Aimee Nolte - Up Til Now

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:16
Size: 103,1 MB
Art: Front

(4:34)  1. Alpine Field
(4:35)  2. Up Til Now
(5:20)  3. Losing Love
(5:48)  4. Dear Tom
(5:07)  5. You Give Love
(3:03)  6. To Remember (for Miles and Ella)
(4:24)  7. How Strong is a Woman
(2:25)  8. Afterthought
(8:54)  9. The Way it Was

Most young jazz artists would find it difficult to create a unique sound while simultaneously paying due homage to the greats. Aimee Nolte deftly pulls off such a balancing act, presenting jazz stylings that craftily capture the epic sound of America's jazz legends without smacking of mimicry. Aimee's voice and instrumental prowess are superb and her lyrics draw you in with such power that by each songs end, you're left feeling as if you've been jerked and jostled on an emotional roller coaster. But Aimee doesn't attempt to be a one woman show; she allows the musicians that accompany her to shine in roles that are far from simply complimentary. Aimee is a fabulous artist and her CD is a gem! I highly recommend it to all music lovers. ~ Grover W. L. Alford, Jr. https://www.aimeenolte.com/recordings/up-til-now

Personnel:  Aimee Nolte: piano, vocals, harmonica; Joshua Payne: guitars; Mitch Lee: drums, percussion; Geoff Rayback: bass; Natalie Rayback: violin; Daniel Hoops: cello

Up Til Now

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Aimee Nolte - Looking for the Answers

Styles: Vocal, Piano, Post Bop
Year: 2019
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:33
Size: 123,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:15)  1. The Loveliest Girl
(6:57)  2. Looking for the Answers
(4:57)  3. Falling Snow
(4:44)  4. This One Hurts
(4:45)  5. I Gotta Get
(4:50)  6. Save Me One Last Time
(7:13)  7. Bye Bye Blackbird
(4:51)  8. All Too Soon
(3:41)  9. So in Love
(4:45) 10. You Should've
(2:31) 11. For a While

LA Singer and pianist, Aimee Nolte's new album, “Looking For The Answers”, featuring her quartet (Mike Scott - Guitar, Bruce Lett - Bass, and James Yoshizawa - Drums), is Aimee’s third and most explorative album.

The answers Nolte is searching for are easily discovered and possibilities opened up as she made the decision to unbridle herself from the reigns of "jazz" and compose and play whatever moved her deeply.  With solo numbers, driving latin grooves, intimate duets and elements of folk and popular music, Aimee has indeed, found the answers she set out to find, all-the-while, taking the listener with her. Bassist, John Clayton joins Nolte in a mind-blowing duet, dancing a dance of shared improvisation, and intense awareness. Aimee is not only a talented jazz performer, but she has penned, arranged, and produced most of the new songs from the album. In addition to her original compositions,  jazz standards, such as Duke Ellington’s “All Too Soon” and Cole Porter’s “So In Love" add familiarity and a sense of history to the album. You'll experience exciting, soulful improvisations, beautiful and haunting new melodies, and lyrics that will take you by surprise and remind you of why you love life and music. https://www.aimeenolte.com/recordings/looking-for-the-answers

Personnel: Aimee Nolte vocals, piano, organ, synth bass; John Clayton bass (7); Bruce Lett bass (1, 2, 3, 5, 10); James Yoshizawa drums ; Mike Scott guitar (2, 3, 5, 10); Jason Neubauer guitar (1); Doug Webb woodwinds (1); John Reilly woodwinds (6)

Looking for the Answers

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Aimee Nolte - Lighten Up

Styles: Vocal 
Year: 2020
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:18
Size: 118,8 MB
Art: Front

(5:18)  1. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)
(5:24)  2. All the Things You Are
(4:28)  3. Where or When
(9:04)  4. If I Should Lose You
(5:01)  5. Moon River
(6:49)  6. Moonlight
(5:10)  7. Skylark
(4:55)  8. Old Devil Moon
(5:06)  9. Ella's Song

Aimee Nolte’s fourth album, Lighten Up, released on April 24, 2020 does exactly what the title suggests, which is to lighten the mood, brighten your day, and illuminate possibilities within songs that are already widely known and loved. "It’s a return to what I’m most at-home doing; playing songs that I know like the back of my hand with people who inspire me.”  Aimee’s refreshing new arrangements are brought to life with the help of band mates, Mike Scott, James Yoshizawa, and Bruce Lett, who comprise The Aimee Nolte quartet. Let the soulful singing, stellar piano solos, brilliant interplay and excitement of spontaneous creation take you for a ride as you listen to Lighten Up. https://www.aimeenolte.com/recordings/lighten-up

Lighten Up

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