Myron's Cabaret Jazz transforms into a sophisticated homage to one of cabaret's most influential figures with this tribute to Mabel Mercer. The English-born singer became a fixture of New York's intimate club scene, known for her impeccable phrasing and ability to tell a story through song. Her residency at the Byline Room and Tony's drew devoted audiences that included some of the biggest names in music, who came to study her craft and absorb her unique approach to interpreting a lyric.
Hosted by Phillip Officer, the evening recreates the atmosphere of those legendary late-night sessions where Mercer would sit at a piano and weave magic with standards and torch songs. The intimate setting of Myron's, with its view over Symphony Park, mirrors the kind of close-quarters venues where Mercer made her name. Expect an evening steeped in the American Songbook, delivered with the kind of attention to lyric and mood that made Mercer a singer's singer and influenced generations of performers who followed in her footsteps.