Not since Frank Sinatra has a version of “New York, New York” been recorded in a serious manner, but Brian Evans has gone the distance, and has tackled the song.

“People typically avoid this staple song for some reason, but honestly, there needs to be more people out there recording this material,” says Evans.

Evans, the opening act for Jay Leno and Joan Rivers, among others, has released his new version of the classic song, written originally for Liza Minnelli.

“New York, New York” is the grand-daddy of the crooner genre,” says Evans.

Evans is currently recording his major label debut, which will feature a duet with Kelly Osbourne, and is being produced by Grammy nominated producer Chris Walden (Diana Krall/Barbra Streisand).

The song is a prelude of things to come as Evans works on his latest CD release, which will feature 8 original songs and 5 covers. His music is heard on hit shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Big Shots,” and his version of “I’ve Got The World On A String” was recently used in the major motion picture “The Wedding Weekend.”

Source: Business Wire

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