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Walt Johnson: Ladies
by Nicholas F. Mondello
The etymology of the word troubadour" describes the term as a singer of songs of chivalry and courtly love." If that is the case, then trumpeter Walt Johnson demonstrates that he is a trumpeting troubadour nonpareil with his marvelous CD, Ladies.Using a concept thread and a classic feel, Johnson and ensemble deliver ten beautifully performed selections--with each bearing a lady's name and an association to a great singer or musician, such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Maurice ...
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