Betty Buckley

Last night at the Blue Note, Betty Buckley played her first NYC jazz club. With her regular band, now named quintessence, she beautifully glided through new versions of classic Broadway, Sondheim, Brenda Russell, the Bergmans', and Bonnie Rait. Her voice has mellowed a bit, rounded out at the top. But still one of the most glorious and unusual voices in the world. The orchestrations were sweeping and delicate, allowing her to sing in a whisper to add intimacy, or belt out the blues and bring down the house. A fantastic evening of song by a real serious musician. I won't soon forget this night.
Thanks Donna and David for joining us. I loved having you there with us.
John, I'd go see her again with you any time.
Bill, next time we see here together, it will be with an orchestra or in a show.