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George Graham: How About Me?
>P>If it weren't for Graham's jazz background, this album would fall into the easy listening or smooth jazz category. It's all very pretty, there is little here that's innovative or improvisional, except of course, for the means used to originate much of the music. As for the real players, Calabria McChesney adds a romantic violin to "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" and Cathy del Russo's English Horn embellishes "Willow Weep for Me". Kubis' contributions have been mentioned and the Florence piano holds up its end on such cuts as "That's All"
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Given Graham's virtuosity, I wish I could be more enthusiastic about this album of mostly well known ballads. It doesn't quite reach the level of Bobby Hackett's work with Jackie Gleason. The best one can say is that it makes very pretty but unintrusive music for reading or dinner. Visit Graham on the Internet at www.trumpetgeorge.com.
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How About Me?; What
Personnel
George Graham, flugelhorn, with Tom Kubis, soprano, alto sax and His Electric Orchestra. Special guests Bob Florence, piano; Bob McChesney, trombone; Trey Henry, bass; Ray Brinker, drums; Calabria McChesney, violin; Catherine del Russo, English horn.
Album information
Title: How About Me? | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Pippo Avenue
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