Becoming Marlene Dietrich

WELCOME TO THE ALBUM’S OFFICIAL PRESS PAGE!

Artist: Myriam Phiro ~ Self-produced | Release Date: October 6th, 2023 | File under: JAZZ & CABARET

In the dimly lit cabarets of 1920’s Berlin, a legend was born. Marlene Dietrich emerged as the epitome of glamour, sensuality, and timeless allure. With her signature husky voice, enigmatic persona, and a charisma that could captivate nations, she became an iconic figure of the silver screen. “Becoming Marlene Dietrich” pays homage to this incredible diva and her indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Marlene’s legacy lives on in every sultry note, every smokey glance, and every seductive whisper. Please join us in celebrating the indomitable spirit of Marlene Dietrich: a woman far more ahead of her time, a symbol of anti-fascism and sexual freedom, and a tantalizing icon of beauty, undeniable elegance and absolute pizzazz. Bonne écoute & danke schön! <3

Album Personnel:

  • Myriam Phiro: vocals

  • Hyuna Park: piano, accordion, music direction & arranging

  • Elias Bailey: upright bass & production

  • Alex Raderman: drums

  • Linus Wyrsch: tenor saxophone & clarinet

  • Recorded & mixed at Blue Frog Studio in NYC by Amadis Dunkel & Rich Lamb

  • Mastering: Amadis Dunkel

  • Associate producers: Bill Carey, Robert Floyd, Cary J Mogerman & David Rosen

  • Graphic design: Monica Lopez Salas

  • Photography: Nina Galicheva

Download the FULL ALBUM here:

Track listing:

  1.  You’ve Got That Look (Hollaender/Loesser) 3:05

    2. Lili Marlene (Leip/Schultze/Dietrich) 3:08

    3. Makin’ Whoopee (Donaldson/Khan) 3:52

    4. Que Reste-t-il/I Wish You Love (Trenet/Chauliac/Beach) 4:34

    5. La Vie En Rose (Louiguy/Piaf) 4:22

    6. Quand L’Amour Meurt (Crémieux/Millandy) 3:00

    7. Where Have All The Flowers Gone (Seeger/Hickerson) 4:21

    8. Jonny, Wenn Du Geburtstag Hast (Hollaender) 2:36

    9. Golden Earrings (Young/Evans/Livingston) 4:05

    10. Another Spring, Another Love (Shayne) 2:17

    11. The Boys In The Back Room (Hollaender/Loesser) 1:50

    12. My Blue Heaven (Donaldson/Whiting) 3:49

    13. Falling In Love Again (Hollaender/Connelly) 3:44

Download the album ‘s TRACK BY TRACK here:

About Myriam Phiro:

Acclaimed for her silky-clear voice, impressive range and unique renditions of classic French chanson, Myriam Phiro reveals her versatility with diverse artistic endeavors. Lead singer/founder of  "Nuage Rhythm" & "The Phirocious Swing Orchestra", she has performed on stages and in theaters worldwide. Her recent performances include sold-out concerts at world-famous Birdland, Joe’s Pub, the Rainbow Room, Feinstein’s/54 Below & the Iridium Jazz club in NYC as well as at Montreal’s International Jazz Festival & Montreux Jazz Festival.  In addition to sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Frank Vignola, Vince Giordano, Gene Bertoncini, Freddy Cole & Brian Newman, she has opened for Harry Connick Jr., collaborated with Nicki Parrott and was mentored by Marilyn Maye & Bill Zeffiro. With the recent success of “Becoming Marlene Dietrich” & “PHIRO chante PIAF”, Myriam has earned a reputation in NYC’s Cabaret scene as a director as well as a performer. Her debut Jazz album "Voyages", released in 2015 to critical acclaim, earned her a nomination for a MAC and a Hot Jazz Award. In the studio, she has worked as a songwriter, back up vocalist, vocal harmony arranger and even had the honor to sing a duet with her vocal hero Janis Siegal of the Manhattan Transfer.

“Myriam Phiro’s voice translates the tones of an era and the emotions that go with it. With the chosen songs, she embodies the perfect re-enactment of a mix between Edith Piaf and Marilyn Monroe; deep, powerful, fun and sexy all at once.” —Miguel Dominguez, NYC Culture & Style Magazine

“The versatile young singer is a pro with a special sound. [...] She is disarming. [...].” —Rob Lester, Talkin’ Broadway

Available from: CDBaby | Amazon | iTunes | Bandcamp | Soundcloud | UPC code 7-55491-28474-2