Michael Feinstein and Jean Yves Thibaudet

Born in Columbus, Ohio, singer/pianist Michael Feinstein is celebrated for his interpretations of pre-rock standards. Rising in the 1980s, he is renowned for his Broadway and jazz chart success, including albums like "Pure Gershwin" and "The Sinatra Project." Feinstein has collaborated with a range of artists, such as Dolly Parton and Cheyenne Jackson, and has his own jazz venue, Feinstein's. Working with icons like Ira Gershwin, he champions the American Songbook, amassing awards and acclaim for his influential contributions.