Charles DeForest (1924 in Genoa, New York - July 1996 in New York City) was an American jazz singer, pianist and composer. He was described by The New York Times as a "quintessential New York saloon performer" with a "quietly intimate" style.[1] During his 44-year career in New York City he performed in venues such as Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria, the Edwardian Room at the Plaza Hotel[1] and The Blue Angel club,[2] and in his last years Ted Hook's Backstage and Danny's Grand Sea Palace, the latter where he was the resident pianist for three years before his death.[3] He was a featured vocalist for Benny Goodman's orchestra.[3]
DeForest was prolific as a songwriter. Tony Bennett cited him as his current favourite songwriter during a 1991 concert, comparing him to Cole Porter.[4] Bennett included three of DeForest's songs on his 1990 album for Columbia, Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, including DeForest's signature tune "When Do the Bells Ring for Me?",[1] "Where Do You Go from Love?" and "I've Come Home Again". DeForest's songs were also recorded by George Shearing, Sylvia Syms, Blossom Dearie, Chris Connor and numerous other artists.[1]
DeForest was awarded by the Mabel Mercer Foundation in 1992 and the Manhattan Association of Cabarets in 1994 and 1995.[1]
Referencesedit
^ abcdeHolden, Stephen (9 July 1996). "Charles DeForest, 72, Composer Who Sang in Piano Bar's Heyday". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
^Elegant Dancing and Dining. New York Magazine. 24 August 1992. p. 116.
^ ab"Charles DeForest biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
^"Tony Bennett - Full Concert - 09/06/91 - Prince Edward Theatre". YouTube. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
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