Genre Jazz
stage Label Broadway | Length 20:16 | |
Released May 8, 2012 (2012-05-08) Recorded February 19, 2012 (2012-02-19); Manhattan Center, New York City, New York Producer Robert Sher
Ken Mahoney (exec.)
Van Dean (exec.)
Kenny Howard (exec.) | ||
Songs from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is the first EP by Nick Jonas, released on May 8, 2012. The EP contains 5 songs which are available as a digital download on iTunes. The 5 songs on the EP are tunes that Nick performs on stage during the Broadway musical, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Contents
Background and development
On February 19, 2012 Nick recorded 5 songs ("How to Succeed," "I Believe in You," and "Brotherhood of Man." In addition, he will be joined by Rob Bartlett for "The Company Way," by Rob Bartlett & Ellen Harvey for "Brotherhood of Man", and by Rose Hemingway for "Rosemary.") for the How To Succeed In Business soundtrack. The album is produced by six-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher, who also produced the revival’s How to Succeed cast album. On February 27 it was announced that the EP will be released during the Spring. As of April 17, the EP was available for pre-order and also on that same day the track list was revealed. It was announced on April 19 that the EP will be released on May 8, 2012. On April 30, 2012 the song "I Believe in You" was released online.
Reception
Ian Gude said about the EP: The last thing I expected to enjoy was an EP of songs from How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, featuring the current lead on Broadway, Nick Jonas from another 'bubble gum pop' band, The Jonas Brothers. But enjoy it I did. Judging by this EP by Broadway Records, he should pop by more often. The EP is too short (5 tracks) - oh how I would have loved to have heard more. Jonas is totally at home with the style, melodies and lyrics of the piece, and is certainly one to watch in future Broadway productions. It would be great to hear him do a Broadway album, or songs from the Great American Songbook, as he clearly has the voice, and the intelligence, to give them the treatments they deserve. The CD design and production is top notch, and puts many full recordings to shame. It's clear a lot of thought has gone into this release and its design, and Broadway Records should be pleased with the final product. I know I was.
Promotion
On January 26, 2012 Nick stopped by Live! with Kelly to talk about his role as J Pierrepont Finch in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. He also sang the song "I Believe In You". On February 14 he performed the song live for the soundcheck live chat show. Nick Jonas stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on February 20 to perform on the first night of Fallon's annual Broadway Week. He closed the show by singing a jazzy rendition of “I Believe in You,” a signature song from the classic Frank Loesser musical. On April 1, 2012 Nick performed songs from the musical with the musical cast & the New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He performed the song "I Believe In You" again during the 2012 Broadway Beacon Awards on June 4, 2012.
Charts
In 2012, it was announced the EP debuted on the Billboard Top Cast Albums charts at number 3.
Personnel
Credits for Songs From How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying extended play: