Cabaret
This Houston Cabaret Singer’s first love is the theater. She has had an extensive resume of roles in both straight and musical theater. It was after seeing a performance of one of her French music Cabarets that playwright Brad Korbesmeyer decided to write a piece with her in mind.
This is a unique ensemble. They play Eastern-European, klezmer-based original, jazz and belly dance music with skill, exuberance, and a gritty vagabond edge.The leader of the band, an operatic tenor, accordionist, pianist, and composer is accompanied by accordion and vocals, saxophone, cello, upright bass, percussion as they play songs about thieves, Jewish weddings, Parisian tramps and the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich. Every show is a cabaret of rich musical phrasing, sparkling lyrics and indomitable stage presence.