Monica Lewis - Never Let Me Go (Digitally Remastered) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Dorsey was a star of the big band sound. The saxophonist and clarinetist was as gifted an instrumentalist as he was a bandleader. He both wrote and covered major pop and jazz standards. Includes hits InchBrazilInch and InchJohn Silver.Inch

Never Let Me Go is the follow up to Tammy McCann's Katalyst debut InchClassicInch. Produced by the legendary Henry Johnson, who has worked with Nancy Wilson and Joe Williams, among others, this is a vocal masterpiece that explores new approaches to standards while remaining traditionally creative with new material and songs that were not really considered InchjazzInch until now. With a selection of powerhouse musicians in Chicago (Ari Brown, Harrison Bankhead, Ernie Adams, Mike Logan, and Henry Johnson himself), this recording is surely a unique event and should serve as an example of what can happen when such an array of musical proficiency can come together to create something special.

King Charles III's coronation on 6th May 2023 showcased the link between music and monarchy. Th is album sets this historic moment firmly within the rich tapestry of music and monarchs past. Recorded amidst the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, the programme transports us to points when the link between the British monarchy and music has been formalised - from coronations to royal weddings to more subtle stories of royal intervention - all the while celebrating the musical output of composers who have flourished with royal endorsement. We are meanwhile reminded that the British monarchy has played an important role as patron to the arts, including music. This album sits perfectly in the CRD catalogue and is an important for listeners worldwide. It follows King Charles III's coronation which highlighted yet again the role of music for both contemplation and celebration. Meanwhile, on a personal note, I Was Glad happens to have been the most-loved anthem of CRD's founding director, Graham Pauncefort, and formed a critical part of our initiation into that cherished British tradition of choral singing so superbly represented here. With a 50 year history of triumphing British music and musicians behind us, we are indeed 'glad' to be sharing this life-enhancing collaboration between Th e Band of the Household Cavalry and the Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, masterfully guided by Major Paul Collis-Smith and James Vivian. [Emma Pauncefort & Tom Pauncefort, CRD]