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Marty Elkins & Mike Richmond: 'Tis Autumn
ByWith Richmond's rounded sound, Elkins' easygoing delivery, a patient approach to elaboration and a focus on milder tempos, a calculus of cool underscores this entire production. From the shine of "Old Devil Moon" to the rooted swing of "In A Mellow Tone," and the cool, crisp air of "'Tis Autumn" to the vivacious "When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along," this pair proves to be playful, level-headed and perfectly in sync. Parallel thoughts and complementary gestures carry across the entire program, there's a fine balance between focal points in each performance, and every canvas reveals its beauty and general meaning in its uncluttered unfolding.
Elkins' understated scatting, Richmond's warm and wide pizzicato work, some welcome cello adornments (from the bassist) on "Stairway To The Stars" and "My Mother's Eyes," and this duo's journey as one across familiar time and space help to sell these songs with ease. Whether delivering a casual "Lullaby Of The Leaves," swinging "Honeysuckle Rose" (bound for the highlight reel), earthy "I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues" (right in Elkins' wheelhouse), or swaying and bouncing "All Or Nothing At All," these two are typically on point. They may have only first met a handful of years before recording this, but it sounds like they've been working together for ages.
Track Listing
Old Devil Moon; In A Mellow Tone; 'Tis Autumn; When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along; Stairway To The Stars; Lullaby Of The Leaves; My Mother's Eyes; Honeysuckle Rose; I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues; All Or Nothing At All.
Personnel
Marty Elkins
vocalsMike Richmond
bassAlbum information
Title: 'Tis Autumn | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Jazzheads
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