Various Artists - Tudor Choir Book 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In the course of the past few years, Kira Martini, has become a strong and well-known character on the Danish jazz scene. With her positive energy and frank ways; her warm, true voice; and a broad repertoire of different styles, she is unlike any other singer on the scene. Kira Martini is both a jazz singer and a songwriter. The present album, her fifth, is a mix of great songs from the history of Jazz, but also draws on Folk and Bossa nova inspirations for it's diverse expressions. Opening track Warm Valley, a Duke Ellington composition, is a rich rendition of the classic that creates just the warmth and tenderness this track deserves. Followed by the Bob Dylan track Don't Think Twice, It's All Right the album sets it's mellow pace from the start. Constantemente sees Martini singing in Portugese as she renders the beautiful Brazilian song in a version that creates a cozy and warm imagery. Cole Porter's classic I Love Paris is interpreted in a cool, smooth version that incorporates both traditional jazz as well as more gypsy-oriented and klezmer-like vibes. A very danceable and uplifting version. InchI am so grateful for this collection of fine people. Each skilled musicians with heart and soul, that manage to bring their personalities into their playing. The combination of our very different backgrounds, ages, experience, musical references, and persons, brings a certain chemistry. Each time I get on stage with these guys, I feel I'm a part of something real special. I feel a flow of happiness, love and gratitude. I feel challenged, connected, playful, free, and above all, heard and understood.Inch

Various Artists - Tudor Choir Book [COMPACT DISCS] date 05/01/2017

Monk, also known as InchTootInch, leads his sextet with an innovative and dynamic approach. Since 1992, the drummer has worked exclusively with his co-players, making the sound of the sextet incredibly tight. When they roll out their arsenal, they soar and swing, and are indeed exciting to hear. In that regard, it might be quite surprising to learn that this is Monk's very first live album! InchThis is my first live recording, ever! It's daunting and an uncertain kind of product. Most live albums aren't that good. I've been lucky to always have great people working with me.Inch The seven songs on the album are taken from two performances at two similar jazz rooms over a two-year period; three are from InchHarlem's Jazz Shrines Festival Jazzmobile presents Minton's PlayhouseInch at Ginny's Supper Club on May 7, 2014, while others were recorded at Marians Jazzroom in Bern, Switzerland on April 24, 2016. Drummer, percussionist, composer, producer and bandleader, T. S. Monk has taken his place in the pantheon of jazz royalty, to which he was born. The swing is DNA inherited and absorbed in this master drummer's persona. Monk spent the late 70's and 80's in various R&B groups, scoring his biggest hit Bon Bon Vie (Gimme the Good Life) in 1982, but by the 1990's he decided to return to his jazz roots.