Editorial Reviews Continuing to play leading roles in theatre, she branched into film playing Dudley Moore's wife in Marshall Brickman's "Lovesick" and appeared in "Clean and Sober" with Michael Keaton. Venturing to L.A. she starred in the Olympic Arts Festival production of "Homesteaders", following that with a stint as a scheming meanie on the daytime soap "Days of Our Lives", as well as making numerous guest appearances on series television. At this time she met her future husband, Robben Ford, a renowned blues guitarist . She continued to sing, appearing in Chicago with Amanda McBroom in the original production of "Harry Chapin, Lies and Legends" (also recording the cast album of that show). Returning to Broadway in 1990, she appeared in "Threepenny Opera" with Sting, Maureen McGovern and K.T. Sullivan. She starred opposite John Cullum in the world premiere of the musical "Jekyll and Hyde", then moved back to California and worked with Peter Weir in the film "Fearless". In the summer of 1996, Anne made her debut cabaret appearance at the Gardenia in Hollywood with longtime friend, pianist Michele Brourman. The response was enthusiastic, she had the time of her life, and soon after she decided to focus on her singing. Her husband Robben produced her first solo CD, "In The Nest Of The Moon", a collection of standards and art songs which Anne cultivated in her cabaret act with Ms. Brourman. Robben called in first rate musicians for the sessions - jazz bassist Chuck Domanico and drummer Tom Brechtlein. The "coup" of the recording is the arrangement for piano, cello, bass, guitar and vocal that legendary jazz pianist Roger Kellaway did for "I Know I Am But Summer To Your Heart", an original song by Alan Chapman, with lyrics from a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Mr. Kellaway also plays on three songs on the CD. The Fords started their own label, Illyria Records (the name taken from a reference in"Twelfth Night") to produce the recording. They attempted to cut live, un-altered tracks to achieve a fresh and spontaneous audio experience of these rare finds by some of the world's greatest songwriters such as Kurt Weill, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers, Henry Mancini, Stephen Sondheim and others. Robben and Anne perform together often, not only to promote "In The Nest Of The Moon", but to collaborate further to blend their musical backgrounds. Anne appeared at the Cabaret Convention at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre last year and frequently performs in Los Angeles at the Gardenia, as well as venues around the country with her new musical director, acclaimed pianist John Boswell. In August of '97 they debuted a new cabaret show , a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and his mentor, Oscar Hammerstein, directed by Clifford Bell. Cabaret Scenes Magazine declares, "The show's seamlessly woven pattern of diverse material is a delight." "L.A. Weekly" named
In The Nest Of The Moon, Music, Anne Kerry Ford
About the Artist
Anne Kerry Ford is a singer forging her own style, mixing her sparkling soprano with wit to create cabaret with a unique edge of theatricality and humor. First and foremost an actress, Anne graduated from The Juilliard School of Drama when she was twenty, then worked extensively in classical theatre all over the country before being tapped in 1982 for her first leading role in a Broadway musical, playing Grace Farrell in "Annie". She sang at the White House at the Easter party for President Reagan in 1982, and later sang for Yitzhak Shamir for the fortieth birthday of Israel.
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New York's Village Voice describes Anne's debut CD as "All soprano, pure and simple. What's sophisticated is her taste, which runs towards standards like "Lazy Afternoon and the insinuating Jerome Kern/Dorothy Field "Never Gonna Dance." And the L.A. Times calls it "An impressive debut CD... a polished production... Simply a celebration of the American popular songbook.: The recording features legendary pianist Roger Kellaway and four-time Grammy nominee, guitarist Robben Ford.
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In The Nest Of The Moon
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ASIN: B00005MCWD Release Date: 2001-06-01 |
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New York's Village Voice describes Anne's debut CD as "All soprano, pure and simple. What's sophisticated is her taste, which runs towards standards like "Lazy Afternoon and the insinuating Jerome Kern/Dorothy Field "Never Gonna Dance." And the L.A. Times calls it "An impressive debut CD... a polished production... Simply a celebration of the American popular songbook.: The recording features legendary pianist Roger Kellaway and four-time Grammy nominee, guitarist Robben Ford.Customer Reviews:
She has a unique voice and a wonderful, wicked humorous side.......1998-10-08
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Fritz Kreisler Complete RCA Recordings
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A Fritz Kreisler recording can always be recognized by the violinist's beefy, baritonal sonority, inimitable portamento, and communicative warmth. Most of the repertoire here consists of the short, encore pieces that prevailed in the era of 78rpm records, many penned or arranged by Kreisler, who was always on the lookout for memorable tunes. Familiar classics like the duets with John McCormack, and Schubert, Beethoven, and Grieg sonata collaborations with Rachmaninoff turn up alongside rare alternate takes and Kreisler's lone recording as a piano soloist in Dvořak's Humoresque. One should savor these musical sweetmeats in small portions, rather than wolfing down each disc in chronological gulps. Ward Marston's transfers are beyond praise. -- Jed DistlerCustomer Reviews:
Kind of Amazing.......2005-12-08
Almost painfully beautiful music/playing.......2005-05-08
Absolutely Ravishing!.......2001-03-24
Absolutely Ravishing!.......2001-03-24
Absolutely Incredible!.......1999-12-10
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Anne Kerry Ford Manufacturer: Allegro Corporation ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DEQE8 Release Date: 1996-02-14 |
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