Jane Monheit - Live at the Rainbow Room

Amazon.com Jazz fans who treasure Diana Krall's Live in Paris DVD can consider Jane Monheit: Live at the Rainbow Room the second half of a luscious double bill. Like Krall, Monheit is a singer whose ease with jazz standards belies her years (a mere 24, in Monheit's case), and both women are backed by a combo and an orchestra conducted by Alan Broadbent. Monheit doesn't play the piano like Krall, but her voice is a brighter, more supple instrument. Filmed in September 2002 shortly after the release of her In the Sun album, Monheit's visit to Manhattan's legendary cabaret venue mixes classic ballads ("It Never Entered My Mind," "Some Other Time") with Brazilian pop (Ivan Lins, Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Waters of March") and contemporary tunes. It's no surprise that a young voice like this can embody the hopes and dreams of "Over the Rainbow," but who ever knew Vincent Youmans's "Tea for Two" could sound so sexy? --David Horiuchi From the Back Cover September 23rd, 2002... As the sun was setting on yet another New York autumn, the lights began to flicker on all across the world's most exciting city. It was a particularly beautiful and sultry evening--and, high atop Manhattan, the romance of the legendary Rainbow Room was in all its glory--a truly perfect match for the magnificent voice and presence of Jane Monheit. Jane Monheit: Live at the Rainbow Room captures music's brightest and most captivating new voice at her very best, and in a spectacular concert setting. Jane is accompanied by a 27-piece orchestra conducted by Alan Broadbent, as well as a stellar smaller ensemble of acclaimed musicians, including Ron Carter, Kenny Washington, and Rene Toledo. This extraordinary musical evening features live performances of every song from Jane's latest recording, In the Sun, as well as several personal choices from her highly acclaimed previous albums, Never Never Land and Come Dream with Me. In addition, Jane sings two unrecorded selections--including a very special duet with her former voice teacher, Peter Eldridge. Jane Monheit: Live at the Rainbow Room documents the brilliant young singer performing timeless jazz standards, along with pop and Brazilian favorites, in a truly magical setting. And on this enchanting night high above New York City, it's very clear that the sky is the limit for the stunning voice and artistry of Jane Monheit. Songs: Over the Rai