“A Tribute to Rodgers & Hart” Ojai Concert

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6:30PM

Ojai Valley Woman’s Club

411 East Ojai Avenue

Michael Estwanik, who founded the non-profit American Songbook Today thirty years ago,
will present its fourth concert in their monthly series “Standards & Showtunes” – A Tribute to
Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart. It will take place on Thursday, March 23rd, at 630PM at the
Ojai Woman’s Club, 441 East Ojai Avenue. $15 donation collected at door. Wine and beer
available. Reservations highly suggested as their first three Tributes (Irving Berlin, Songs for
Peace, and Cole Porter) sold out. Reserve at michaelsongbook@gmail.com
Before Richard Rodgers met lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, he worked with Mr. Lorenz Hart for
over 20 years composing 28 musicals. According to Ella Fitzgerald, they wrote more songs
that became popular hits than any other songwriter or team. Among their musicals were Pal
Joey, Babes in Arms, and The Boys from Syracuse. Songs include “My Romance,” “My
Funny Valentine,” “Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered),” “Johnny One Note,” “I’ll Take
Manhattan,” “Blue Moon,” “Where or When,” “Spring Is Here,” “Mountain Greenery,”
“Falling in Love with Love,” “My Heart Stood Still,” “With a Song in My Heart,” “This Can’t
Be Love,” “Isn’t It Romantic?,” “Little Girl Blue,” “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was,” “If
They Asked Me I Could Write a Book,” “This Can’t Be Love,” “You’re Nearer,” etc.
Performances by some of Ventura County’s finest singers. Hosted by Michael Estwanik.
Music Direction by Mr. Tilford Jackson. Lights/Sound by James Antunez. Future Tribute
concerts include “The Gershwins” April 16, “Women Songwriters” Mother’s Day, May 14,
Kander & Ebb, Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Lerner & Loewe, Bacharach, Johnny Mercer, etc. on
dates/venue TBA.

Singers interested in performing, please contact Mr. Estwanik michaelsongbook@gmail.com