By: Fred R Cohen

Wow! Everything else that follows is exegesis. I attended Adler’s Saturday evening show, High Standards, at the Metropolitan Room; this was my first exposure to Adler. I then attended Adler’s show in the Appel Room of Jazz at Lincoln Center the following afternoon. The former setting is an intimate and classical café environment; the latter is a shiny, grand and contemporary venue. The programs differed in appropriate ways; holiday songs were added, comedic songs were excised – but the level of performance remained exceptional.

In both cases it was clear that Adler is a professional in every sense apparent to an audience – the instrument (a meaty soprano with a bell-like clarity), the audience rapport, the humor, the program, the pitch and the performance, each intonation and gesture, is “right.” This is a singer in whose hands you feel secure. There can be a great and winning charm to rough edges in cabaret – but that is not the appeal here; here there is comfort and confidence in a sure and practiced hand.

If you claim to be versed in New York’s cabaret scene you should experience Corinna Sowers Adler; if you are a fan of Barbara Cook, you should hear Corinna Sowers Adler; if you enjoy listening to a talented vocalist entertain you with wonderful songs, book a seat at the next show of Corinna Sowers Adler. In short: go, enjoy! Have a great holiday!

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