Richards, Toni - Christmas Time Is Here [CD]

An accomplished cabaret performer who lights up the stage with her charismatic presence and extraordinary voice, Camden, New Jersey native Toni Richards has regaled audiences in a wide variety of musical settings - from the intimacy of a small supper club to the grandeur of a Broadway stage. Toni has performed extensively as a cabaret singer, delighting audiences on the Northeast circuit, working mainly in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and New York. While able to sing almost any musical genre, her favorite style is that of the iconic jazz singers of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and the incomparable compositions of the Great American Standard Songbook. With a vocal quality that is temperate, soothing, and enchanting, Toni's singing style is superbly suited to the great jazz classics. Her emotive style has what it takes to bring the timeless standards to life, injecting a dose of warmth, style, elegance, and charm that can only be compared to the likes of Streisand, Sinatra, and Ella. As a special holiday treat for her ever growing fan base, Toni presents four of the best loved Christmas standards, just in time for the season, sung with a rare style and grace, showcasing her innate ability to lift any song to a higher level of sophistication. Society Hill labelmate, Donnie Tatem joins Richards for a heart-warming rendition of "Baby It's Cold Outside."