Norm Kubrin - I Thought About You

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:52
Size: 141,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:35)  1. I Thought About You
(5:45)  2. Isn't It A Pity'
(3:20)  3. It's A Wonderful World
(6:26)  4. My Ship
(4:54)  5. You Make Me Feel So Young
(5:01)  6. Summer Me, Winter Me
(4:18)  7. Let's Get Away From It All
(5:53)  8. Love Walked In
(3:51)  9. Nice Work If You Can Get It
(4:50) 10. The Shining Sea
(5:31) 11. It Could Happen To You
(5:24) 12. Where Do You Start

Vocalist-pianist Norm Kubrin fronts a trio on Thought About You with guitarist Bob Hanni and bassist Don Coffman. The piano-guitar-bass arrangement probably seems less familiar today than piano-bass-drum, and places the style and approach of Thought About You in the '50s. The songs by names like Gershwin & Gershwin, Kurt Weill, and Johnny Mercer reinforce this connection to mainstream jazz. The set sways between mellow ballads like "Isn't It a Pity" to happier, medium-tempo songs like "It's a Wonderful World." Kubrin's vocal approach and choices of material partly recall Mel Tormé, though his straightforward style lacks Tormé's flair and flourishes. Kubrin really enjoys slowing ballads down to a snail's pace, turning them into intimate late-night conversations between himself and one or two barflies. He's equally contented with easy rolling songs like "Nice Work if You Can Get It," though overall, Thought About You is a relaxed set. Kubrin, Hanni, and Coffman are quite comfortable together, which seems like a prerequisite for trio work, and all three know when to jump in and when to stay out of one another's way. The solo piano and guitar work are solid, though the sparks never really fly thanks to the mellow material and the trio's mellow approach. Kubrin and company have turned in a respectable effort, sure to please mainstream jazz fans. ~ Ronnie D.Lankford Jr. https://www.allmusic.com/album/thought-about-you-mw0000461969

Personnel:  Norm Kubrin, piano & vocals; Bob Hanni, guitar; Don Coffman, bass

I Thought About You

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Norm Kubrin - Shootin' High: The Songs of Jimmy McHugh

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:45
Size: 108,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:29)  1. It's a Most Unusual Day
(4:07)  2. I'm Shooting High
(5:41)  3. I'm in the Mood For Love
(3:17)  4. Let's Get Lost
(4:27)  5. A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening
(4:04)  6. Exactly Like You
(3:34)  7. I Feel a Song Coming On
(4:24)  8. Don't Blame Me
(4:03)  9. I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me
(2:03) 10. When My Sugar Walks Down the Street
(4:22) 11. I Can't Give You Anything but Love
(3:07) 12. On the Sunny Side of the Street

Shootin' High: The Songs of Jimmy McHugh was produced by world renowned jazz pianist Ray Kennedy. It features many of New York's finest jazz recording artists including: Ray Kennedy-Piano; Tom Kennedy-Bass; Tony Tedesco-Drums; Joe Cohn-Guitar; Chuck Redd-Vibes; Harry Allen-Sax; Glen Drews-trumpet .Vocalist/pianist Norm Kubrin demontrates his love for the American Songbook in this superb collection of Jimmy McHugh tunes. Kennedy's arrangements and Kubrin's interpretation of these McHugh classics make a most enjoyable listening experience! https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/normkubrin

Shootin' High: The Songs of Jimmy McHugh

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