Showbiz Time Magazine is
published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers
and Performing Artists, Incorporated (FAMSPA), a United
States non-profit corporation.
Editor-in-Chief: David Bloom.
Managing Editor: Shoshanna Rosenstein. Editor: Carol Lexter. Public Relations Director: Germaine Poitiers.
Art Director: Daniel Iliescu.
Staff Writers and Contributors: Arlene
Peck, Martha Griffin, Gertrude Rochenbach, Dorothea A.
Whickum, Shoshanna Rosenberg, David Maye, Edna Riggs,
Melinda Stein, Jack Weiss, Anne Saks, Fredy Eastman, Megan
P. Harris, Joy Nuremberg, Sarah L. Rosenthal, David Mayer,
David Cohen, Richard Sanders, Daniel Forge, Sharon Richards,
Aldria Turnbach, Kydee Wayne, Arthur S. Westdall, Bertis
Smithers, Priscilla M. Oden, Sheila Sears, Denise Odierno,
Peggy North, Arlette Lagrange, Louise de Chambertin,
Penelope de Vassy, Valerie Constand, Genevieve Bresson, Meg
Houston, Liz Hampton, Elaine Blanchard, Richard Sand, Emily
Reynolds, Leonard Bertchsinger, Carolyn Lazemby, Veronica
McLaughlin, Colby Ragusa, Dawn Riley, Lamar Lyons, Ted J.
Hemingway, Ruth Hardy, David Bloom, Rick G. Helms, Earl Ford
Christensen, Carolyn Mae Lazemby, Ruth Hardy, Rick G. Helms,
Carol Lexter, Germaine Poitiers.
HIGHLIGHTS...................................................................3
COVER OF THE MAGAZINE............................................3
COVER
STORY:..............................................................4
The
world of Rebecca Spencer.
In
the London Monthly Herald, Ruth Sielberg wrote: "She
[Rebecca] elevated the American cabaret to the highest
international level." Unquestionably, Rebecca Spencer is
magic and beauty in motion. She has all the ingredients of a
world-class artist: Stage presence, class, refined style, a
voice out of this world, the rich repertoire, the perfect
vocal technique, the virtuosity and that magical and warm
rapport with her audience.
NEWS.............................................................................5
ROY HAYNES: Whereas
2007 Grammy Nominee - Best Jazz Instrumental Solo (Category
47)
ROBERTA GAMBARINI: Easy to Love
2007 Grammy Nominee - Best Jazz Vocal Album (Category 46)
Rebecca Spencer
on Dennis Bono Show.
CDs REVIEWS.................................................................6
Marlene
VerPlanck’s “My impetuous heart”: Best Jazz CD of the year.
A treasure.
Neil Blumofe’s
new CD “Piety and Desire”
Mark Weinstein's "O Nosso
Amor" a Masterpiece!
Let It Happen by Janis Mann.
Barbara's Montgomery's "Noel, One From The Heart": A sweet
and sensual marvel!
Marcus Goldhaber's "The Moment After": Sensually intelligent
and stylish.
Frank Jackson's "New York After Dark"
My favorites: New York-
New CDs, new voices and new talents are in full bloom in
New York City. So, let's start with the best of the best.
Should I say, some of the best recently released albums.
Here is the list of the 12 best CDs of the week, in no
particular order:
More
reviews...................................................................7
INTERVIEWS...................................................................8
CHAT
WITH BILLY VERPLANCK, GOLDEN BIG BAND ERA GREAT.
Billy: To
avoid the draft, the only choice was the Navy School for me
at time. I got out in a year, thankfully, as my arches fell.
CELEBRITIES
OF THE MONTH: Profiles......................9-11
GORDON.BECK. CYNTHIA.BASINET.KATIE.BULL. PAULETTE.ATTIE. DEBORAH BOILY.
ARTIST
OF THE MONTH: Karmyn Tyler..12
Ms. Tyler is one of
the most delightful finds of 2006. This woman can sing like
a dream. A sweet, luxurious voice blended with elegance,
truthful emotions and vocal beauty. Ms. Tyler is a former
Miss Louisiana and talent winner at Miss America and has
judged numerous state and national...Read
ARTICLES......................................................................
13
How and where to book
your show:
Very important advice and
tips to consider when booking your show at venues.Read
WORLD OF JAZZ, POP & ROCK...................................14-19
THE BEST MUSICIANS AND TOP BANDS IN
GREAT BRITAIN TODAY. Homegrown music is more
exciting than at any time since Britpop. Who can we thank for this? Our
panel of critics names - and rates for sound, songs, gigs, style and
attitude - the most influential contemporary acts.
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES.........................................20
Barb
Jungr in New York...Judy
Niemack...Karmyn
Tyler in "A Little Night Music"...Carol
Welsman's newest CD, "What'cha Got Cookin'?"
