Janice Hagan - Let's Misbehave

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:57
Size: 142,6 MB
Art: Front

(4:06)  1. All That Jazz
(3:37)  2. Whatever Lola Wants
(3:59)  3. Too Darn Hot
(3:48)  4. Let's Fall in Love
(4:13)  5. You Do Something to Me
(4:25)  6. Makin' Whoopee
(4:28)  7. Do It Again
(3:31)  8. Roxie
(3:54)  9. Cabaret
(3:18) 10. Taking a Chance on Love
(3:24) 11. Squeeze Me
(4:01) 12. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
(3:52) 13. Some Like It Hot
(3:45) 14. Come Rain or Come Shine
(3:54) 15. September Song
(3:36) 16. Let's Misbehave

Let's Misbehave features singer Janice Hagan's jazzy interpretations of some of Broadway's biggest, sassiest songs, including "All That Jazz," "Whatever Lola Wants," and "My Heart Belongs to Daddy." Hagan's throaty alto is a good vehicle for these songs as well as "Let's Fall in Love," "Makin' Whoopee," and smokier tracks like "September Song" and "Do It Again." While the album is somewhat samey, given its theme and the style of music, it's still quite an enjoyable listen for fans of show tunes and vocal jazz. ~ Heather Phares  http://www.allmusic.com/album/lets-misbehave-mw0000439731

Personnel: Janice Hagan (vocals); Jake Langley, Jacob Langley (guitar); Pat Kilbride (bass guitar); Chris Gale (tenor saxophone); William Sperandei (trumpet); William Carn (trombone); Tyler Yarema (piano); Mark Mariash (drums).

Let's Misbehave

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Kenny Barron - Without Deception

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:35
Size: 151,9 MB
Art: Front

(5:20) 1. Porto Alegre
(5:51) 2. Second Thoughts
(6:35) 3. Without Deception
(6:50) 4. Until Then
(6:48) 5. Speed Trap
(6:58) 6. Secret Places
(6:01) 7. Pass It On
(7:39) 8. Warm Valley
(8:27) 9. I Remember When
(5:03) 10. Worry Later

The strong rapport between pianist Kenny Barron and bassist Dave Holland can be felt all the way through Without Deception. Much like their previous collaboration, 2014’s The Art of Conversation, the music they create is often quiet and subdued. But this understatement pulls the listener closer, into the vastness of Barron’s melodic vocabulary and the drive that Holland gently exerts behind him, before the bassist steps forward to take one of many well-placed solos. With musical chemistry like that, any extra elements might seem unnecessary. Drummer Johnathan Blake, however, fits right in with Barron and Holland. Although he plays a second-line groove on Holland’s “Pass It On” and emphasizes the bossa nova of Barron’s “Porto Alegre,” in many other cases Blake plays around with the beat rather than merely stating it, adding more heft to the music.

Barron contributes four originals to the set. The contoured theme of the title track flows like one alluring statement; “Speed Trap,” on the other hand, gives his partner the chance to walk almost freely. Holland’s other contribution, “I Remember When,” emphasizes the lyrical quality of his writing. The trio also finds opportunity and inspiration in works by Mulgrew Miller (“Second Thoughts”), Duke Ellington (“Warm Valley”), and Barron’s protégé Sumi Tonooka (“Secret Places”). Thelonious Monk’s “Worry Later” downplays some of the composer’s eccentricities during the theme, but Barron sprawls across the keys and bar lines during his solo to acknowledge the source. Albums like Without Deception make clear why Barron and Holland are regarded as masters. Even while keeping things calm in a straight-ahead trio setting, they still pack a punch. https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/kenny-barron-dave-holland-trio-featuring-johnathan-blake-without-deception-dare2/

Personnel: Kenny Barron – piano; Dave Holland – bass; Johnathan Blake – drums

Without Deception

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Amy McConnell & William Sperandei - Stealing Genius

Styles: Vocal And Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:58
Size: 121,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:52)  1. Wild is the Wind
(4:25)  2. Padam… Padam
(4:35)  3. Soon It's Gonna Rain
(4:27)  4. I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
(4:09)  5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
(3:35)  6. The Look of Love
(4:20)  7. Suspicious Minds
(3:47)  8. From Russia with Love
(4:23)  9. La Vie en Rose
(4:15) 10. Thank You
(3:54) 11. Candy
(4:33) 12. Soul on Fire
(2:36) 13. Back in Your Mind Somewhere

“For its jaw-dropping chutzpah, Stealing Genius deserves a JUNO Award,” said the Toronto Star’s Peter Goddard. Stealing Genius producer Feisal Patel wanted to make an album with William Sperandei for years. “William is the best trumpet player I’ve heard. When I first heard him, I couldn’t believe he was playing in this small club in Toronto.” William, who studied with Ellis Marsalis in New Orleans, has played with some of the best, including Wynton Marsalis, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and more. William and Feisal both wanted to work with a singer, but they had a very specific idea of what they were looking for  a jazz singer who loved melody. After years of searching, they found Amy. Amy’s singing background is jazz and musical theatre so “she understands the art of singing as an expression of words,” William says. “Her tone is incredibly beautiful and she feels the lyrics.” Amy is just as big a fan of William’s. “William is amazing. He stands there and music pours out of him. And it’s different every time and it’s brilliant every time. He plays with so much imagination and fire.” Together, they set out on a journey through some of the most beautiful melodies of the 20th century.http://junoawards.ca/nomination/2014-vocal-jazz-album-of-the-year-amy-mcconnell-william-sperandei/

Personnel: Amy McConnell – vocals;  William Sperandei – trumpet.

Stealing Genius

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