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The Guardian
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Various: Chet Baker Re:imagined review – new reworkings by R&B, pop, soul and jazz artists
Possessing a whisper-soft voice and sweetly melodic trumpet tone, Chet Baker (1929-1988) had a sound that is often imitated yet almost impossible to master. For the latest edition of Blue Note's Re:imagined series, in which the jazz label invites artists to produce cover versions of its back catalogue, 15 R&B, pop, soul and jazz artists have been given the unenviable task of interpreting Baker's repertoire – with often surprising results. The trumpeter-vocalist's supple take on jazz standards is well reflected in singer Dodie's delicate version of Old Devil Moon as she emphasises the original's swaying Latin percussion. British singer-songwriter Matt Maltese's My Funny Valentine adds a beautifully elegiac guitar line to the well-worn melody. Other approaches work less well, with US singer Mxmtoon's clean vocal tone overpowering I Fall In Love Too Easily's sense of wistful romance. But for every misstep there's another gem. Ezra Collective trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi's bass-heavy version of the swinging Speak Low is a revelation, while Puma Blue's It's Always You is unsettlingly dark and reverb-laden. The Re:imagined project ultimately serves to highlight that while few can match Baker's sound, stretching, expanding and responding to it can produce fresh delights.
South China Morning Post
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Blue Moon: tender drama led by Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley
Published: 11:45am, 19 Feb 2025 3.5/5 stars 'I have written a handful of words that are going to cheat death.' So says Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke), the real-life lyricist in Richard Linklater's latest film. A likeable chamber piece, Blue Moon premiered this week in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival, and it would not be a stretch to see Hawke awarded for his performance. Thirty years and nine films into his long-standing collaboration with Linklater , this is arguably his most verbose role for the director. Hart was one half of Rodgers and Hart, the duo that created such indelible songs as 'My Funny Valentine', 'The Lady is a Tramp' and, of course, 'Blue Moon'. But the film, which takes place across one evening in March 1943, sees him on the slide. His partner Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) has just created his first musical, Oklahoma! , with new collaborator Oscar Hammerstein. Theirs is set to become the most significant partnership in American musical theatre history.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Date night idea: My Funny Valentine, stand up comedy
MARSHALL, TX. (KTAL/KMSS) — If you are searching for a Valentines Day date night, Memorial City Hall hosts comedians and comedy writers for the Tonight Show and Comedy Central, are performing an evening of standup comedy., called 'My Funny Valentine.' According to the Memorial City Hall, Pat Hazell, one of the original writers for NBC's Seinfeld and a veteran of The Tonight Show, and Amy Barnes, featured on Comedy Central and National Lampoon, as they join forces for 'hilarious and heartwarming' stand up comedy. The comics will touch on relationships, dating, parenting and family life, and there will be a chance to ask for free relationship advice as Pat and Amy answer questions from the audience. Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends and bring your sense of humor for an evening of laughter ever after. 5K Wine Run: run through Texas vineyards 'Showtime declared Pat Hazell one of the five funniest people in America. His 30 years of experience as a writer, producer and director have made him a go-to-guy for new American theater. 'He is recognized for his genuinely funny Americana humor. As the Chief Creative Officer of Sweetwood Creative, he is responsible for the national tours of five original productions: My Funny Valentine, Bunk Bed Brothers, The Wonder Bread Years, The Good Humor Men, and A Kodachrome Christmas. 'In 2021, Pat launched his podcast Creativity In Captivity, a weekly podcast with creatives from all around the entertainment industry that is available on all platforms.' According to the news release, Amy Barnes was selected as one of the new faces of comedy at the Montreal International Comedy Festival and has sold out shows nationwide. MCH says her standup connects with a cross generational relevance. WICKED fan's: adults only, drag show party 'Her audience interaction tethers strangers with that one of a kind experience and her singing takes her shows to the next level of live performance. A quick witted stand-up comic with an amazing voice will leave you feeling like you reconnected with an old friend.' Ticket are non-refundable and begin at $31 per ticket. MCH is located at 110 East Houston Street, Marshall. Memorial City Hall note that is their official ticket vendor. 'All third-party tickets are not guaranteed entry and we cannot confirm their validity prior to the time of entry.' MCH recommends purchasing tickets through the link on the their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