Marlene Verplanck.
WHAT'S HAPPENING......................................................21
Broadway boasts
record new season
New York- Broadway has had a
record-breaking year for attendance and box office earnings,
thanks to the success of plays such as Julia Roberts' Three
Days of Rain. Theatregoers on Broadway topped the 12
million mark for the first time, with a strong attendance by
tourists. Ticket sales increased 12 per cent to $861.6m
(£462m) during the 2005-2006 season, according to the League
of American Theatres and Producers.
Oasis'
album 'best of all time'
Oasis's album beat the Beatles
into second place. Oasis'
1994 debut album, Definitely Maybe, has been voted the
greatest album of all time in a music poll. The album,
which featured hits Live Forever and Supersonic, beat the
Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band into second
place.
Cynthia Nixon
criticized a lack of investment in theatre in the US. A new production of
Sweeney Todd first seen in London won best director of a
musical, for John Doyle. Despite high-profile flops such as Lestat
and the John Lennon musical, Lennon, this has been a record
year for Broadway theatre.
Janet's breast flash fine
upheld. New York-US media regulators have
rejected a second appeal by the CBS TV network to lift a
fine for Janet Jackson's breast exposure during the 2004
Super Bowl. The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) fined CBS $550,000 (£307,000) for the infamous
"wardrobe malfunction".
CHATS WITH STARS & AUTHORS..................................22
En route: A major new
publication on music, showbiz musicians, singers and divas.
THEMATIC AND BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SINGERS,
PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. From
Bach to Elton John and from Baroque and chamber music to
jazz and cabaret; this is the core and concept of a new
encyclopedia on music currently in production and soon to be
made available to the public. What is so special about this
encyclopedia and what should we expect to see and read in
this enormous and ambitious project? We went directly to the
source to find out: Ilil Arbel, Ph.D., co-author...
THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS:
Satin Doll Trio..................23
The
Satin Doll Trio is an elegant ensemble renowned for their
excellence in the intimate “supper club jazz” style that was
popularized during the early 1950’s by artists such as Julie
London, Sarah Vaughan, and Peggy Lee. Like the
guitar-bass-voice trios that came before them, the Satin
Doll Trio has learned from the best and taken the art form
to new levels.
UNUSUAL
PEOPLE: Irene Soderberg........................24
Irene Soderberg is larger than life on and off stage. A bursting
super talent with a mesmerizing stage presence, artistic
originality, and vibrant love for life, all are part of her
craft and the fabric of her soul. This artist is something
else! A unique blend of a world-class artistry and bubbly
femme fatale aura. Irene Soderberg is pure magic.
AMERICAN
LEGENDS:
.............................................................25-27
Jill Corey:
One of the greatest artists of all time.
Mesmerizing, divine. The ultimate diva! A living legend in
her own right Her style, technique, stage presence, her
voice, the quality and beauty of her repertoire, her rapport
with the public and her unmatched individual originality and
improvisation set her apart from the rest of the sparkling
stars. She is “La Grande Dame” of entertainment par
excellence!
Maureen McGovern......................................................28-30
Maureen
McGovern, the living legend and the jewels of the
crown of world entertainment. The trilogy of her magic
consists of a mesmerizing stage presence, impeccable
technique and that aristocratic classy command of lyrics and
vocal virtuosity. Maureen McGovern's career, which spans
35
years, includes recordings, concerts, Broadway,
theater, films, television, radio and composing.
BEST ENTERTAINERS..............................................31-33
List of names of HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED PERFORMERS, ENTERTAINERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS BY STYLE, QUALITY,
MUSIC. For Jazz ambiance...Cabaret ambiance...Concert Hall...American
Standards...Cozy romantic venues.
BEST ALBUMS & CDs of 2005-2006...........................34-38
AMERICA'S BURSTING TALENTS.
Celebrities of the month.
39-43
Maria Gentile: A world class singer...David Gurland: A unique talent!..Allan
Harris: Charisma and stage presence par excellence!..Joni Janak...Stephanie
Jordan...Teri
Roiger...Peggy Judy...Randa Ghossoub...
ESSAYS:
WHAT
THE MEDIA IS INTERESTED IN? SINGERS' TALENT OR ONLY GOSSIP?
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ROSTER OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO
IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT........45-50
MUSIC RESOURCES....................................51-56
STRICTLY CABARET........................................57
STRICTLY JAZZ: Daniel
Smith...........................58
Rufus
Reid....................................................59-61
James W "Red"
Holloway..................................62
Recipients of the
United States Living Legends
Awards.........................................................63-70
Reading
of Barb Jungr's musical - The Ballad of Norah's Ark
February 5th.
Blades
of Glory. Assessment: Skate on by By Marion DS Dreyfus
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