Standard Time
Did the Great American Songbook stop being written in 1959? Russ Lorenson doesn't think so, and has a show full of "new standards" to prove his point that well-crafted songs with meaningful lyrics are still being written today, just waiting to be interpreted by thoughtful, jazz-inspired vocalists. Standard Time explores the Great American Songbook of the New Millennium, featuring songs written within the last 20 years by composers such as Harry Connick, Jr., John Pizzarelli, Michael Feinstein, Kelly Park, Ray Jessel, Bob Levy, Andrew Lippa, Peter Cincotti - and even Russ Lorenson himself!
"Russ Lorenson, who possesses one of
the great male voices in cabaret, begins his new show, 'Standard Time' with a
question: 'Who says the Great American Songbook stopped in 1959?' The
selections are a treasure trove of obscure beauties and make Lorenson's show a
must-see..."
-Joe Regan, Jr, Cabaret Scenes
"Lorenson is not just a crooner
covering the traditional Sinatra style or trying to be the next Connick, he is
his own man."
-Brenton Plourde, Jazz Review
"[The] audience thrilled to Lorenson. An elegant performer, he brought a
supple voice and strong sense of characterization to all his songs. And he
shined with an understated charm..."
-John Godfrey, Los Angeles Times
