Lucie Arnaz's Latin Roots!
Happy Monday!
I hope that you are off to a great week on this January full moon, Take the time to do something nice for your friends and relatives today.
I did last night. I brought a lot of friends, both personal and Facebook, to Lucie Arnaz's closing night at Feinstein's. Wow, What a night! One of those magic nights where the planets aligned to create a magical night that will never be repeated. One thing is certain, you will not experience these nights from the comfort of your home!
I had over 25 people show up last night as a result of my blog, Facebook postings, and phone calls and emails. I understand that Lucie's entire run was packed like last night! That is social media at its best.
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| Lucille Ball Tribute Page on Facebook. |
Jessica Poli, Feinstein's ManagerJohn Iachetti, Director of Entertainment, Feinstein's NY Loews Regency certainly knows how to run a room!
Lucie Arnaz's "Latin Roots" WOW, WOW, WOW! What a show. Lucie's father, Desi, and mother, Lucy, were beaming with pride from above, for that I am certain. Lucie, a show girl extraordinaire, combined with Ron Abel' s musical direction created a fiery show that made the FEINSTEIN's NY room sizzle with excitement.
They not only had the crowd on it's feet, they had everyone feel as if they were at a party, not at a show. Ellen Easton, RED WAGON PRESS
They not only had the crowd on it's feet, they had everyone feel as if they were at a party, not at a show. Ellen Easton, RED WAGON PRESS
As my friend, Colin Lively posted on Facebook, "Loved every moment. What a show !! Delicious on the ear and delectable on the eye.All I can say is WOW! She is clearly a product of the most famous couple since Adam and Eve. The looks .. the talent ... And her mother's legs!"
Of course, I am talking about Lucie Arnaz's closing night at Feinstein's. It was an incredible night on every level.
And there are many elements that come together to make these evenings happen. As far as Lucie is concerned, it starts in the genes. What a lineage she has!
And there are many elements that come together to make these evenings happen. As far as Lucie is concerned, it starts in the genes. What a lineage she has!
FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY opened its Winter 2012 season with the return of Lucie's show based on her new CD “Latin Roots.”
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| Jana Robbins |
Lucie's show last night was based upon her latest CD, Latin Roots, celebrating the music of her father, Desi Arnaz.
From the moment that she walks into the room, the audience is permanently and forever in the palms of her hands.
She is looking gorgeous and chic in a beautiful off the shoulder coral dress looking more ravishing than is humanly possible in one person. One thing that she definitely inherited from her mother are a great pair of legs!
She is looking gorgeous and chic in a beautiful off the shoulder coral dress looking more ravishing than is humanly possible in one person. One thing that she definitely inherited from her mother are a great pair of legs!
Lucie is funny, poignant, moving, and an incredible power house voice. I know there may be odd comparisons, but I would LOVE to see Lucie as Mame. Jerry Herman, I hope you see and consider this!
The show was a little late starting, I heard a rumor that two of the musicians were a little late getting there. It didn't matter. It was well worth the wait. There were a couple of glitches at the top of the show which proved that Lucie developed impeccable comedic timing from that other "Lucy". During her opening song, there was "ethereal" violin music strangely coming through the sound system.
She alluded to the fact that it could possibly be coming from her dad!
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| Lucie Arnaz at at Feinstein's at Loew’s Regency.Photo credit, Stephen Sorokoff, New York Social Diary |
There was another very funny moment when her drummer anticipated a rim shot and came in too soon. How she dealt with it was hysterical.
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| with Marlo Thomas (Photo credit: Douglas Denoff) |
Lucie Arnaz rocked the room at Feinstein's last night in an exhilarating performance that was a tribute to her father's career in music. It is my hope that she will also do what she mentioned she might: put together a second show in a tribute to her mother. Lucie Arnaz is truly a performer not to be missed; if you ever have the chance to see her live, by all means do so! Carolyn Quinn
"I have thought that everything I've seen her do is amazing and this was even better than all of the rest. Yea!" Shawn Moninger
Last night was the second night I saw Lucie Arnaz’s show at Feinstein’s and I saw the wonderful show, Babalu, that she put on with Desi Jr. and a band at the 92nd Street Y. I’ve LOVED each performance I saw. I didn’t think things could get better after Friday night’s performance at Feinstein’s and last nights performance proved me wrong. It was even more uplifting! Ron Able’s able arrangements were knock outs! It was as good, if not more entertaining than the performances of the “Greats” that I’ve seen in my life. She actually affected me at least as much as my former favorites, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, The Kingston Trio, Judy Garland and Tony Bennett. I loved every minute of last night’s show. If I’ve used many exclamation points, please forgive me. There aren’t word to describe the energy I got from this show. I hope this show travels far and wide. It will bring such joy to people!”
Bobbie Horowitz
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| Here's Lucie! - and the boys in her band. Steve Samuel, Roger Squitero, Ron Abel and Brian Nalepka. A fine looking bunch, who also sound pretty damn good! |
"I think Lucie is the ultimate professional performer. Even though I've heard her sing these very same songs a million times, every time is like the first—you can't help but feel the love she has for her father...very special." —Glen Charlow
"Lucie Arnaz 'Latin Roots' show is pure entertainment. A beautiful tribute to her genius dad that will move your feet, your fingers and ultimately your heart." Jim Brochu
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| with Ron Abel |
The Cabaret Chronicles: Lucie Arnaz at Feinstein's!
MY Blog on Lucie
Lucie Arnaz Goes Back to Her Roots
THANK YOU , LUCIE, FOR THE GIFTS YOU GIVE TO THE WORLD!
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| with Marilyn Maye |
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Tomorrow's's blog will be... CELEBRATING NATALIE DOUGLAS!
Thank you, to all the mentioned in this blog!
Here's to an INCREDIBLE tomorrow for ALL...with NO challenges!
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Richard Skipper, Richard@RichardSkipper.com
This Blog is in honor of Desi Arnaz
Thanks as always for your wonderful reporting of what sounds like a memorable evening in every way. Reading about it makes me feel as though I were there. Keep up the great work Richard.
ReplyDeletePaul Brogan
This is great-Always like seeing Lucille Ball live on even thru her Chilldren its a blessing!!!!
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