Rex Reed comments, If Tennessee Williams was alive and writing tunes he''d be John Bucchino, and the Los Angeles Times says Bucchino provides gentle, humorous, sad and sardonic insights into modern life. One of the best kept secrets of the New York cabaret scene, acclaimed songwriter John Bucchino makes his debut in a literate collection of songs for grown-ups. This folio matches his 16-song CD featuring versions of his songs sung by acclaimed artists such as Michael Feinstein, Art Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom and others. Includes a note from Bucchino on the process of making this songbook come to life.
I'm sorry to say, I ordered this songbook before visiting the composer's Website, expressly to get my hands on the sheet music for "Grateful" in time for a Thanksgiving church service. I haven't checked the other songs, but it is inaccurate to say that the piano accompaniment as written in this book is exactly as it is on the CD. Fortunately, the composer offers transposed versions, including the key on the CD, for $5 on his Website. That's one thing to be Grateful for. I ..
