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Eugenie Jones: Eugenie
by Richard J Salvucci
Eugenie Jones seems to be another one of those singers who did not start out as one but got there as soon as she could. Make no mistake, she ended up in the right profession, self-confessedly in the tradition of Nina Simone and Abbey Lincoln. Jones writes as well, and several of her own songs, “Starlight Starbright," “Hold Back the Night," “It's OK," “Nothing Better" and “Say What You Will" round out a recording of a selection of classics by ...
Continue ReadingA Conversation with Trumpeter Gil Defay
by UDEiGWE
Gil Defay's new album, It's All Love draws from his background in jazz, soul, and hiphop to create a collection of rich and accessible tunes that are all crafted with a generous dose of love. Join me and Gil as we talk about Mariah Carey, growing up a preacher's son, playing all F's on the trumpet, and a bunch of other related stuff. It's All Love features Ansy Defay on tenor/soprano saxophones and vocals, Rakiem Walker on ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
Nothing Better
From: EugenieBy Gil Defay
