Search - Joy Katzen-Guthrie :: Favorite Melody, Volume 1

Intimate acoustic cabaret and film/stage standards, with thoughtful and moving new interpretations of classics from the American Popular Songbook, including songs by Frank Loesser, Burton Lane, Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke, Jane Voss, Cole Porter, Jay Livingston & Ray Evans, Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth, Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, Duke Ellington, Sammy Cahn, and Jacques Brel among others. Katzen-Guthrie's own intimate arrangements and interpretations of the complete (including introductory verses) songs from vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, stage, film, and hit parade in her Favorite Melody Volume 1 and Volume 2 compilations allow us to hear these songs in a manner that breathes with the integrity of the music and lyrics. About the Author Concert and recording artist, composer/lyricist, pianist/vocalist, Katzen-Guthrie uniquely weaves traditional, contemporary, and original songs from pop, stage, film, and world genres that celebrate the human spirit. Comments Michelle Bearden of the Tampa Tribune: Strong, rich and full-ranged, she can belt out a Broadway number as easily as a haunting cantorial chant. Says Donna Klein, founder of Tampa Bay's Women Musicians Alliance: Joy is a marvel on the keyboard, making her playing seem effortless. Her compositions, as well as her adaptations of others' songs, reflect the summation that it is her life. When she sits down at the keyboard, starts playing, smiles that warm smile of hers and sings to your heart, well it's just inspirational! From Eileen Raymond of Bay Area Connection: A potent, tender, supple, and remarkable voice ... Her other recordings include Seasons of Joy, How Good and How Pleasant, The Heart of Ancient Promise, SoulStream, A Steadfast Bridge, Passages, and Favorite Melody, Vol. 2.