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Mundell Lowe: Haunted Heart
ByThe session includes two finger-popping instrumentals: lively takes on "There's a Small Hotel and Lowe's own "Big Star, Little Star. The other nine tracks add Ferguson's pure Irish tenor, with the kind of phrasing that makes each lyric a personal story. There's an ideal balance here between ballads and swingers, with a witty Mose Allison tune spicing the mix ("I Don't Worry About a Thing ).
Highlights are impossible to pick in such a fine collection. And whatever the tempo or mood, these two are as comfortable and expressive with each other as old friends rocking on a porch; their conversation is so easy and natural that it invites the listener to pull up a chair. The fact that they are each absolute masters of their instruments makes the pleasure complete.
In a field crowded with female vocalists and Sinatra/Tormé wannabes, Ferguson's elegant, eloquent singing is a rare treasure. This, together with the exceptional guitar/bass interplay, makes Haunted Heart the perfect antidote to a noisy, clanging, cynical world. Take two listens and call me in the morningthough I doubt you'll want to stop at two.
Track Listing
Gone With The Wind; Detour Ahead; Haunted Heart; I Don't Worry About A Thing; There's A Small Hotel; Mean To Me; Close Enough For Love; Very Early - Waltz For Debby; My Foolish Heart; Big Star, Little Star; I'll Be Seeing You.
Personnel
Mundell Lowe
guitarMundell Lowe: guitar; Jim Ferguson: bass, vocals.
Album information
Title: Haunted Heart | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Lilys Dads
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