Review of Bard show
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID1368
"Then Costello joined the orchestra, stepping into the spotlight to sing
Mingus' torch ballad "This Subdues My Passion" with lyrics by Costello.
Never one of pop's most supple vocalists, Costello nevertheless sounded
strong and made the song work, although both band and vocalist seemed
tentative or under-rehearsed.
The evening began to loosen up and soar with the back-to-back brace of
Mingus' "Jelly Roll" and Costello's own "Clubland." The best of the batch
was "Invisible Lady," a clattering, complex amalgam of gear-shifting time
signatures that showcased the best of the composer, the band and Costello as
lyricist and singer.
All told, the 2-hour program featured six Mingus instrumentals, six
Mingus/Costello compositions (highlighted by "Don't Be Afraid, the Clown's
Afraid, Too," a bold blast of delightfully demented circus music), and five
Costello tunes, as well as "Weird Nightmare" a Mingus tune with Mingus' own
lyrics.
(Submitted by John Foyle)
12:25:10 PM 
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