From Kevin McMullan:
“Kevin McMullan presents
THE JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT DVD PARTYA benefit for the JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for Classical Pianists and Composers at Lawrence University, Jim’s alma mater.
Many attended the all-star, now-legendary JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT, exactly one year ago minus a day from the day of this event at St. Malachy’s Actors’ Chapel in NYC featuring some of the brightest talent from cabaret and Broadway. Many have been asking about the DVD.
My companion, the well-known off-Broadway composer, Jim Fradrich, was an extraordinarily talented, yet modest composer who kept his talents under wraps, and people hearing his music for the first time at the original concert were amazed, even stunned at the versatility and talent he had to offer. Jim’s compositions embraced classical, Great American Songbook and Broadway styles.
At the memorial concert, we barely scratched the surface of the musical legacy he left behind. The DVD party, a sort of “follow-up,” will be feature songs written by Jim that are not on the DVD, so whether you were at the concert or just want to hear some beautiful music from lush
ballads to comic ditties to swing, never before heard, now’s your chance! The DVD will be a gift to all who attend.Sunday, November 14 at 4 PM
Metropolitan Room
34 W. 22nd Street
New York, New YorkReservations strongly suggested: 212-206-0440
$20.00 suggested donation; checks preferred.
(Please make out checks to “Lawrence University” with “James Fradrich Scholarship” on the memo line.)
2 beverage minimum
Featuring the dynamic singing group…
MARQUEE FIVE
(MICK BLEYER, ADAM WEST HEMMING, VANESSA PARVIN, SIERRA REIN and JULIE REYBURN)
Also starring…
JOAN JAFFE, ROB LANGEDER, ROSEMARY LOAR, KEVIN McMULLAN, SARAH RICE, MAUREEN TAYLOR and WALTER WILLISON …
Musical Direction by MARK JANAS and MATTHEW WARD.
Produced by KEVIN McMULLAN
…all joining in a continuing celebration of the beautiful music of my life companion, the off-Broadway composer, concert pianist, musical director and orchestrator, JAMES FRADRICH.
We hope to see you there!
Kevin McMullan”
I’ll also be singing a solo of Jim’s music, in addition to a duet! Hope you can make it!
Cheers,
Sierra Rein
“I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William James