Maltby & Shire’s classic cabaret standard “If I Sing” receives one of its warmest and most personal interpretations by Roger Schmelzer in this heartfelt tribute to his late father. Jerry Schmelzer passed away when Roger was only 17 but not before sharing his appreciation of music and more importantly how to love and care for others.An Indianapolis native, Roger brings a crisp, fresh sound to neglected pop classics and underperformed cabaret gems. His debut CD,"About Now" was described by WFYI-FM as"Chock-full of the sorts of clever lyrics and lush arrangements that characterize songs for intimate settings from the last century to today.""About Now" has received airplay throughout the United States as well as on radio stations in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Roger has headlined, appeared in, written and directed numerous musical revues and cabaret shows. For his Chicago debut in the Cabaret Room at Davenport’s, Roger wrote"HeartSongs: a Playfully Romantic Cabaret," based on songs from his CD. Consulting on the project was 2007 Manhattan Association of Cabaret & Club Best Female Artist Lina Koutrakos. Currently, Roger is a featured vocalist at Indianapolis supper club Chef Joseph's at The Connoisseur Room where he has expanded his repertoire to include jazz and more recent American pop tunes.Roger has studied cabaret performance at the St. Louis Cabaret Conference with Marilyn Maye, John Bucchino, Jason Graae, Billy Stritch, Alex Rybeck, John D. Randall and Tim Schall.Roger is a supporter of the Michael Feinstein Foundation for the Great American Songbook based in Carmel, Indiana and serves as on the Board of Directors for The Cabaret @ The Columbia Club. He is also a member of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals. Married to Indianapolis actor Cindy Phillips, they have three grown children. Reviews for Roger Schmelzer “Roger Schmelzer connects with his audience, as he weaves his personal story and passion into unique musical selections and dialogue that strike a common chord with each and every listener. His program provides a touching and delightful musical evening.” Nancy Hays, recording artist and President of Nancy Hays Entertainment"As always, Roger conveyed a genuine and knowledgeable appreciation for the journey of the songs and their composers...With his own distinctly smooth and relaxed style, Roger channels the suave and mellow side of Goulet..." Indiana Auditions.com“Affable and engaging, Schmelzer shared his own experiences between each song, making his performance all the more personal and intimate... the sincerity of his delivery and song choices reflect a personality marked by warmth and an empathetic attitude.” TOM ALVAREZ, The Indianapolis Examiner “The audience enjoyed his laid-back style and self-effacing jokes as Schmelzer took us through time.” ELIZABETH J. MUSGRAVE, GottaGo“Roger has a way of getting behind each song and offering it with authenticity and flair.” E-Review posted to IBJ.com“The strength of"About Now" is the singer's overall likability factor and unpretentious way." ROB LESTER, Talkin’ Broadway