Heart & Soul at Feinstein's At Hotel Carmichael

Roger Schmelzers upbeat take on the Americas Songbook has been described as a journey back to Old World New York Cabaret. He is directed by the legendary Marilyn Maye. Ms. Maye says: Roger makes it his business to entertain you. He is fun, festive, fervent, and friendly. His love for the music is contagious and youll love the man who presents it.Musical Director is Jeffrey Harris, who accompanies Ms. Maye, and has also music directed for Jack Jones, Maureen McGovern and Lea SalongaSince making his critically acclaimed NYC solo debut in 2017, Roger appeared at Carnegie Hall in a tribute to Jerome Kern sponsored by the Mabel Mercer Foundation.Roger has spread an infectious musical message of hope, kindness and optimism across the country, performing in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Seattle and St. Louis. Rogers CD, "About Now" was described by public radio as "Chock-full of the sorts of clever lyrics and lush arrangements that characterize songs for intimate settings from the last century to today." Roger and his wife, Indianapolis actor Cindy Phillips have three grown children and a granddaughter! Reviews for Roger SchmelzerRoger is confident, charming, and originalquickly connecting with his audience thanks to lively arrangements of melodic tunes with clever or meaningful lyrics MYRA CHANIN, Theatre Pizzazz Roger is a singer with a charming and winning manner who has audiences in the palm of his hand. Enjoy the kid glove treatment. Sidney Meyer, Dont Tell Mama, NYCA journey back to Old World New York Cabaret with a master of the American Songbook, Arnaldo Inocentes, Artistic Director, Pacific Northwest Cabaret AssociationRoger Schmelzers I Wont Dance bubbles with wry enthusiasm. Phrasing is excellent. Alex Cohen, Woman Around Town, NYCA consistently charming, engaging presence. MICHAEL MIYAZAKI, CabaretScenes magazine