Jazz Articles about Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin: My Darker Moods

by Trevor MacLaren
April 1, 2006

Annoying talk show host and wannabe jazz vocalist Regis Philbin has finally made a disc worth buying. Seemingly influenced by Paul Anka's return to the top with Rock Swings, Regis decided to tackle more eclectic and obscure works. After having the gall to release two Rat Pack-influenced vocal records--one in 1968 and another in 2004--and a Christmas disc, My Darker Moods makes up for it again and again.

First, Philbin rids himself of Steve Tyrell's jazz-pop polished sheen. Instead he ...

Regis Philbin: When You're Smiling

by Mark Sabbatini
February 5, 2005

Regis Philbin When You're Smiling Hollywood Records 2004

Sure, it's grade-A wholesome, but I felt like I was buying a Playboy for the articles when I handed it to the music store cashier. I desperately felt like defending my dignity by saying I wasn't buying it for the music.

Nor am I a fan of Good Morning America , Who Wants To Be A Millionaire , or Donald Trump's waterboy ...