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Sara Caswell: But Beautiful
The Caswell original "Professor ABC" (dedicated to her father) is surprisingly right out of the Sonny Rollins calypso songbook and an added treat, while a version of Wayne Shorter's "Black Nile" offers a sense of adventure as respected pianist Lynne Arriale opens up the composition. Additional variety of material is provided per the inclusion of American folk music in renditions of "Shenandoah" and "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair," plus Monk's "Straight No Chaser" and the lovely Sergio Mihanovich's "Sometime Ago." Sara Caswell's sister, Rachel, adds vocals on Billy Joel's poignant ballad "And So It Goes," "Shenandoah," and Ron Carter's "Receipt Please."
Sara Caswell is the product of a musical family. Her parents were musicologists at Indiana University, where Sara studied with David Baker. She is currently a New York resident and a student at Manhattan School of Music. Her performance on this album, along with her most able group, bodes well for future recognition.
Track Listing
The Way You Look Tonight; Moon And Sand; But Beautiful; Professor ABC; Black Nile; And So It Goes; Sometime Ago; Receipt Please; Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair; Bye Bye Blackbird; Straight No Chaser; Shenandoah.
Personnel
Sara Caswell
violinSara Caswell: violin; Lynne Arriale: piano; Larry Kohut, Jeremy Allen, Steve Davis: bass; Rachel Caswell: vocals.
Album information
Title: But Beautiful | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Arbors Records