Cabaret

"Normally, a young classical tenor's first album will be a recital of their core repertoire. After a few albums of opera arias, the artist may eventually release a "crossover" disc of popular music. New England-based Stanley Wilson cuts to the chase. His first release from Con Brio is a collection of Cole Porter songs. It's a smart move. His clear tenor shines on these selections, and he stands a chance of connecting with a much larger audience right out of the box." — Ralph Graves of DCD Records

"It is not without interest however, Stanley Wilson sounds to me like the kind of singer associated with classic musical shows. A sort of latter day Fred Astaire! All the famous composers liked Fred's singing, because he sang all their songs in the way they intended."

"Another item of interest is that Stanley's clear diction makes it possible to appreciate what a brilliant songwriter Cole Porter was. The arrangements by Ben Cook are neat and they are well played throughout by his ensemble, with Dave Whitney doing quite a nice 'Bix' impression on Let's Misbehave."

"The lyrics Cole Porter wrote are brilliant throughout, the world would be a much sadder place without the work of Cole Porter." — Don Mathers of Jazz CD Reviews