 2015: "Four Seasons Of Love"
Co-Host: David Vernon
Salon Spotlight: Linda Kosut
We hope to see you then!
Janice Hall
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