WARREN SCHEIN: Press

What fun we had "Remembering Mel" with you this past season. If I hadn't heard you myself I would not have believed how much you truly sound like the legendary Mel Torme`. Your program here at The Queensborough Performing Arts Center was very well received. You took us down memory lane with such familiar standards as Jet Set, The Trolley Song, Get Me To The Church On Time and your light hearted humor and stories of growing up in Queens made for perfect musical segues. Not only was your selection of music very appropraite, but the orchestra conducted by Albee Barr accompanying you was also terrific.
You could tell that they were professional musicians who really knew how to back a professional singer. It was also very clever of you to perform a portion of the show backed by your jazz combo which came off as though it were a "show within a show." There is no doubt that "Remembering Mel" brough back wonderful memories for our guests. You are easy to work with and we looking forward to hearing more about the new programs you are working on and in working with you again.

What can I possibly say...Your show here at the Manhasset Library this past Sunday was just wonderful. It's rare that I receive such immediate accolades for a performer-in fact, many from our audience asked that I have you back again very soon.
Your selection of music from "The Great American Songbook" brought back wonderful memories to all who attended, and the songs that you chose for our program were in such good taste. The way that you connected with the audience, especially during the ballads, was just incredible. One of the audience members mentioned to me that when she closed her eyes, it was as if Mel Torme` was singing directly to her. Your musicians were right on the mark, backing you up all the way, especially for your closing tribute to Al Jolson. The added attraction of your light hearted humor received many positive comments following the show.
Warren, I will certanily be in touch with you to perform again at the Manhasset Library, and once again, thanks for a memorable show.

Your appearance at the Peninsula Public Library was simply sensational. The selections were marvelour and your performmance perfect. It combined the best of professionalism, talent, interpretation, stage presence, charm and didication. I have been the library's director of programing for many, many years and have never invited a performer back during the same season. That record is vanishing because it has been my pleasure, and the demand of our patrons, to schedule a return engagement of your show.

On behalf of the New Options group of the Great Neck Senior Center I would like to thank you and your wonderful pianist, Albee Barr on your program last Friday. I know everyone enjoyed hearing you sing, and loved your choice of music. We look foward to having you visit us again next year.