The Great Songs of Yip Harburg (part of Theater for the New City’s 2006 “Love’n’Courage” benefit)
The Great Songs of Yip Harburg (part of Theater for the New City's "Love'n'Courage" benefit) (2006). At this third annual benefit for the renowned downtown Manhattan theatrical venue, held on February 13, 2006, a selection of songs with Yip's lyrics was performed by Catherine Russell, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Harburg, accompanied by David Brunetti on piano. … Continue Reading ››
Finian’s Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow. Music by Burton Lane, with the original orchestration by Robert Russell Bennett and Don Walker; musical supervision and vocal arrangements by Rob Berman. Cast album from the 2009 Broadway revival, directed by Warren Carlyle. PS Classics B0030AIGKI.
Flahooley
Flahooley. Music by Sammy Fain. Original 1951 Broadway cast. Featuring Barbara Cook in her first Broadway leading role. She sings He's Only Wonderful; The World Is Your Balloon and others. Capitol/DRG 19059, 2004.
A Song Makes You Feel a Thought: Collaborations by Yip Harburg, the Gershwins and Friends
A Song Makes You Feel a Thought: Collaborations by Yip Harburg, the Gershwins and Friends (2006). The third annual concert at the Donnell Media Center, starring Catherine Russell and Ben Harburg, with David Brunetti on piano and narration by Deena Rosenberg. April 6, 2006. This DVD is not a commercial product but is available from the … Continue Reading ››
The Happiest Girl in the World
The Happiest Girl in the World. Music by Jacques Offenbach, adapted by Jay Gorney and Robert DeCormier. Score includes Adrift on a Star (to the melody of The Barcarolle). Original Broadway cast. DRG 19032, 2002.
Jamaica
Jamaica. Music by Harold Arlen. Original Broadway cast. Lena Horne and others perform Napoleon; I Don't Think I'll End It all Today; Monkey in the Mango; Ain't It the Truth and many others. BMG-RCA 09026-68041-2.
Gay Purr-ee
Gay Purr-ee. Music by Harold Arlen. Original motion picture soundtrack. Warner/Rhino RHM2 7600, 2003.
Darling of the Day
Darling of the Day. Music by Jule Styne. Original Broadway cast. Includes several little-known gems including Panache; A Gentleman's Gentleman; Let's See What Happens; Under the Sunset Tree. BMG 09026-63334-2, 1998.
Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz? Yip Harburg, Lyricist
Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz? Yip Harburg, Lyricist (2007). The fourth annual concert at the Donnell Media Center, starring Catherine Russell, Ben Harburg, John Case, Gabrielle Georgescu, Libbie Jacobson and Genevieve Koch, April 12, 2007. Conceived and narrated by Deena Rosenberg, with special guest Ernie Harburg (Yip's son). David Brunetti on piano. … Continue Reading ››
Michael Feinstein Sings the Burton Lane Songbook, Vol. 1
Michael Feinstein Sings the Burton Lane Songbook, Vol. 1. Elektra Nonesuch 9-79243-2, 1990.