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Marlene Ver Planck: My Impetuous Heart
Ver Planck has an extraordinary sense of timing and phrasing. Listen to her with Jones on the "Friends" medley, "Can't We Be Friends" and "Just Friends", with small pauses between phrases creating an in anticipation for the next line. Ver Planck can be bouncy - -Call Me Irresponsible, where Jones gets some solo time" , soulful- -"Fools Fall in Love", "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me", and poignant - - "You Must Believe in Spring." Ver Planck doesn't scat - at least not very much - but engages in sophisticated cooing and humming on "..Irresponsible" and on the introduction to Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes". Pizzarelli's guitar does yeoman, melodic, but unobtrusive work in support as Ver Planck caresses the haunting lyrics to this song penned by under valued vocalist, Bev Kelly. Excellent playing by Jones' regular bassist, Gary Mazzaroppi, takes center stage as he weaves in and out with Ver Planck on "Travelin' Light".
As advertised, the play list also includes some unfamiliar, but eminently hearable material. Marian McPartland joins with Ver Planck on McPartland's wistful "Willow Creek" Bob Dorough, whose songs are appearing on recent releases with increasing regularity, is represented by his "There's Never Been a Day". And, of course, there's the title tune "My Impetuous Heart" co-composed by Marlene's husband Billy Ver Planck, which sets the theme for the remainder of the set. My Impetuous Heart is a very enjoyable album. Visit Marlene's web page at www.marleneverplanck.com.
Track Listing
My Impetuous Heart;Fools Fall in Love; Medley: Can't We Be Friends, Just Friends; Travelin' Light;Call Me Irresponsible;Soul Eyes;I Can Hardly Wait;All in Love; You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me;The Day I Found You;Dance with Me Outside;You Must Believe in Spring;Fun to Be Fooled;Willow Creek;There's Never Been a Day;How Little We Know; We'll Be Together Again;Love Won't Let You Get Away
Personnel
Marlene Ver Planck-vocals;Hank Jones-piano;Gary Mazzaroppi-bass; Joe Cocuzzo-drums;Bucky Pizzarelli-guitar;Marian McPartland-piano;George Shearing-piano
Album information
Title: My Impetuous Heart | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: A-Records
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