Judy Niemack - 2 albums: Blue Nights / Jazz Singer's Practice Session

Album: Blue Nights
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:38
Size: 168.6 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[4:09] 1. I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues
[5:15] 2. Bluesette
[5:28] 3. Blue
[5:11] 4. Interplay
[6:44] 5. Moanin'
[7:24] 6. Blue In Green
[5:27] 7. A Crazy Song To Sing
[6:23] 8. Lullaby Of The Leaves
[7:02] 9. In A Sentimental Mood
[5:47] 10. Night In Tunisia
[5:17] 11. Afro Blue
[9:26] 12. All Blues

Judy Niemack has released so many outstanding CDs that it seems unfathomable that this 2007 release for Blujazz is her first U.S. recording since Heart's Desire and only her third U.S. album overall. But she makes up for lost time with a typically adventurous outing, backed by guitarist Jeanfrançois Prins (her husband), pianist Jim McNeely, bassist Dennis Irwin, and drummer Victor Lewis, with guest appearances by saxophonist Gary Bartz and trumpeter/flügelhornist Don Sickler on selected tracks. Niemack's sassy take of Duke Ellington's "I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues" and her scatting in unison with Prins' guitar in a romp through "Bluesette" open the disc with a bang, but she cools things down with her intricate interpretation of Bill Evans' "Interplay," for which she supplied delightful lyrics. "A Crazy Song to Sing" has more of a vocalese quality, describing the appeal of performing Thelonious Monk's "Mysterioso," punctuated by Bartz's smoldering alto sax solo. "In a Sentimental Mood" is set up by an intriguing blend of guitar, flügelhorn, and alto sax, with Niemack delivering a captivating performance. Judy Niemack has been one of the most underrated jazz vocalists of her generation, and this brilliant effort should awaken critics who have unjustly overlooked her consistently excellent work. ~Ken Dryden

Blue Nights

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Album: Jazz Singer's Practice Session
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:39
Size: 113.7 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[4:09] 1. Misty
[4:47] 2. Lullaby Of Birdland
[4:07] 3. How High The Moon
[3:07] 4. Wave
[5:07] 5. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
[3:14] 6. All Of Me
[5:08] 7. My Funny Valentine
[3:35] 8. Teach Me Tonight
[3:12] 9. One Note Samba
[2:59] 10. Summertime
[3:25] 11. Lover Man
[3:41] 12. I Got Rhythm
[3:03] 13. Bye Bye Blackbird

Judy Neimack has a strong magical voice that takes you to the martini bar where you can kick back and relax, oh wait -- you're supposed to be learning! She has chosen well-loved jazz standards, and shows you how it's done. Highly recommended! ~Mellani Day

Jazz Singer's Practice Session

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