Chet Baker Quartet - When Sunny Gets Blue

Styles: Vocal And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1988
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:22
Size: 132,3 MB
Art: Front

(6:09) 1. Long ago and far away
(7:05) 2. Here's that rainy day
(8:21) 3. Two in the dew
(8:38) 4. I should care
(5:22) 5. Out of nowhere
(9:08) 6. When Sunny gets blue
(5:19) 7. Isn't it romantic
(7:17) 8. You'd be so nice to come home to

If proof is ever needed that there are too many Chet Baker albums around, this album can serve as evidence. Baker is caught on an off day; his playing during the first chorus of the opening "Long Ago And Far Away" is so flawed that one wonders why the musicians did not stop and try a second version. Chet's singing was always an acquired taste; check out his melody statement on "Isn't It Romantic," which is fortunately his only singing for the day. Has he ever sounded more out of tune? It is a pity, for the recording quality is good, the European rhythm section (pianist Butch Lacy, bassist Jesper Lundgaard and drummer Jukkis Uotila) is fine, and the repertoire (five standards and Lacy's "Two in the Dew") is quite suitable. But there are far too many tentative and hesitant moments (along with a few clams) for this set to be on the level it should have been. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/when-sunny-gets-blue-mw0000725950

Personnel: Chet Baker – trumpet, vocals; Butch Lacy – piano; Jesper Lundgaard – bass; Jukkis Uotila – drums

When Sunny Gets Blue

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Caity Gyorgy - No Bounds

Styles: Vocal
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 33:31
Size: 77,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:03) 1. Postage Due
(4:47) 2. East of The Sun
(5:12) 3. I Can't Get Started
(4:12) 4. A Certain Someone
(5:45) 5. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
(5:35) 6. Undefined
(3:54) 7. Bye Bye Blackbird

Toronto-based jazz vocalist Caity Gyorgy has announced her debut full-length album will be released Jan. 22. The record is called No Bounds and features some of Canada’s finest young musicians, including guitarist Jocelyn Gould, bassist Thomas Hainbuch and drummer Jacob Wutzke. The album is a mix of original tunes and jazz standards, including East of the Sun (and West of the Moon), I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, and Gyorgy’s own previously released song, Postage Due.

“Each track features slick arrangements that keep the listeners on their toes, but never distract from the playful grooves and the cheeky yet heartfelt lyrics of her original songs,” reads the album’s press materials. “As a whole, the album evokes a feeling of excitement, cheerfulness and swing. It is a fun, cohesive and expressive collection of music that is sure to leave the listener feeling energized and uplifted.” Gyorgy is a Humber College graduate who’s a former participant in Jazzology. In 2018, she was named one of JAZZ.FM91’s Canadian women in jazz you need to know.

Known for singing bebop and swing styles, Gyorgy has performed at venues and festivals across Canada. With the Caity Gyorgy Quartet, she creates modern arrangements of jazz standards and composes original music in the style of standard jazz repertoire of the ’50s and ’60s. Her arrangements and compositions often prominently feature her unique talent for vocal improvisation, setting her apart from other jazz singers.Before announcing her full-length debut, Gyorgy had released an EP and several standalone singles. Gyorgy also said via her Instagram account that anyone who pre-saves or preorders No Bounds will be entered into a raffle to win one of three signed copies of the CD.~ Adam Feibel https://jazz.fm/caity-gyorgy-no-bounds-debut-album-jazz/

Personel: Jocelyn Gould on guitar, Thomas Hainbuch on upright bass, Jacob Wutzke on drums and Caity Gyorgy on vocals.

No Bounds

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