The Songs of Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words March 28, 2009

Acclaimed crooner Lee Lessack and actress Linda Purl, a veteran of Broadway and prime time television, bring you an evening of Johnny Mercer, the lyricist behind such standards as 'Moon River,' 'Autumn Leaves' and 'Satin Doll.' Few others match Mercer's contribution to the American songbook. Lessack's smooth baritone and Purl's sophisticated delivery are the perfect vehicles for these musical gems. Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich calls Lessack "the best male cabaret singer to come along since Michael Feinstein," and LA Weekly writes, "Purl is a sultry nightclub star [who] combines intimate stories, humor and delicious song styling." Together, the effect is marvelous indeed.