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The Urbane and suave Feinstein has struck the right note in the hearts of music mavens; his softly idyllic in- terpretations of Gershwin have won him a following at supper culbs and prestigious cabarets around the country. How's life for this youthful- looking Columbus, Ohio, native? Just ask him: 'S wonderful. But ask why his fans are so eager to go back in time for their - musical treats, and Feinstein flat out denies that is the case. "It is not going back in time," he says. "The music I play is contemporary music." Yet, how many 30-year-olds tune into Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Oscar Levant? How many would pass up a Linda Ronstadt rendition of "Am I Blue?" for a " Rhap- sody in Blue"? Feinstein is rhapsodic about Gershwin; indeed, it was an Andre Kostelanetz album played during his childhood and featuring "Rhapsody in Blue" that first captured his attention — and his ear. He spent six years working for Ira Gershwin, cataloging the Gershwin brothers' works and demonstrating his exper- tise and acquaintance with their music. The association with Ira Gershwin ended with Gershwin's death in 1983. But just beginning was Feinstein's distinctive career: Pure Gershwin, his first album, was both pure Ger- shwin and pure Michael Feinstein — unadulterated, unadorned, sweetly satisfying music. Success has been even sweeter. Feinstein has at- tracted loyal followings, in- cluding Liza Minnelli, who has become a big fan. Indeed Minnelli once threw a party for Feinstein, introducing him to the right crowds. His schedule is crowded now, with dates all over the country. But to talk to Michael Feinstein is still like a backyard chat with the sweet kid from Columbus. "My parents never pushed me in any direction," he says of his Jewish upbringing and folks, who were a meat salesman (father) and amateur tap dancer (mother). "They proved to be very gen- tle forces in my life; they gave Michael Feinstein: Singer, pianist and 'S Wonderful. me choices. I was exposed to music at an early age." Indeed, the Feinsteins were more apt to peddle piano than plastic for the furniture — if there was new furniture. "When I was 5 or 6, we mov- ed to a new house," recalls Feinstein. "There was a choice of buying a piano or new furniture. My father pushed for the piano — he won." And, in a very big way, so has the music-loving public. "Music mirrors what goes on in the world today," says Feinstein. "A lot of people write songs that are clinical- ly more from perspiration than inspiration. A lot of music today is created for the hook or beat, or for dancing." While he has admitted that Ella Fitzgerald "never churn- ed my kishkes," there are many who do: Melissa Man- chester, Maureen McGovern, Tony Bennett. But not Frank Sinatra. "Sinatra was a phenomenal singer," says Feinstein. "But he always got in the way of the songs for me." Feinstein does it his way — he is undeterred by notions of grandiose interpretations. His voice is sweet not sassy; he lets the music do the talking. But then he has had ex- cellent role models. "I did use Ira Gershwin's life as an ex- ample," he says, citing his "gentleness in his everyday life. One time he told me I reminded him of George." Feinstein's interests are as wide ranging as his talent, which is currently on display in his latest album Remember: Michael Feinstein Sings Irving Berlin released by Elektra Records in honor of Berlin's 99th birthday this year. The agenda fills up even more: Feinstein recently ap- peared in a television movie (The Two Mrs. Grenvilles) — as a '40s singer. Then there is this matter of writing music himself. "I've been writing music here and there," he says, "but I don't have much time." No wonder, given that hec- tic schedule. But nobody is more surprised than Michael Feinstein to be doing what he's doing, including a perfor- mance at the White House. "I believe in romance and the values expressed in my music," he notes. lb a degree, "The Michael Feinstein Story" — featuring the dashing entertainer at the keyboards — is romantic in itself. "I never expected to make a living doing what I'm doing," he says. "Only two years ago, I was playing in piano bars. I believe we are all guided to what we are supposed to be doing." And what is he doing? 'S Gershwin. 'S wonderful. Metal Sculptures On Display Henry Friedman will display his metal sculptures, dealing with stories of the Bi- ble and the Holocaust, in the art department of Madonna College, during the month of September. He will also give a series of lectures about the Holocaust and the "Art World of Henry Friedman." His work has been on display in schools, churches and museums.