Is there anyone who is a total stranger to the emotional peaks and valleys of romance? Poets have been musing over this phenomenon for centuries, and the lyrics of many songs involve metaphors for the mercurial aspects of love, including hot vs. cold, high vs. low, exuberance vs. despondence, clarity vs. bewilderment, supernatural trance, intoxication, the symbolism of the seasons, and the sheer madness of the “dizzy, dancing way you feel.” Witness the Icarus-like imagery in “The Shadow Of Your Smile”: “Our wistful little star was far too high ...” And imagine a young Sinatra, who once had “the world on a string” but later lies awake “in the wee, small hours of the morning,” thinking about the girl and undoubtedly feeling “bewitched, bothered and bewildered.” Paradoxically, as Rodgers and Hart point out, the lover can even be “glad to be unhappy”!

Over the years, vocalist Tony Ziesat has been on a musical ride through classical, rock, folk, jazz, musical theater, and standards. Now he’s inviting us on a roller-coaster ride through the ups and downs of love. We will explore this theme in songs from the golden age of standards, as well as classic pop tunes. Tony’s vocal style has been influenced by an eclectic range of artists, from Frank Sinatra to Sam Cooke. His current focus is primarily on standards and jazz. Accompanying him on piano will be internationally-acclaimed pianist, arranger, composer, recording artist, and singer, Stef Scaggiari.