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Vocalist Steve Lipman offers one of the most compassionate views of the world in this outstanding collection of works from the Great American Songbook. The sensitivity of this choice as been summarized – ‘Like fine art, the music of the Great American Songbook has withstood the test of time, remaining alive, vibrant, and contemporary. For Steve, the works of the Songbook connect with the soul that yearns for love and cries at heartbreak. He aims to deliver this music to a new generation of listeners who are surely aware of the Songbook but have yet to appreciate its depth and beauty.’In addition to his commitment to music Steve is also a practicing dentist, and it is that caring for humanity that rings clearly through the performances on this recording. In Steve’s words, ‘It’s about the things that are most important in life. It’s about love: romantic love, love for family, love of country, love for all of what constitutes the intricate wonders of humanity.’ And the strength in Steve’s voice and interpretation makes this a must have collection for everyone – on so many levels.The ensemble is Steve Lipman – Vocals, Dan Thomas - electric guitar, Colin Jalbert – drums, J. Witbeck – bass, John Corda – piano, Nick Borges – trumpet, Steve Yarbro – sax, Ryan Palkoff – trombone, Reed Southerland – bass, Zach Cross – piano, Ryan Emken – sax, Kathryn Rapacki – trombone, Ben Falkoff - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Sara Hill violin, Dan Prindle - cello, piano, bass, Mary Corso - backing vocal, Jimmy Robitaille – percussion, Glen Nelson – melodica, Beth Harvey - background vocals, Jim Armenti – clarinet, and Nate Christy - acoustic guitar.The tracks - You Make Me Feel so Young, Orange Colored Sky, Night and Day, No One Ever Tells You, The Sound of Music, The Way You Look Tonight, Come Rain or Come Shine, The Coffee Song, Dance Me to the End of Love, The New Colossus / The House I Live In, and Battle Hymn of the Republic.Settle in and bask in the communication of Steve Lipman’s Hats Off. Grady Harp, March 19
