Jazz Articles about Tuey Connell

like 125

Tuey Connell: Under the Influence

by Terrell Kent Holmes
November 17, 2003

On Under the Influence, Tuey Connell displays a versatility that transcends his singing. He also plays the guitar and banjo and contributes a trio of original songs to the lineup. The band supporting his effort is top-notch: Steve Klink on piano, Henning Gailing on bass, Markus Rieck on drums and Geof Bradfield on tenor sax. On the introspective ballad “I Thought About You" Connell adds suitably slow phrasing. And the band plays ably behind him, especially Bradfield, ...