Vocal Chords: American Songbook
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John Lloyd Young, star of Broadway’s musical smash Jersey Boys, discusses how he vocally prepared for the role of Frankie Valli and how that experience prepared him for his American Songbook debut, singing pop songs and classics from the 1960’s and 70’s. Click here to listen and download
Mandolin player Chris Thile discusses the musical influences of his composition “The Blind Leaving the Blind,” performed by his new band the Punch Brothers in their American Songbook debut, as well as other music styles that influence the group’s sound. Click here to listen and download
Soul singer Bettye LaVette discusses her remarkable career spanning more than 40 years, and about her many struggles to succeed in the music industry. Click here to listen and download
Eric Comstock discusses his upcoming show focusing on the songbook of Charles Strouse, who celebrates his 80th birthday this year, and what first drew him to this composer’s music, including the scores to Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, and Applause. Click here to listen and download
Singer-songwriter Lori McKenna discusses how she got started as a singer at open-mics, and how those early performances eventually led her to recording her current album, Unglamorous, with country superstar Tim McGraw as her producer. Click here listen and download
Soprano Deborah Voigt discusses her love of Broadway and popular song and how she will explore this side of her personality in her season-opening performance on January 23. |
Hosted by Audra McDonald, the American Songbook edition of Vocal Chords is a podcast series focusing on the various artists appearing in the 2008 season, which examines the diverse musical styles of popular American song.
John Lloyd Young – February 13, 2008
Chris Thile – February 6, 2008
Bettye LaVette – January 30, 2008
Eric Comstock – January 23, 2008
Lori McKenna – January 16, 2008
Deborah Voigt – January 9, 2008 |
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