SummerStage Gala 2013

The Parks Foundation’s SummerStage season kicked off with a bang Tuesday night with a brilliantly produced, star studded show that features the music of Frank Sinatra.  The lineup featured John Pizzarelli • Andrew Bird • Marc Cohn • Mary Chapin Carpenter • Judy Collins • Bettye LaVette • Aimee Mann & Ted Leo • Joan Osborne • Allen Toussaint • Suzanne Vega • Loudon Wainwright III • John Legend – all doin’ it their way. Highlights included Judy Collins’classic rendition of “Send In The Clowns”, Loudon Wainright III vamping through “One For My Baby”, Bettye LaVette’s soulfully powerful performance of “My Way” and John Legend’s brilliant rendition of “It Was A Very Good Year”. Another brilliant production by the Parks Foundation and the beginning to another amazing year at SummerStage!

  • Marc Cohn

  • Musician playing guitar at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    Performer playing guitar during the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

  • Musicians performing at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013 event.

    Jazz musicians playing piano and double bass during the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park.

  • Jazz performance at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    Jazz musicians performing at the Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013 event.

  • Performer singing at SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park.

    A performer passionately singing at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, NYC.

  • Violinist playing on stage during SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park.

    A violinist performing at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

  • Woman singing at SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, NYC.

    Performer singing at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

  • Jazz singer performing at SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park.

    Jazz singer performing passionately at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

  • Performer singing on stage at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    A singer performing at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

  • Jazz band performing at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    Jazz musicians perform live at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

  • Performers on stage at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    Performers at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, showcasing live music and entertainment.

  • Smiling woman with glasses at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    A woman smiling at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, showcasing the event's lively atmosphere.

  • Performer singing into microphone at Central Park SummerStage Gala 2013.

    A singer performing at the SummerStage Gala 2013 in Central Park, New York City.

Playlist
Marc Cohn – Fly Me to the Moon / Moon River
Suzanne Vega – How Insensitive / Mack The Knife
Joan Osborne – I’ve Got you under my Skin / Something Stupid
John Pizzarelli – Ring A Ding Ding / You Make Me Feel So Young
Allen Toussaint – Lonesome Road / All the Way
Mary Chapin Carpenter – Nice and Easy / The Wee Small Hours of the Morning
Aimee Mann & Ted Leo – Just One of Those Things
London Wainwright III – The Lady ls a Tramp / One For My Baby
Andrew Bird – I Fall In Love Too Easily / Nature Boy
Judy Collins – Send In the Clowns
Bettye Layette – Come Rain or Come Shine / My Way
John Legend – It Was a Very Good Year
Group Encore – New York, New York