LMGJAZZ is proud to announce the CD release of Broadway personality Devin Richards - My Own Voice Live at Metropolitan Room
Devin has recently appeared in his tenth Broadway, Tale of Two Cities, while also be featured in the October issue of the well known magazine Ebony, and is the voice of the character, Dwayne Forge in the biggest selling video game in history Grand Theft Auto IV.
Devin has also appeared in the workshops of Pamela's First Musical, Shriek and Billy Elliot and the Broadway casts of 110 in the Shade Victor/Victoria, Wonderful Town, Pajama game, Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Life Carousel, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Liner Notes by Tony Winner and star, Audra McDonald
“The night Devin invited me to his debut cabaret at the Metropolitan room, I discovered so much more than the solid booming bass baritone I had come to know. Devin was engaging, funny, powerful and touching. A true solo artist. I was thrilled by his innovative repertoire and the ability to make each song truly his own. I was struck by his uncanny ability to connect with the audience in both song and in witty relaxed banter. And then there is the voice. It is a voice with so many beautiful rich colors and such incredible range. He has all of the booming bass baritone depth of Paul Robeson as well as the vocal agility and style of Al Jarreau. Yet its all his organic sound. It was his voice. It was truly an evening of discovery for all who were there. For me it was discovery of a part of my friend I had not known. For the audience it was discovery of a wonderful solo artist. And for Devin it was the discovery of his own voice. And what a spectacular voice it is “
Critics have said:
“Taking an enormous risk, Richards ended the evening with “Ol' Man River" and let it simply soar, singing it with all the power and emotion the song could have. For an encore, he returned to sing White's “Best of Times," letting his audience catch their collective breaths, and letting the concert end on a high note. As debuts go, this was an impressive one, and may this cabaret be the first of many. Mr. Richards has talent and charisma to spare, and certainly belongs in the spotlight." --JENA TESSE FOX, CABARET EXCHANGE.
Devin has a Fabulous Voice! --Backstage Magazine, NY.
My Own Voice - Song List
1) Intro/Best of Times by White
2) My Own Voice by Richards/Furman
3) Without a Song/Sing by Rose/Raposo
4) I Wanna Make Music by Steve Schalchlin
5) Fever in French/German by Lee/Richards
6) Lovers in Disguise by Schalchlin/Shapirov 7) Too Darn Hot by Porter
8) Change Sucks by Ritt Henn
9) Merry Go Round by Dan Furman
10) With Every Breath You Take by Coleman/Zippel
11) Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless/ Ol' Man River Traditional/Hammerstein/Kern
12) Best of Times/My Own Voice by White/Richards/Furman
Musicians featured on CD are Ritt Henn, John Depinto and Doug Hinrichs.
Songs arranged by Devin Richards, Dan “The Man" Furman and Ritt Henn.
Devin has recently appeared in his tenth Broadway, Tale of Two Cities, while also be featured in the October issue of the well known magazine Ebony, and is the voice of the character, Dwayne Forge in the biggest selling video game in history Grand Theft Auto IV.
Devin has also appeared in the workshops of Pamela's First Musical, Shriek and Billy Elliot and the Broadway casts of 110 in the Shade Victor/Victoria, Wonderful Town, Pajama game, Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Life Carousel, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Liner Notes by Tony Winner and star, Audra McDonald
“The night Devin invited me to his debut cabaret at the Metropolitan room, I discovered so much more than the solid booming bass baritone I had come to know. Devin was engaging, funny, powerful and touching. A true solo artist. I was thrilled by his innovative repertoire and the ability to make each song truly his own. I was struck by his uncanny ability to connect with the audience in both song and in witty relaxed banter. And then there is the voice. It is a voice with so many beautiful rich colors and such incredible range. He has all of the booming bass baritone depth of Paul Robeson as well as the vocal agility and style of Al Jarreau. Yet its all his organic sound. It was his voice. It was truly an evening of discovery for all who were there. For me it was discovery of a part of my friend I had not known. For the audience it was discovery of a wonderful solo artist. And for Devin it was the discovery of his own voice. And what a spectacular voice it is “
Critics have said:
“Taking an enormous risk, Richards ended the evening with “Ol' Man River" and let it simply soar, singing it with all the power and emotion the song could have. For an encore, he returned to sing White's “Best of Times," letting his audience catch their collective breaths, and letting the concert end on a high note. As debuts go, this was an impressive one, and may this cabaret be the first of many. Mr. Richards has talent and charisma to spare, and certainly belongs in the spotlight." --JENA TESSE FOX, CABARET EXCHANGE.
Devin has a Fabulous Voice! --Backstage Magazine, NY.
My Own Voice - Song List
1) Intro/Best of Times by White
2) My Own Voice by Richards/Furman
3) Without a Song/Sing by Rose/Raposo
4) I Wanna Make Music by Steve Schalchlin
5) Fever in French/German by Lee/Richards
6) Lovers in Disguise by Schalchlin/Shapirov 7) Too Darn Hot by Porter
8) Change Sucks by Ritt Henn
9) Merry Go Round by Dan Furman
10) With Every Breath You Take by Coleman/Zippel
11) Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless/ Ol' Man River Traditional/Hammerstein/Kern
12) Best of Times/My Own Voice by White/Richards/Furman
Musicians featured on CD are Ritt Henn, John Depinto and Doug Hinrichs.
Songs arranged by Devin Richards, Dan “The Man" Furman and Ritt Henn.
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