Paul Marinaro - Mood Ellington - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Mood Ellington is a lavishly ambitious collection from acclaimed vocalist Paul Marinaro, presenting twenty-five of Duke Ellington's finest vocal compositions, vividly reimagined by thirteen of the world's most celebrated arrangers-including Alan Broadbent, John Clayton, Bill Cunliffe, Chuck Israels, and Chuck Owen-and performed by his Chicago quartet along with horns and a rich string section. Praised for his masterful phrasing, rich tone, and deep emotional connection to a lyric, Mariano inhabits Ellington's masterpieces with wit and elegance, resulting in a sweeping 21st-century celebration of Ellington's timeless artistry. While flowing as one cohesive whole, the themes of rhapsodizing on love (InchI'm Just a Lucky So & SoInch), somber reflection (InchMood IndigoInch), and tunes suggesting a little more of real life (InchDon't Get Around Much AnymoreInch), divide the songs into three distinct thematic story arcs. InchOne of the most beautiful vocal instruments in the business today.Inch - Chicago Tribune InchLike Nat Cole, it's art so close to perfection that it seems almost artless. I've heard many new singers, and no one has touched me as deeply as this guy. He's got it all. - Dick LaPal Album Tracks 1. [3 52] I'm Beginning to See the Light 2. [5 34] a Flower Is a Lovesome Thing 3. [4 16] I'm Just a Lucky So and So 4. [3 26] Love You Madly 5. [4 58] Sophisticated Lady 6. [5 15] I Like the Sunrise 7. [4 53] Just Squeeze Me 8. [4 11] It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream 9. [3 42] in a Mellow Tone 10. [5 43] Mood Indigo 11. [3 54] Azure 12. [4 52] Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care to Know) 13. [5 02] I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) 14. [6 21] (In My) Solitude 15. [4 39] All Too Soon 16. [3 52] rich Life 17. [5 11] (I Want) Something to Live for 18. [5 05] Don't Get Around Much Anymore 19. [3 56] Take Love Easy 20. [5 0