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Hannah Gill: Spooky Jazz. Vol. 2
by Kyle Simpler
In most cases, seasonal albums get shelved after the holiday passes, but Hannah Gill's Spooky Jazz Vol. 2 is an exception. Although it might appear to be a novelty record centered on Halloween-themed songs, the music here transcends the holiday, offering a collection of tunes enjoyable throughout the year. Although the selections here are overall light-hearted and whimsical, this is by no means a comedy record. Much like Slim Gaillard's music, Hannah Gill's material entertains and ...
Continue ReadingHannah Gill: Everybody Loves a Lover
by Pierre Giroux
Hannah Gill has a passion for jazz and draws her inspiration from the likes of Blossom Dearie, Anita O'Day and Ella Fitzgerald. On this debut release Everybody Loves a Lover, Gill takes on eleven swing-era standards, and while staying true to the original music, she infuses them with her style, which is inflected with blues and soul. Supporting her on this album is a septet of talented musicians who share her enthusiasm for danceable rhythms and melodic riffs. They are ...
Continue ReadingBill Evans, Nicholas Payton, Billie Holiday & Hannah Gill
by Joe Dimino
From rising star Canadian vocalist Hannah Gill, we begin the 824th Episode of Neon Jazz with music from her release Everybody Loves a Love quicklly followed by one if her musicial influences, Billie Holiday. We also get a dose of new music from Pablo Masis, Nicholas Payton and John Lang. In between, we hear tunes from emerging artists Eunmi Lee and Sofia Goodman and we wrap up the show with Bill Evans and music from his Riverside reissue. Enjoy the ...
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