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Broadway Broads Of The Bay
Deep In The Swag: In Search of Ghost-Note
Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth reflect on the creation of the new Ghost-Note record, Swagism, which debuted at # 1 on iTunes Jazz on April 20.
Read moreThe Imperial Theater Marquee
I can’t wait to get in to start the final week of rehearsals and tech! Ain’t Too Proud…GET READY!
Read moreRehearsal Process – Ain’t Too Proud
I really enjoy watching the process of creating a broadway musical. The attention to detail, the precision of the choreography, the musical intent…all of that leading to the emotional connections that are made between the performers and the audience. It all fascinates me. We are in cast rehearsal now. Sometimes I have to pinch myself….
Read moreThe Broadway Temptations
In less than two weeks, you’ll get to see these five men do their thing on Broadway! First preview is February 28th.
Read moreMy Yamaha Drums
These drums…I can’t tell you how much I loved playing them every night on the road at my show Ain’t Too Proud. I just set them up in my drum booth at their new home at The Imperial Theatre in Times Square. I can’t wait to get started again. Finally!!!
Read moreIt feels good to get started on the broadway production of this show. It’s been a long journey, but I feel it’s worth it. We started with a workshop in January of 2017, then we traveled to Berkeley, CA to mount a full production at the Berkeley Rep. We took time off due to no…
Read morePassion – Hairspray the Musical at CSS
I saw my daughter perform in the ensemble of her high school’s production of Hairspray this weekend. It was her second musical in two years. The kids did a wonderful job. I never saw the Broadway show but did see the latest movie. I liked what they did better than the movie to be honest. …
Read moreLady Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill-Cast Recordig
Last Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill. My first number one album. Well, it was the first and only jazz album I’ve ever played on. I’ve recorded a few instrumental rock records, but nothing like this. Lady Day topped four of the Billboard charts in its first week of release: #1 in Cast Albums, #1…
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