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| The DIVA Jazz Orchestra - Tappin Thru Life, feat: Ann Hampton Callaway, Clint Holmes.. A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin Thru Life is a posthumous cast album honoring Maurice with the music from his award-winning show Tappin Thru Life; essentially the soundtrack of his storied and wonderful life. This recording features original cast members John Manzari (tap dancer and vocalist), Leo Manzari (tap dancer and vocalist), Sherrie Maricle (Music Director and drummer) and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, along with special guests Grammy nominated vocalist Clint Holmes and Tony nominated vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway. It swings from the downbeat to the finale and aims to expresses the joy that Maurice's life gave to the world. Tappin' Thru Life was Maurice's autobiographical swinging, song and dance musical that told his life story through the music and experiences that inspired him throughout his 75-year career. It also celebrated his brother Gregory, his family, and other show-business icons who helped shape his life as an award-winning singer, dancer, actor, choreographer, writer, and director. The show co-starred the "fierce" (as Maurice would say) tap dancing Manzari brothers, the power-house DIVA Jazz Orchestra, and an array of young tappers. The show officially closed in New York City on February 21, 2016, but Maurice continued performing until the pandemic struck in March of 2020. He spent his "3rd act" (as he liked to say) at the Actor's Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. His last impromptu performance was there, and just like always, he sang, danced, told stories and lit up the stage like a quasar – the brightest, most powerful object in the Universe. In 2016, Maurice Hines - Tappin' Thru Life won four Audelco Awards, including Musical Production of the Year, Outstanding Performance in a Musical, Male (Maurice) and Outstanding Choreography for Maurice, and Outstanding Director/Musical Production, Jeff Calhoun. In 2014, it won two Ovation Awards, Best Ensemble of a Musical and Best Music Direction, Sherrie Maricle. During his nightly Too Marvelous for Words encore, Maurice would dedicate each performance twice. First to his mother, Alma. He'd say: "Whenever I am on stage, I always follow the advice she told Greg and I, 'No matter what you do on stage and in life, always do it with class!" Then he would express his heartfelt love and appreciation for the audience, and he meant every word. ALL TRACK CREDITS: 1. Tappin' Thru Life Overture (3:39) - Arrangers Sherrie Maricle/Leigh Pilzer It Don't Mean a Thing: Leigh Pilzer – alto saxophone; Every Day I Have the Blues: Laura Dreyer – Tenor Saxophone; Caravan: Jennifer Krupa – Trombone; Luck Be a Lady; Too Marvelous for Words: Jami Dauber – Trumpet 2. I've Never Been in Love Before (2:58) - Composer Frank Loesser/Arranger Tommy Newsom John Manzari – Vocals and Tap Dance; Jennifer Krupa – Trombone; Jami Dauber – Trumpet 3. Every Day I Have the Blues (4:06) - Composer Memphis Slim/Arranger Scott Whitfield Leo Manzari – Vocals and Tap Dance; Laura Dreyer – Tenor Saxophone 4. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (5:47) - Composers Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner/Arranger Bill Mays Ann Hampton Callaway – Vocals; Jackie Warren – Piano 5. Get Me to the Church on Time (2:29) - Composers Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner/Arranger Billy Byers Ann Hampton Callaway – Vocals; Laura Dreyer – Tenor Saxophone 6. Ballin' the Jack (2:38) - Composer Chris Smith and Jim Burris/Arranger Johnny Keating Leo Manzari – Vocals and Tap Dance; Jackie Warren - Piano 7. Honeysuckle Rose (3:41) - Composers Thomas Fats Waller and Andy Razaf/Arranger Maurice Hines John Manzari – Vocals; Amy Shook – Bass 8. Come Fly with Me (2:45) - Composer Jimmy Van Heusen/Arranger Billy May Clint Holmes – Vocals 9. All the Way (5:12) - Composer Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn Clint Holmes – Vocals; Jackie Warren – Piano 10. I've Got Your Under My Skin (3:38) - Composer Cole Porter/Arranger Nelson Riddle Clint Holmes – Vocals; Jennifer Krupa – Trombone 11. Luck Be a Lady (4:18) - Composer Frank Loesser/Arranger Billy May Clint Holmes – Vocals 12. Ko-Ko (2:49) - choreographers John and Leo Manzari John and Leo Manzari – Tap Dance 13. I Can't Give You Anything but Love (5:20) - Composers Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields Ann Hampton Callaway – Vocals; Jackie Warren – Piano 14. It's Only a Paper Moon (3:08) - Composers Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg/Arranger Tommy Newsom Ann Hampton Callaway – Vocals; Jackie Warren – Piano 15. Smile (3:39) - Composers Charlie Raskin and David Raskin/Arranger Tommy Newsom Clint Holmes – Vocals; Jackie Warren – Piano 16. L.O.V.E. (3:24) - Composers Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler/Arranger Tommy Newsom Clint Holmes and Ann Hampton Callaway – Vocals; Jennifer Krupa – Trombone; Jami Dauber - Trumpet 17. It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing (2:26) - Composers Duke Ellington and Irving Mills/Arranger Scott Whitfield John and Leo Manzari – Vocals and Tap Dance 18. Too Marvelous for Words (3:49) - Composers Richard Whiting and Johnny Mercer/Arranger Scott Whitfield Clint Holmes and Ann Hampton Callaway – Vocals; John and Leo Manzari – Vocals and Tap Dance TOTAL RUNNING TIME OF CD: 1:05:21 Artist: The DIVA Jazz Orchestra Album: A Celebration of Maurice Hines, Tappin' Thru Life Label Name: DIVA Jazz Street Date: May 15, 2025 Add Date: June 9, 2025 Label Website: https://divajazz.com write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |