Why I improvise
Since 2005 I’ve performed a Danny Kaye tribute show. He is fading from the memories of those who saw him at his peak in the 1940’s and 50’s. Audiences of the day adored his crazy antics on stage and film. He had (and still has) legions of loyal fans. In 1950 he was acknowledged as the greatest entertainer in the world. He had tightly rehearsed songs and routines, but he improvised A LOT. Audiences knew they were ALIVE because his interaction with them was so unpredictable, and so joyous as a result – because he PLAYED.
