"Unforgettable"
Thos Shipley's Tribute to the Jazz great Nat King Cole
Thos Shipley newest production tells the story of Nat King Cole, reminiscent of his music with a reflection of the man. From his beginnings with “Sweet Lorraine” to the time honored classics, "Mona Lisa," "The Christmas Song," and "L-O-V-E," audiences come and fall in love again with the music and the artist that are truly “Unforgettable.”
The Reviews are in - THOS SHIPLEY's "Unforgettable is a HIT!"
Reviews of Thos Shipley’s “Unforgettable” A Tribute to Jazz great Nat King Cole
Reviews of Thos Shipley’s “Unforgettable” A Tribute to Jazz great Nat King Cole
"A tribute to Nat King Cole could not be better than that which Thos Shipley has created."
"Shipley has a grounded and charming presence that draws us right into his arms."
"Thos Shipley and his trio close the show with the well-known “Unforgettable,” and that sums up how Shipley feels about Nat King Cole, and how I feel about his tribute to the legend."
- Thos Shipley: Unforgettable: A Tribute to Jazz Great Nat King Cole by Virginia Jimenez Cabaret Scenes Magazine
"Shipley has a grounded and charming presence that draws us right into his arms."
"Thos Shipley and his trio close the show with the well-known “Unforgettable,” and that sums up how Shipley feels about Nat King Cole, and how I feel about his tribute to the legend."
- Thos Shipley: Unforgettable: A Tribute to Jazz Great Nat King Cole by Virginia Jimenez Cabaret Scenes Magazine
"Shipley's tribute was sheer perfection. His stories unfolding with charm and humor."
"Shipley's personal style is sophisticated. He has a command of the stage that reveals a polished performer at the peak of his career. - a musical treat that has his audience swooning and cheering" "Shipley's salute to Nat Cole is a reminder that there is always a gifted artist in each generation to perpetuate the songs that have become a part of America's cultural richness..." - WBAI 99.5FM - David Rothenberg host of NYC's "Any Saturday" |
David Rothenberg's live radio review in his own words.
Photos from Thos Shipley's "Unforgettable" A Tribute to the Jazz great Nat King Cole |
"I heard Cole in Shipley, and relaxed into the evening. He is confident, comfortable, musical and enjoying the process. You will too."
"This is an enjoyable show for boomers who listened to Nat King Cole when growing up and for new comers to the American Songbook – who never had the pleasure."
- Unforgettable – Thos Shipley Tips His Hat to Nat King Cole, by Fred Cohen, Woman Around Town
"This is an enjoyable show for boomers who listened to Nat King Cole when growing up and for new comers to the American Songbook – who never had the pleasure."
- Unforgettable – Thos Shipley Tips His Hat to Nat King Cole, by Fred Cohen, Woman Around Town
"This five-time MAC award winner for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist has a honey baritone and charisma. "
"Shipley’s delivery is straight forward..." "– just pure intonation, excellent phrasing, and sensitive interpretation" ".... with sophistication."
"...as a superlative entertainer... Shipley can really deliver the goods."
- Thos Shipley: Unforgettable - A Tribute to Jazz Great Nat King Cole by Marilyn Lester , Theater Pizzazz
"Shipley’s delivery is straight forward..." "– just pure intonation, excellent phrasing, and sensitive interpretation" ".... with sophistication."
"...as a superlative entertainer... Shipley can really deliver the goods."
- Thos Shipley: Unforgettable - A Tribute to Jazz Great Nat King Cole by Marilyn Lester , Theater Pizzazz
"The great music of the great man was expertly brought to the stage ...."
"...it was truly an “Unforgettable” evening which brought you back to an historic time in popular music."
- My View: Nat King Cole’s Music Is In Good Hands – Thos Shipley, by Stephen Sorokoff March 26, 2017, Time Square Chronicles
PHOTO COVERAGE: Thos Shipley Brings The Music Of Nat King Cole To The Metropolitan Room, by Stephen Sorokoff
March 26, 2017, Broadway World
"...it was truly an “Unforgettable” evening which brought you back to an historic time in popular music."
- My View: Nat King Cole’s Music Is In Good Hands – Thos Shipley, by Stephen Sorokoff March 26, 2017, Time Square Chronicles
PHOTO COVERAGE: Thos Shipley Brings The Music Of Nat King Cole To The Metropolitan Room, by Stephen Sorokoff
March 26, 2017, Broadway World