American Songbook 2014 { 25 galleries }
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American Songbook extended its season and venues with a free concert by Kate Davis at the David Rubenstein Atrium.
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Despite pop song and musical theater success, lyricist Carolyn Leigh left many worthy musicals unproduced in her lifetime, providing the basis for this American Songbook tribute.
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Rebecca Naomi Jones, theater star of Passing Strange and American Idiot, turned the tables at her American Songbook show, and sang songs by Bjork, Steely Dan, and Fiona Apple, as well as a couple doo wop song written by her dad.
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New Orleans own Hurray for the Riff Raff made their second Lincoln Center appearance in a year, this time kicking off the final week of American Songbook at the Kaplan Penthouse.
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Former Chanticleer singer Matt Alber made his Lincoln Center solo debut with original songs and select covers, including songs by Bob Dylan, Christine McVie, plus an a cappella version of Irving Berlin's Always.
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Singer Mellissa Hughes (Newspeak) performed a solo concert (with electronics and loops) of contemporary pieces by Jacob Cooper and others, plus her take on pop music from Bjork to The Jackson Five!
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New Haven's finest, and former leader of Miracle Legion and Polaris, Mark Mulcahy and friends shared stories, songs, and hamantash on the opening night of American Songbook in the Kaplan Penthouse.
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Norm Lewis' new show "Who Am I?" follows his musical loves and history, with pop music and songs from shows he performed in (or wished he did!).
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Jim Caruso's Cast Party dropped anchor at Lincoln Center with a program of film music, with pianist Billy Stritch and a stellar cast of singers including jazz singer Jane Monheit and the legendary Marilyn Maye!
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Deer Tick made their Lincoln Center debut with a semi-acoustic show of familiar songs and older favorites from their catalog.
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Taylor Mac continues his march on Lincoln Center: from outdoors (Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival) to the 'annex' (The Atrium) to the 'lobby' (the beautiful Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center).
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For her Lincoln Center debut, Ann Harada assembled a band of "Avenue Q" alumni and special guest Kevin Pariseau for an evening of Broadway tunes and humorous stories.
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Formerly the featured singer of the beloved band Crooked Still, Aoife O'Donovan's Lincoln Center debut featured original tunes from her debut "Fossils" plus some traditional music, including new arrangements for string quartet especially for this performance.
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It was a family affair as Jessica Molaskey was joined by husband John Pizzarelli and daughter Madeleine for an evening of songs by Joni Mitchell.
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Country Music royalty Marty Stuart and Connie Smith performed a rare show together, featuring songs from their long histories, plus some surprise exhibits from their extensive collection of Country Music history.
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From classic Christine Lavin to standards from Paul Simon and Leonard Bernstein (with yes, some Sondheim and Berlin), the American Songbook was in good hands with charismatic singer Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, Hair).
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Instead floating above an electronic soundscape as it did nearly 20 years ago, Beth Orton's ethereal vocals resonated with a rock beat at this sold-out show at the Allen Room.
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46 images
Echoes of The Everley Brothers and Béla Fleck wafted through the Allen Room, with an Americana music night starring Sarah Jarosz and The Milk Carton Kids (performing alone and together).
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After a weather delay of several weeks, There Is No Mountain made their LC debut at the initial show of the American Songbook series at the Rubinstein Atrium.
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Broadway veterans gathered to celebrate the music of Michael John LaChiusa, whose work deals with the complexity and beauty of the American Character.
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The current pride of Broadway (Tony Award for Pippin), Patina Miller brought her personal history in the the theater (Hair, Sister Act, and of course Pippin) to the Allen Room on Friday.
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Tenor Lawrence Brownlee and arranger/accompaniest Damien Sneed brought an evening of spirituals (in a classical vein) to the second night of American Songbook 2014.
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American Songbook opened its sixteen season with two shows by film/TV/Broadway actor and singer James Naughton, performing an evening of music by Randy Newman.
28 imagesAmerican Songbook extended its season and venues with a free concert by Kate Davis at the David Rubenstein Atrium.
