by bill biss rage rhythms
Out of the Park
AnDY AnDERSOn
Known for his cabaret and theatre
performances, Andy Anderson is
one of San Diego’s best-kept secrets.
Anderson is able to present songs with
a sensual baritone and can be found
entertaining the crowds at the inn
at the Park Restaurant and Piano Bar
every Wednesday night in San Diego. if
you have often come away enthralled
by his talent as a vocalist or perhaps you
would just enjoy a new set of classic songs from the American songbook, his
new release entitled By Request fits the bill. 14 songs make up the set and range
Season’s Greetings
from his grand rendition of “Love Changes Everything” to his romantic stylings
of “Chances Are” and “So Many Stars.” truly blessed with a beautiful and charm-
Sting
ing voice, Andy Anderson will sweep away a dreary day with what he likes to
no, Sting hasn’t broken down and recorded a Christmas CD…
call By Request. if you are out and about in San Diego on Sunday night, October
what he has done is record music for what he considers his favorite
18, stop into the Penthouse at Park Manor for his official CD release party and
season of the year and is releasing If on a Winter’s Night. the music
purchase his new work for yourself or a friend. information and tickets to the
is an inspired set of songs that span the centuries and evoke that
release party are only available at the website:
andyscd.com. Available now.
snowy evening by the hearth or the chill of a frosty winter’s morn.
Sting puts this new recording into perspective by saying, “the
theme of winter is rich in inspiration and material and by filtering
all of these disparate styles into one album, i hope we have created
something refreshing and new. Elaborating on this time of the year
he added, “Our ancestors celebrated the paradox of light at the
heart of darkness and the consequent miracle of rebirth and the
regeneration of the seasons.” time travel back to winter’s past as
Sting is your musical troubadour for If on a Winter’s Night. Available
10/26/09.
Swingtime
ChitA RivERA
What becomes a theatre legend most? if you are Chita Rivera,
winning two tony Awards along with seven other tony nomina-
tions, you continue to believe in your dreams. One of Chita Rivera’s
lifelong dreams has just come true on the new Yellow Sound record
label. She has recorded 11 songs and the title of the CD is simply And
The Cat’s Meow
Now I Swing. Rivera adds her own star quality in her reinvention of
several Broadway classics and jazz standards. Rivera has always had
thE SquiRREL nut
a passion for jazz and in her own warm and intimate way gives these
ZiPPERS
recordings her own personal stamp. if you have delighted in her
Man. You are so crazy! the funky and
recordings from West Side Story or Sweet Charity, Chicago or Kiss of
fun ensemble, the Squirrel nut Zippers
the Spider Woman…this is a sure winner. Available 10/13/09.
return to the fold with their first live
recording titled Lost at Sea. the band’s
unique combination of jazz, blues and
spirited Southern rag are out in full force.
it’s been almost a decade since they have
released a record. the energy, wild rhythm and swing are even sharper now on
Lost at Sea recorded live from the Southpaw in Brooklyn in December of 2008.
“the crowds we’ve had at these shows since coming back have been nothing
short of fantastic,” drummer, Chris Phillips commented. “it’s been great to recon-
nect with our old fans and meet all of the ones who didn’t catch us the first time
around. it’s truly been a heartwarming experience.” those who have been listen-
ing to the Squirrel nut Zippers back in 1996 will surely remember their smash
break through hit, “hell.” that song and several more of their well-known hits are
featured on Lost at Sea. Available on 10/27/09.
october 2009 | RAGE monthly 25
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