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Alma Micic: Introducing Alma
Alma Micic has a nice way with a ballad and opens with the Strayhorn/Ellington "Day Dream," then moves on to an up-tempo, non-bossa "Corcovado." She mixes more ballads like "Something to Live For" and "But Beautiful" with swingers like "Yesterdays" and "I Remember You," on which Micic demonstrates a decent scatting ability. The original composition, "That April Day," has traces of the Ellington classic "Chelsea Bridge" and Micic offers a vocal version of Wayne Shorter's "Infant Eyes" with uncredited lyrics.
Of special mention is the piano trio led by Brandon McCune that provides fine support with bassist Sean Conty and drummer Israel Bannerman. McCune demonstrates mastery of block chording in the manner of Red Garland.
Track Listing
Day Dream, Corcovado, Close Your Eyes, Yesterdays, That April Day, Sejdefu Majka Budjase, Infant Eyes, I Remember You, But Beautiful
Personnel
Alma Micic
vocalsAlma Micic, voice; Brandon McCune,piano; Sean Conly, bass; Israel Bannerman,drums.
Album information
Title: Introducing Alma | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: CTA Records