Veronica Swift - Veronica Swift - VINYL LP

Album Tracks 1. Allegro Maestoso 2. Andante Espressivo 3. Scherzo & Trio, Alegro Energico 4. Intermezzo, Andante Molto 5. Finale, Allegro Moderato Ma Rubato 6. No. 1 InchCapricioInch in a Minor 7. No. 2 InchIntermezzoInch in a Minor 8. No. 3 InchCapriccioInch in G minor 9. No. 4 InchIntermezzoInch in E Major 10. No. 5 InchIntermezzoInch in E minor 11. No. 6 InchIntermezzoInch in E Major 12. No. 7 InchCapriccioInch in D minor 13. No. 1 InchIntermezzoInch in B minor 14. No. 2 InchIntermezzoInch in E minor 15. No. 3 InchIntermezzoInch in C Major 16. No. 4 InchRhapsodyInch in E Flat Major

The debut recording by acoustic upright bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, a native of Portland, OR, is an exercise in joy and freedom. Well rendered for such a very young musician, it's quite notable, considering the certainty of her concept and clarity of her vision. While steeped in contemporary jazz, there are Latin flavors, unabashed free moments, and some implied and direct swing. Further, it is an expression of her well-being, optimism, and future hope for her life in this music. Also in her peer group, pianist Aruan Ortiz and drummer Francisco Mela add a hundredfold to this music and establish themselves as leaders-to-be, and are quite capable partners for Spalding's wonderful sounds. The first piece, a take of the Jimmy Rowles evergreen InchThe Peacocks,Inch let's you know something special is going on. Spalding's bass leads out with the probing piano of Ortiz as wordless vocals and a modal jam all precede the melody, followed by a free section. The imagination quotient of this interpretation is off the charts. InchMompouanaInch is a most impressive circular tune surrounding the sweetness and light of Spalding's voice in a 9/8 time signature, choppy piano motifs, upper to midrange drama, and thoughtful, intricate secondary lines. In their ultimate playful state, InchPerazuánInch and InchPerazelaInch show Spalding's ability to scat, with Ortiz on the former and furiously alongside Mela on the latter track. The other covers are a darker-than-the-original rendition of Chick Corea's neo-bopper InchHumpty DumptyInch and the personable, lighthearted InchLoro,Inch written by Egberto Gismonti. InchTwo Bad,Inch with a feeling reminiscent of the standard InchAlone Together,Inch is a brittle, quirky, and unpredictable tune that is the only instrumental of the lot. Spalding sings no lyric content whatsoever; her style is all natural, sensual, and precious. Whether

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. This self-titled album recorded for Emarcy, was later reissued as Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown to denote the involvement of one of the top trumpeters of the day. Vaughan sings nine intimate standards. Brown almost matches her with his bop virtuosity. The band includes Herbie Mann (flute) and Paul Quinichette (tenor).