Richard Malavet Brings Back Timeless Tunes With "Songs They Sang ... My Way"

Richard Malavet's show, "Songs They Sang ... My Way," which opened at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM in May is making its return to the cabaret stage this Fall at the new MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets in NYC - 1-212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net). Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays October 29th, November 12th and November 19th at 7:00 pm. Richard is joined on stage by a trio of musicians whom have been working in the cabaret scene for decades. They include Rex Benincasa (Drums); Don Falzone (Bass); and Ross Patterson, (Musical Director, Arranger and Accompanist). "Songs" is under the direction of Patricia Norcia. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.

The show, a musical tribute to premier vocalists Tony Bennett, Nat "King" Cole, Bing Crosby, Billy Eckstine, Frank Sinatra and Joe Williams, offers a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the story of six legendary singers. A story that illustrates how six men knew, learned from and influenced each other to create and perform some of the greatest music of our time.

"Songs They Sang ... " transports the audience to a time and era gone by. Each song evokes a different emotional experience, and offers the listener both a chance to reminisce and an opportunity to hear and experience something for the first time. Throughout the show, the audience experiences a fascinating blend of anecdotes and music that shows the deeply emotional side of Sinatra, the sweet nature that breathes life into the music of Nat "King" Cole; the "blues" behind balladeer, Joe Williams; and the stylish balladry of Eckstine. Also, it shares gems of music history such as how Bing Crosby became "the voice" of a Nation and which entertainment legends discovered Tony Bennett and gave him his stage name. The music ranges from classic pop standards such as "All or Nothing At All" sung by Frank Sinatra to bluesy soul "Every Day" (I Have the Blues), a signature number sung by Joe Williams, to other pop and jazz classics. Every selection is Malavet's personalized rendition of a "classic' and paints a picture of the emotions men experience.

"Songs They Sang ..." is Malavet's third cabaret show. His last project, "Right to Love," was held over twice and was a hit with audiences and critics. "Songs" unites a team of diverse talent including composer, pianist and award-wining musical director Ross Patterson and the versatile and multi-talented director, Patricia Norcia. Moving forward, the team plans to expand the show into a theatre project. The project will offer a unprecedented combination of musical performance and multi-media -- transforming audiences to another place and time via a virtual world of slides, photos and lighting. Mama Rose's, one of NYC's newest and hottest cabaret rooms, is getting great buzz for its state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems.

 

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