Parker Scott at Don't Tell Mama -- January 28
Critical Praise for the November 2011 CD Release Celebration
"Parker Scott's beautiful tenor and his heartfelt, romantic and eloquent readings, in combination with Wells Hanley's equally sensitive accompaniment, made the evening feel like a warm embrace...just like his CD."
Roy Sander, critic for www.bistroawards.com
"Welcome back, Parker. Great love songs. His voice is dreamy. ...a really lovely sound... beautiful...very connected. Parker Scott is an easy to listen to performer. Wells Hanley is one of the most gifted pianists in the business."
Sue Matsuki, Cabaret Hotline Online
MAC Award Nominee PARKER SCOTT in Selecting Souvenirs with WELLS HANLEY
The romantic vocals of Parker Scott and the intimate stylings of Wells Hanley become one in a program of beautiful classics from the Great American Songbook.
Internationally known actor-singer PARKER SCOTT brings his new show – Selecting Souvenirs to Don’t Tell Mama on Saturday 28 January at 5pm and Friday 17 February at 7pm. Dates in March, April and May to be announced soon.
Selecting Souvenirs shares its title and some of its songs with Parker’s recently released CD and also includes other favorites from the worlds of theater, movies and pop. With a voice critics have hailed, as “seductive”, “velvety”, “sexy”, “glorious” and “hauntingly beautiful”, Parker Scott, along with pianist Wells Hanley, will explore the Great American Songbook. The show is directed by Bistro Award-winning and MAC-nominated director, Gerry Geddes.
Critics Barbara and Scott Siegel said of a previous cabaret, “astonishing…gorgeous arrangements…virtually flawless. Scott performs with confidence, style and exuberance…a unique combination of emotional control and vocal excess that leaves you breathless.” Jan Wallman proclaimed “Something wonderful, indeed. The man has an incredibly beautiful voice.” John Hoglund wrote in Back Stage “…his rich tenor is infused with tender nuances and colorful passages that bring the songs to life. His honesty with a lyric is refreshing.”
Parker’s nightclub appearances include engagements at Danny’s, Don’t Tell Mama, The Duplex, Eighty-Eights, and guest appearances at Judy’s and The Metropolitan Room. He was the lead male vocalist aboard The Silver Whisper and sailed to 38 countries, along the way also giving performances in Camogli, Italy and St. Petersburg, Russia. Parker appeared as John Denver in Bring Me John Denver at the Granbury Opera House in Texas, where he delighted audiences and critics in a concert of John Denver songs. He has performed cabarets in DC, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia.
Come to Selecting Souvenirs and wander through this wonderland of beautiful music with Parker Scott and Wells Hanley.
Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 West 46th Street – Restaurant Row
There is a $15.00 cover charge and the ubiquitous two-drink minimum. Copies of Parker’s CD will be for sale at the performance. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Please call: 212.757.0788 or visit: www.donttellmamanyc.com
“Like a good Merlot, Parker Scott’s voice has a rich palette with many subtle undertones.
It’s a voice that falls on the ear with layer after layer of wonderful surprises.”
David Roberts, Theatrereviews.com
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