Wintersong

Posted at 8:53 am by Lee Lessack

WINTERSONG-a collection of new, rare, and beloved Christmas songs performed by Amanda McBroom, writer of Bette Midler’s classic hit THE ROSE.

The New York Times called Amanda, “… the greatest cabaret singer/songwriter of our generation, who writes like an angel and has a voice to match.”

This collection was inspired by a brand new Christmas carol , “MARY SAID NO”, written by Amanda and her long -time collaborator, Michele Brourman.

Other new and/or rare holiday songs include the beautiful “FIRST SNOW OF THE YEAR” by Rosie Casey and Ken Hirsch, “MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS” by Ron Sexton, and a brand new New Years Eve standard, “A HAPPY NEW YEAR” by Amanda and jazz great Ann Hampton Callaway.

Produced by Fred Mollin, producer of such musical legends as Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Webb, and Vince Gill, this CD was recorded in Nashville at the world famous Sound Emporium studios. A glorious five piece rhythm section of true musical masters, plus a horn section and a string orchestra make this a feast for the ears and the heart.

Beloved standards such as I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS and HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS, Dan Fogelberg’s heartfelt ANOTHER AULD LANG SYNE , and Amanda’s own originals make this CD a new holiday classic.

Standard Time: Live in New York

Posted at 9:18 am by Lee Lessack

Given the enduring influence of hip-hop, the splintering of musical audiences, and the evident changes in the music industry and wider American society since “the day the music died,” it’s not surprising that many have pronounced the Great American Songbook as extinct, or at the very least, teetering on the brink of survival. In 2008, I disagreed with this bleak outlook, and put together a show full of “new standards” to prove the point that well-written songs with meaningful lyrics were still being written, just waiting to be interpreted by thoughtful, jazz-inspired vocalists. “Standard Time” explored the subject of love and relationships through the Great American Songbook of the New Millenium, featuring songs written within the previous 20 years or so. Now, 15 years later, listening back to these songs confirms to me that my hypothesis was correct – many of these songs have actually become standards of a new generation.

A Pre-Existing Condition

Posted at 8:38 am by Lee Lessack

Mix the truthfulness of Johnny Cash and the pure tones of Nat King Cole in a shaker and pour yourself a strong cocktail of Michael Winters, straight up. Winters has accomplished in only one year what most singers aspire to achieve in a decade. From karaoke crooner to major contender in the vast pool of professional recording artists, Winters’ story, culminating in this recording, should inspire anybody who has a creative dream.
In 1989 I was seated at a dinner party next to superstar Al Jarreau. Our host was playing a bootleg recording of the soon-to-be Voice of the Hour, Harry Connick, Jr. Jarreau, amused by our host’s delight in sharing this music, turned to me and said, “It’s so cool to find a new sound.” I agree. Now you have the opportunity to enjoy that experience, because Michael Winters is that new sound.

Call Me Old Fashioned • The Broadway Standard

Posted at 10:49 am by Lee Lessack

In ”Call Me Old Fashioned: The Broadway Standard,” Max unabashedly embraces his love for the golden age of Broadway and the American Songbook. Inspired by his love for an era long past, this Tony nominated leading man is joined by Grammy winning composer and famed musical director, Billy Stritch, breathing new life into classic songs we’ve loved for decades.

Max von Essen recently finished his run in the Broadway production of Anastasia as Gleb Vaganov and is currently touring the United States as Marvin in Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Falsettos. He is perhaps best known to Broadway audiences as Henri Baurel in the Award winning production of ”An American in Paris”, a role which earned him nominations for the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Grammy Awards. Other Broadway credits include Evita, the revivals of Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar, Dance of the Vampires, and the closing company of the original Les Misérables. Additional New York credits include Yours Unfaithfully for the Mint Theater, Death Takes a Holiday for the Roundabout Theater Company, The Jerry Springer Opera at Carnegie Hall, Hello Again (Drama League nomination) for The Transport Group, Finian’s Rainbow for the Irish Repertory Theater and many others. Tours include Xanadu, Chicago and West Side Story.

Max’s concert work has brought him all across the country and Canada, including The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall and a recent sold-out solo run at the famed Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. Recordings include An American in Paris, Evita, Death Takes a Holiday, Finian’s Rainbow, Love Songs of Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Broadway by the Year: 1928. @maxizpad.

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