Isabelle Georges – what talent and
commanding stage presence! She is the complete performer. She can
take songs from varied musical traditions, such as musicals, jazz
and from her native France, and sing them with real depth and style.
Compositions, for example, by Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and
Jacques Brel reflect her range. Dressed in short dress and fishnet
tights, she can dance with great expression. If this weren’t
enough, she is also a moving and humorous raconteur.
The songs she has chosen are highly
personal reflecting childhood memories and love. Joining
her on stage are three superb musicians, Frederik Steenbrink on
piano and vocals, Stephane Logerot, on bass, guitar and accordion,
and Phillipe Dallais on drums. Stephane Logerot is the arranger and
composer of one of the songs.
I must confess to becoming a fan of
Isabelle Georges when she was also accompanied by Frederik
Steenbrink several years ago in her show ‘Judy and Me’ – her
tribute to Judy Garland. This show with the addition of Stephane
Logerot and Phillipe Dallais to me is a richer experience. This is
enhanced by the fact that it is the marvelous Isabelle Georges in
her own right we are enjoying.
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