Jim Tomlinson Feat. Stacey Kent - The Lyric

Styles: Vocal And Saxophone Jazz 
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:11
Size: 136,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:09)  1. Manhã De Carnaval
(3:50)  2. Corcovado
(4:55)  3. I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
(3:59)  4. If I Were A Bell
(5:16)  5. I Got Lost In His Arms
(6:32)  6. What Are You Doing The Rest Of your Life?
(4:41)  7. Cockeyed Optimist
(3:45)  8. My Heart Belongs To Daddy
(4:38)  9. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
(4:55) 10. Outra Vez
(3:21) 11. Jardin D'Hiver
(3:55) 12. Something Happens To Me
(5:09) 13. Stardust

Jim Tomlinson originally intended to make this outing an instrumental CD, but when he had the opportunity to work with his wife, vocalist Stacey Kent, he quickly adapted most of the session to include her. The English tenor saxophonist chose time-tested material from standards and a few bossa novas, playing all of them with a lyrical sound reminiscent of the late giant Stan Getz, particularly in "'Manha de Carnaval" and"Corcovado." Kent's sweet voice complements her husband's band very well, catching the playfulness of "If I Were a Bell" and savoring the thoughtful tempo of "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top." Pianist David Newton, one of Europe's most underrated jazz pianists, anchors the rhythm section (with bassist Dave Chamberlain and drummer Matt Skelton), providing perfect backgrounds for the couple, with his lush playing in "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" especially standing out. Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-lyric-mw0000466832

Personnel: Jim Tomlinson (tenor saxophone); Stacey Kent (vocals); David Newton (piano); Dave Chamberlain (double bass); Matt Skelton (drums).

The Lyric

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