Some people just sound natural when they're on the stage warbling show tunes. Others sound forced and phony. The music of theatre fits Ingrid Saxon in a way that the leather gloves didn't fit O.J. Her melodious voice and fresh personality shine like a giant smile through the many show tunes on this CD. She opens with a Jean Lenox tune called "I Don't Care" and powers it to take the listener by the ear on a wonderful journey. Her take of Melissa Manchester's "Come In From The Rain" would bring a smile to the author, who has quite a set of pipes on her as well. The title tune, "Feelin' Too Good Today Blues" (with the cute little Annie reference tucked secretly at the end), and Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" are standouts. However, none of the tunes is weak. The CD is a strong statement on music interpretation, and the ability to convey a unique impression of a tune. The New Yorker is obviously influenced by her father, David Sorin-Collyer. He was a famed performer and music teacher (counting Liza Minnelli among his students.) Saxon is also a teacher. Listen to this CD and learn about the proper way to deliver a tune.
Mark Snyder for PMP Network