DRIVING MY OWN HEART
This CD began shortly after Debra learned that she was pregnant, as an expecting mother’s gift to her kids. It grew (as did she) into a bigger, greater project. The working title was So Many People. Not only is the Sondheim song lovely, but 7 songs were recording as Debra’s twins (!) tapped their toes in her womb. So many people indeed. The project was temporarily halted because she was too pregnant to make it up the stairs to the studio.

This collection of 14 songs (17 actually) features some of the best contemporary composers & lyricists writing today. Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, William Finn, Stephen Schwartz, Randy Newman, Jason Robert Brown, Alan Menken, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Lynn Ahrens. Two very special new songs are included. “I Want to Live Out Loud” was written by cabaret staple and luscious baritone, Todd Murray. This inspirational song is an 11 o’clock number to rival any of them.

“Driving My Own Heart” was written for this cd by Rayme Sciaroni (Naked Boys Singing, The Daddy Machine.) It is a great opportunity to highlight such an exceptionally talented composer and pianist. So many brilliant people. So many great songs. So many great moments. And from now on, she’s driving her own heart.