ROGER CARR BACK IN TOWN

Roger Carr, the versatile and talented cabaret entertainer, returned to L. A. after an absence that stretched into years. Shown above are the selections on his CD "Here's to Life" (click on the image for larger text). Entertaining the passengers of cruise ships on the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas turned into a long run. Roger was in town for the month of November, performing at venues in Silverlake, Long Beach and Palm Springs. I have long been a fan of Roger Carr, who has a talent for making you feel like you're enjoying a warm, friendly evening of music at home. His fans greeted him warmly, knowing that all you need is Roger Carr and a piano. His Broadway showtune medleys from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Little Shop of Horrors, Mack and Mabel and others recreate the magic and the intensity of the original shows. I'm sure that Elton John and Billy Joel would both approve of Roger's treatment of their work, and he specializes in Sondheim. Roger's tribute to the late Shirley Horn's "Here's to Life" is a highlight you won't forget. In a few days Roger will be returning to a Princess cruise ship in the Caribbean but he is expected to return to L. A. in May and next time his L. A. run promises to be much longer. Let's hope so. To learn more about Roger Carr and his music, visit his website: (www.rogercarr.com) or you can click on Roger Carr.com in the LINKS section on the right). Comments from cruise-ship passengers appear below: