Tag: Johnny Mandel
Yvonne Constant: Then and Now
She delighted a strong house with a variety of popular and show songs.
Claudia Koval: With Heart and Soul: A Dedication to My Mother
The strongest and most original performance on the album is “The Shadow of Your Smile.”
Marlene VerPlanck: I Give Up, I’m in Love
She approaches a song with gusto and defiantly swings into the mood with a grace and a style that is too rare in today’s crazed music world.
Claudia Koval: A Journey Over 50 Years of Great Music
Claudia Koval has a smooth, creamy voice that lends itself well to singing standards—with delicate delivery featuring gentle jazz licks, precise enunciation and a slight quaver in her voice that adds to the emotional arc of each song.
