About the Music
"Sandy is the quintessential interpreter of the Great American (and British) Musical Theatre Songbook. Additionally, she has recorded, with great aplomb and magnanimity, a wide variety of musical styles, past and present, ranging from film songs by Dorothy Parker, through standards, to classical jazz songs of Dave Brubeck. She is adventurous in approaching new material from new writers, to unrecorded or seldom heard songs created by the masters.
Over the years we have successfully swung boogie-woogie, new takes on Broadway hits, adult contemporary folk, even Christmas music (1000's of radio plays each year). To each artistic genre she brings the skills of a warm, compassionate actress, the timing of a dancer, sense of humor, deep understanding and connection to the lyrics, accurate pitch, and a seamless range from "F" below middle "C" to "F" above hi "C". Outstanding!
"Sandy's most recent album, "It Might Be Fun" was recorded at legendary Capitol Studios in Hollywood, with an orchestra of LA's premier 1st-call musicians (above). Contractor: Joe Soldo; Engineer John Adams. The sessions were inspired by thoughts of the greats like Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Nelson Riddle, Johnny Mercer, et.al. who walked down these hallways and performed and recorded in these rooms. We had a great time, with original songs by co-producer Bruce Kimmel, orchestrated and conducted respectfully and gratefully by me.
—Lanny Meyers, Composer/Musical Director
What’s In-Store Music | Out & About with Sandy Bainum
“Sandy Bainum has been a mainstay of the What’s In-Store Music Holiday program since it began seven years ago. Her rendition of “Sleigh Ride” is once again a top-playing holiday song this year.”
Some Favorite Recordings
Sandy Bainum, Simply
“Sandy Bainum shows she has the stuff Broadway is made of in her latest collection, “Simply.” Working with Producer Bruce Kimmel and Arranger, Orchestrator, and Musical Director Lanny Meyers, her voice soars through the uptempo cabaret tunes, and softly yet strongly delivers the ballads such as on “Goodnight, My Someone” from “The Music Man” which crests at the end as she vibrates through the high registers showing her vocal prowess. Yet, she never indulges in her voice, but uses it for the delivery of the song … as an actress, she serves the art of the songs and tells the stories…”Bluesette,” among others, features Sandy’s jazzy bravado as she bounces in between low and high notes. If anything, she gives us beauty and joy, but behind the simplicity, she and the band are doing a lot of fine hard work. …Sandy Bainum shows she has the vocal chops as well as the acting chops to light up the stage for years to come.”