Charlie Romo

h a celestial range, smooth delivery and an age-defying way with a lyric. "Romo truly steps up and leads his world-class combo, Barry Levitt, musical director and accompanist, has been in the business for over four decades and has worked with such notables as Eartha Kitt and Judy Collins; Jeff Carney, on bass, worked with Streisand; Jack Cavari, on guitar, worked with Frank Sinatra; Ronnie Zito, on percussion, with Bobby Darin. These are particularly strong sidemen to be gathered in a bunch – each with assurance, experience and “chops." Together they produce a spectacular sound – loud, driving, pulsating, often scintillating. And the quartet, with all of their experience and pedigree, were of a mind and discipline to serve this singer – taking no extended solo flights but skillfully and subtly embellishing the accompaniment when and where suitable – producing frequently unacknowledged but real rewards. ~ Fred Cohen, WomenAroundTown.com

"When I heard the opening notes of “Beyond the Sea,” I closed my eyes and found myself in a dream: I was hearing Bobby Darin live. Brilliance that touches the soul can, apparently, result in tears of joy. Take note that this was the reaction of someone who is fiercely protective of her precious songs. Charlie Romo does something entirely different: he turns back the clock. He doesn’t perform “as.” He “is.” In fact, Charlie is a kindred spirit among the performers he adores. He brings back the romance, flair, subtlety, longing, and vigor of the music that played through a smoky, satiny generation of courtship, clubbing and cutting the rug. This prodigious talent indisputably channels the heart, soul and sound of these cherished legends." ~ Lisa Joy Reitman-Dob, Music Reviews

"He not only melts the hardest of hearts with his endearing, boyish smile, but when the crooner belts out a tune, his engaging, mellow tones not only impress — but bring his audience back to the big band era, when the epitome of romance and sophistication was running rampant and ballroom dancing was all the rage." ~ Carol Ann Benanti, Staten Island Advance

"Charlie Romo's unique and recognizable renditions of popular standards are all audience pleasers. His captivating body language and pitch-perfect technical brilliance reveal he is a fresh, new, exciting talent we feel honored to have seen perform at the very beginning of what promises to be a long and successful career." ~ Thomas Robert Stevens, Applause!