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Glamour et l'Amour
"Statt des rauen und verknarzten Knef-Organs hört man eine weiche, modulationsfähige und zuweilen in bloßen Sprechgesang weggeleitende Altstimme. Mit sicherem Gespür für Wort und Pointe vermittelt Franziska Ball ihrem Publikum, was die Chansons der Knef so unverwechselbar macht: ihre provozierende Ehrlichkeit und ihre sympathische Selbstironie; ihr gänzlicher Verzicht auf Sentimentalität und Pathos. Dazu entlockt Marty Jabara dem Theaterklavier wahrhaft orchestrale Töne, mit denen er seine Partnerin zuverlässig durchs heftig beklatschte Programm begleitet." Landshuter Zeitung
I'm playing for two major musicals in Hamburg: Der König der Löwen / The Lion King (Elton John) at the Theater im Hafen and Tarzan(Phil Collins) at the Neue Flora Theater.
In 2009 I formed a duo called Ball & Jabara with the extraordinary actress and singer Franziska Ball of Munich. We are currently presenting two new programs. The first is Menschenskinder! - Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuß auf Wickeln eingestellt. This "mini-musical" combines familiar melodies, witty parody lyrics and biting social commentary about parenting, sexual politics and other household hazards.
The second and newest program is Glamour & l'Amour, a luxurious evening of film melodies and love songs with the songstress and diva Lore Leysamer and her sometimes obedient accompanist Oscar Krause. Our premiere was at the Komödie im Bayerischen Hof in Munich on May 7, 2011. Along with our two other programs - Hildegard Knef - eine Femmage and Chanson d'amour fou - we are appearing in theaters across Europe. For more information, or to hear or buy CD's, please visit our website at www.balljabara.de.
• My CD of original songs and lyrics titled The Source is available for purchase.Each song features a different soloist and spotlights the extraordinary talents of my friends Lynn Coulter, Niki Haris, Mortonette, Jan Roper, Randy Crenshaw, Angela Carole Brown, Linda Hopkins, Sean Holt and Chelsea DiBlasi. A tapestry of pulsating rhythm, evocative harmony and reflective songtexts, The Source explores the breadth of my musical experience: R&B, pop, world, blues and jazz.
• Following is a video demo fromPlay It Again, Ray , a musical about the life of soul legend Ray Charles. In 2008 this show received First Prize for Best Musical by INTHEGA (German Theater Owners Association).
