Tierney Sutton: Blue in Green
BySutton's latest, titled Blue in Green, is a compilation of compositions by Bill Evans or songs associated with him. Evans's "Waltz for Debby" is included, of course, but also his equally lovely and seldom-recorded gem titled "Tiffany," which he wrote for his drummer Joe La Barbera's daughter at her birth. Interestingly, Tiffany herself wrote the lyrics when she was only sixteen. The haunting title song "Blue in Green" is a personal favorite, enhanced with a touching lyric by singer Meredith d'Ambrosio. "Very Early" is a bewitching Evans composition (with lyrics by Carolyn Hall) and Sutton's version is Circean. But there are many such high points on this superior CD. For example, it is not wall-to-wall ballads. Sutton shows her scatting chops on a quick romp through the Johnny Mercer standard "Autumn Leaves," and the calypso-tinged introduction to "Someday My Prince Will Come" is another high point.
She is the complete jazz singer: she invents like an instrumentalist, has impeccable pitch, stretches time to suit her taste - and, all the while, makes lyrics believable. Sutton has worked with the same musicians for a while now, and their familiarity is evident in tight quartet playing. Christian Jacob is one of the very best of the younger piano players. Bassist Trey Henry is also most supportive and inventive, as is drummer Ray Brinker. This group is not just a trio with singer - it's an integrated jazz quartet. Sutton once said "Beautiful melodies should not be burdened with distractions." Amen to that. Sutton creates beautiful melodies and without distractions. This is a most impressive program and Sutton performs each selection with much joy. As the saying goes, "Everybody digs Bill Evans." With this latest release, Blue in Green, everyone can and should also now dig Tierney Sutton. Highly recommended.
Track Listing
1. Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) (Waller/Williams) - 5:06 2. Blue in Green (Bill Evans and Miles Davis) - 4:48 3. Autumn Leaves (Kozma/Mercer/Prevert) - 4:14 4. Turn Out the Stars (Bill Evans/Gene Lees) - 2:49 5. Never Let Me Go (Ray Evans/Jay Livingston) - 6:17 6. Sometime Ago (Sergio Mihanovich) - 3:39 7. Very Early (Bill Evans/Carolyn Hall) - 5:23 8. You and the Night and the Music (Dietz/Schwartz) - 3:55 9. Detour Ahead (Carter/Ellis/Frigo) - 5:47 10. Someday My Prince Will Come (Churchill/Morey) - 3:44 11. Just You, Just Me (Greer/Klages) - 2:01 12. Waltz For Debby / Tiffany (Bill Evans/Gene Lees) - 5:14 13. We Will Meet Again (Bill Evans) - 4:23 14. Old Devil Moon (Harburg/Lane) - 5:14
Personnel
Tierney Sutton - vocals Christian Jacob - piano Trey Henry - bass
Album information
Title: Blue in Green | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Telarc Records
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Instrument: Voice / vocals
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