The stars shine in 'Manhattan' and tribute to Blake/Razaf

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 10, 2003| Author: Hedy Weiss | Copyright information

"TAN MANHATTAN"

AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL'S THORNE AUDITORIUM

The formula proved unbeatable: Exhume a forgotten black musical revue reputed to be the lost masterwork of two American originals -- composer Eubie Blake and lyricist Andy Razaf -- and revive it in concert form for the first time in more than 60 years with the help of a stellar cast and a platoon of marvelous musicians.

No wonder the audience at Northwestern University's downtown Thorne Auditorium wa...