“Maria” from David Pack’s Songs of West Side Story LP (’96), performed live for the first and only time at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium, w/ Host Jeff Bridges.
Eventually titled "A Gathering of Friends" this incredible event produced by Yamaha Artists Exec Dir. Chris Gero included Kenny Loggins, Christoper Cross, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, David Pack, Billy Dean, and a reunion of the Doobie Brothers.
This version of Maria was arranged by David Pack & Greg Phillinganes for his 1996 "Songs of West Side Story - Tribute to Leonard Bernstein" project on RCA/ Grammy records specifically for friends Michael, James & David to sing as a trio. Vocals were arranged by David Pack & Mervyn Warren, with Michael and James.
"Maria" was written by Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim, the musical was conceived and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents.
This live film was directed by Jim Gable.
* David Pack would like to thank Michael and James for the many years of friendship and brotherhood we had, and the honor it was to stand together and sing our hearts out in the studio and onstage. What a blessing!
* This version is audio-enhanced for David Pack Official YouTube Channel
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