 Barbara Fasano
Frank Scheck of The New York Post raves, "Fasano is a gorgeous, soulful singer who has an actor’s intensity in whatever she sings." Fasano’s many New York headline engagement include concert appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s American Songbook at the Allen Room, Rose Hall, Town Hall and New York’s 92nd Street Y’s Lyrics and Lyricists series. Starring engagements in cabaret and nightclubs include The Algonquin, Feinstein’s, The Carlyle, Birdland, Iridium, and Café Sabarsky. Arts centers and music festivals across the country. Barbara is a 2010 New York Nightlife Award winner, and a regular performer at New York’s most prestigious supper club, The Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel. Her new show with Eric Comstock, “HELLUVA TOWN: A New York Soundtrack”, enjoyed an acclaimed, sold-out run. The New York Times’ Stephen Holden called it “exhilarating”, Of her CD, “Written In The Stars”, a Harold Arlen collection, The New Republic’s David Hajdu raves, “With this record, Barbara Fasano proves that she is not just a great Italian crooner, an heir to Sinatra for our time, but a jazz singer of the first rank.” Barbara’s previous CD, “The Girls of Summer”, is an eclectic mix ranging from Springsteen to Sondheim,z and based on her one-woman show of the same title. Both of these CDs were named Record of the Year by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Back Stage Bsistro awards, and her work as a live performer has twice earned her awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Barbara has taught song performance workshops in New York and at the University of Michigan.
www.humanchild.com
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 Eric Comstock
Eric Comstock, pianist, vocalist, arranger, writer,, as been described as “suave, smart, funny, and utterly delightful ... an ingenious musical wit ... an ideal balance of swinging precision and good-humored warmth” by Stephen Holden of The New York Times and “an icon in the making” by The New Yorker Solo New York engagements include Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, Birdland, Iridium, The Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, Feinstein’s at The Regency and The Supper Club. Concert appearances include Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Symphony Space, Merkin Hall, Town Hall and the 92nd Street Y’s “Jazz in July” festival. He has been featured on CBS’s Early Show, CNN’s Showbiz Today, National Public Radio’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Eric is the co-creator of three critically acclaimed shows which tour coast to coast: “Our Sinatra”, which ran over 1,300 performances Off-Broadway; “Made for the Movies: A Hollywood Songbook”, that ran two consecutive years at the Algonquin’s Oak Room; and “Singing Astaire”, which enjoyed a long run at the legendary jazz club Birdland. Eric’s solo recordings include “NO ONE KNOWS,” “ALL HART,” and “YOUNG MAN OF MANHATTAN.” Eric has taught song performance workshops in New York and at the University of Michigan.
www.ericcomstock.net.
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 Jason Graae
Jason Graae is a veteran of five Broadway shows and numerous concert, cabaret and theatrical appearances around the country. He has been busy this past year touring his critically acclaimed one man show, Perfect Hermany, saluting the music of Broadway composing legend Jerry Herman. He is a winner of the LA Theater's Ovation Award and is a Drama Desk Award nominee, with an extensive list of television and film appearances. He can be heard on numerous recordings, including two solo CDs. Jason has touring with Broadway legend Jerry Herman, singing the composers classic songs and appeared with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. He is touring with Tony winner Faith Prince. Graae has been featured on many television shows including Six Feet Under, Friends and Fraiser. Teaching credits include The Cabaret Conference at Yale and 5 years with The St. Louis Cabaret Conference. "... an irresistible cut-up whose splendid voice is matched by mischievous charisma..." -- New York Times www.jasongraae.com
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 Rick Jensen
Rick Jensen is one of New York's (and St. Louis’!) most in demand music directors and arrangers. He is a multiple MAC award winner for his musical work and for his original songs. Rick's latest original song, "Go Ahead and Dream" is heard in the feature film THAT'S WHAT I AM starring Oscar nominees Ed Harris and Amy Maddigan. Rick served as music director to the late Nancy LaMott and produces recordings for many singers around the country. Rick’s own performances as a headliner and as a music director have been featured in nearly every club in New York. He has taught workshops in New York and at The Cabaret Conference at Yale, along with The St. Louis Cabaret Conference since 2006. "Rick Jensen is one of cabaret's most versatile and respected talents." - Peter Leavy/Cabaret Scenes
www.rickjensen.com
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