Photo Coverage: John Pizzarelli Concludes Birdland Engagement
John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer, who has been called 'hip with a wink' by Town & Country, 'madly creative' by the Los Angeles Times and 'the genial genius of the guitar' by The Toronto Star brought his Swing Seven to Birdland this past week and Broadwayworld was there for his closing night. Son of the legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, New Jersey native John Pizzarelli has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz. John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, known around the world for the cool jazz flavor he brings to classic standards, late-night ballads, and each of his hugely entertaining live performances and masterful recordings. His most recent CD release, Rockin' In Rhythm, combines the enduring work of Duke Ellington with Pizzarelli's incredible ability to reinterpret the Great American Songbook. Rockin' In Rhythm is the follow up to Pizzarelli's critically-acclaimed 2008 release, With A Song In My Heart - John Pizzarelli Sings the Music of Richard Rodgers, which featured Don Sebesky's Grammy-nominated arrangement of 'Johnny One Note.' With his active touring schedule, Pizzarelli continues to charm audiences with his warmth, conversational humor, and musical moxie.
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with SDMT's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
San Diego Musical Theatre presents the second production of their 2015 season, Singin' in the Rain, May 22 - June 7, 2015 (press opening on Saturday, May 23), at the Spreckels Theatre on Broadway in downtown San Diego. Click below to watch highlights of the cast in rehearsal!
BWW Blog: Brandon Davidson of MY FAIR LADY - Asking Prince Charles on a Date
On the first day of rehearsal, I found out the woman playing my mother was a native of England. I would be lying if I didn't say I had to face & accept the challenge of speaking with her in her native English dialect. I'm from San Diego and we say things like "dude" & "surf," not "tea & crumpets." Thankfully, I was well prepared from a handful of semesters in dialect training during my college years.
BWW Blog: Brandon Davidson of MY FAIR LADY - London, England in 1912
Are you intrigued by the class and elegance of a different time? Are you perhaps a bit nostalgic for the 1940s like me? After performing in My Fair Lady (and watching the TV series Downton Abbey), I have developed a new interest in the 1910s-era in England, its style, and the manors of its citizens.
BWW Blog: Brandon Davidson of MY FAIR LADY at Stages St. Louis
I'd like to introduce myself: My name is Brandon Davidson and I am playing Freddy in Stages St. Louis' production of My Fair Lady. I have been selected to be this month's guest blogger, and I am excited to shine a light on some special people involved in this production.