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April 14, 2004
SING IT
Guess who the critic is talking about:
1) Frank Sinatra
2) Bing Crosby
3) Mel Tormé
4) Tony Bennett
The man practices artless art. He takes verbal liberties, even makes occasional mistakes. Since he doesn't seem to notice or care, no one else can. He chats between songs. He invites the audience to ignore the command in the programme that applause be withheld until the end of each group. He basks in relaxed glory, and cultivates the illusion of spontaneity. When he tells stories, he demonstrates a vast dynamic range and crisp diction in a variety of accents. He colours the text boldly or subtly, as needed. He shares interpretive secrets. In the process, he turns Carnegie Hall, capacity 2,804, into a cozy parlour.
5) None of the above.
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Posted by at April 14, 2004 12:53 PM