69 imagesDespite pop song and musical theater success, lyricist Carolyn Leigh left many worthy musicals unproduced in her lifetime, providing the basis for this American Songbook tribute.
74 imagesRebecca Naomi Jones, theater star of Passing Strange and American Idiot, turned the tables at her American Songbook show, and sang songs by Bjork, Steely Dan, and Fiona Apple, as well as a couple doo wop song written by her dad.
38 imagesNew Orleans own Hurray for the Riff Raff made their second Lincoln Center appearance in a year, this time kicking off the final week of American Songbook at the Kaplan Penthouse.
46 imagesFormer Chanticleer singer Matt Alber made his Lincoln Center solo debut with original songs and select covers, including songs by Bob Dylan, Christine McVie, plus an a cappella version of Irving Berlin's Always.
18 imagesSinger Mellissa Hughes (Newspeak) performed a solo concert (with electronics and loops) of contemporary pieces by Jacob Cooper and others, plus her take on pop music from Bjork to The Jackson Five!
41 imagesNew Haven's finest, and former leader of Miracle Legion and Polaris, Mark Mulcahy and friends shared stories, songs, and hamantash on the opening night of American Songbook in the Kaplan Penthouse.
42 imagesNorm Lewis' new show "Who Am I?" follows his musical loves and history, with pop music and songs from shows he performed in (or wished he did!).
108 imagesJim Caruso's Cast Party dropped anchor at Lincoln Center with a program of film music, with pianist Billy Stritch and a stellar cast of singers including jazz singer Jane Monheit and the legendary Marilyn Maye!
43 imagesDeer Tick made their Lincoln Center debut with a semi-acoustic show of familiar songs and older favorites from their catalog.
82 imagesTaylor Mac continues his march on Lincoln Center: from outdoors (Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival) to the 'annex' (The Atrium) to the 'lobby' (the beautiful Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center).
56 imagesFor her Lincoln Center debut, Ann Harada assembled a band of "Avenue Q" alumni and special guest Kevin Pariseau for an evening of Broadway tunes and humorous stories.
37 imagesFormerly the featured singer of the beloved band Crooked Still, Aoife O'Donovan's Lincoln Center debut featured original tunes from her debut "Fossils" plus some traditional music, including new arrangements for string quartet especially for this performance.
28 imagesIt was a family affair as Jessica Molaskey was joined by husband John Pizzarelli and daughter Madeleine for an evening of songs by Joni Mitchell.
53 imagesCountry Music royalty Marty Stuart and Connie Smith performed a rare show together, featuring songs from their long histories, plus some surprise exhibits from their extensive collection of Country Music history.
40 imagesFrom classic Christine Lavin to standards from Paul Simon and Leonard Bernstein (with yes, some Sondheim and Berlin), the American Songbook was in good hands with charismatic singer Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, Hair).
32 imagesInstead floating above an electronic soundscape as it did nearly 20 years ago, Beth Orton's ethereal vocals resonated with a rock beat at this sold-out show at the Allen Room.
53 images
46 imagesEchoes of The Everley Brothers and Béla Fleck wafted through the Allen Room, with an Americana music night starring Sarah Jarosz and The Milk Carton Kids (performing alone and together).
19 imagesAfter a weather delay of several weeks, There Is No Mountain made their LC debut at the initial show of the American Songbook series at the Rubinstein Atrium.
27 imagesBroadway veterans gathered to celebrate the music of Michael John LaChiusa, whose work deals with the complexity and beauty of the American Character.
44 imagesThe current pride of Broadway (Tony Award for Pippin), Patina Miller brought her personal history in the the theater (Hair, Sister Act, and of course Pippin) to the Allen Room on Friday.
69 images
41 imagesTenor Lawrence Brownlee and arranger/accompaniest Damien Sneed brought an evening of spirituals (in a classical vein) to the second night of American Songbook 2014.
38 imagesAmerican Songbook opened its sixteen season with two shows by film/TV/Broadway actor and singer James Naughton, performing an evening of music by Randy Newman.