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Inger Marie Gundersen: Make This Moment
Make This Moment features a unique mix of new songs, standards, and classic pop/rock offerings. "Let It Be Me, popularized by the Everly Brothers, doesn't necessarily lend itself to extended improvisation, but it does give Gundersen the chance to caress the lovely melody with her smoky voice. She also offers a tender version of the perennial "Always On My Mind.
Gundersen's band offers sympathetic, yet unobtrusive support. A medley of "Fool on the Hill and "Nature Boy features a sensitive saxophone solo by Øivind G. Stømer, who is the son of Gundersen. However, for the most part, the performances remain lean and free of any showy solos. The focus is on the songs.
Make This Moment is an encouraging debut solo recording by a promising talent. Gundersen and her band treat their material with the utmost respect and delicacy. The album is a refreshingly tasteful affair.
Track Listing
Let It Be Me; Make This Moment; Blame It On My Youth; Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow; But Beautiful; Melancholy Blue; Fool On The Hill/Nature Boy; Song For You Far Away; Always On My Mind; Just A Song Before I Go; Sebastian's Waltz
Personnel
Inger Marie Gundersen
vocalsInger Marie Gundersen-vocals; Oscar Jansen-piano; Ole Kristian Kvamme-bass; Geir Age Johnsen-drums; Kristoffer Hansen-arrangement and piano on track 9;
Album information
Title: Make This Moment | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Kultur & Spetakkel
About Inger Marie Gundersen
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