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Krisanthi Pappas: Celebratin' Swing
by Dave Nathan
The third album as a leader for Boston-based vocalist, Krisanthi Pappas, captures a live stage production, Celebratin' Swing, conceived and created by Pappas. Not only does the celebration include singers and instrumentalists, but tap dancing as well. Dancer Julia Boynton is the main attraction on such cuts as “Sing Sing Sing" and “Shine on Your Shoes" Judging by the cadence of her taps and the reaction of what sounds like a full house, she must have been a sensation. She ...
Continue ReadingKrisanthi Pappas: My Back Yard
by Dave Nathan
Boston denizen, multi-talented Krisanthi Pappas used her first album to establish her vocal credentials by recording a tribute to the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Her second is a tribute to her childhood, creating a musical fairy tale that adults will enjoy. If this fun album is an accurate depiction of Pappas' childhood, then she must have had a wonderful time growing up. She recreates every child's fantasy with a medley from Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Here (and elsewhere) ...
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