hi everyone! i'm in lurker mode when reading the lists,
but i surfaced (in person!) last night to head to judy's
NYC to see david lahm in his cabaret trio (with mitch
ellis, vocals, and dave ruffles, bass) playing jazz
"takes" on joni.
and i'm so glad i did! it was a fun evening. david's
piano playing gets more and more beautiful the more
often i hear it. i was stock still and incredibly moved
when he played this soft, achingly pretty solo part
during a ballad interpretation of "i don't know where i
stand." i also liked the swinging "carey" and a dirge-like,
formal "cherokee louise," among others.
i have to say that i'm a novice at cabaret--it took me
a while to adjust to the theatrical, campy aspects of it.
but i did (and DO) appreciate these artistic choices,
and think many were very risky and brave. made me
think--made me (as always) in awe of this music and
lyrics--what more can you ask for on a thursday night!
--emily
Ps: david, thanks for a good time! it was fun to chat with
you.
