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Sally Stark: Sally Stark Sings Maxine Sullivan
ByBy approaching Sullivan more affectionately than reverentially, Stark allows the out-of-date elements to remain outdated, and in doing so all the more effectively underscores the moments of depth and universality embedded in many of Sullivan’s originals. Pianist Michael Abene’s period-appropriate arrangements and the overall musicianship of all involved transform highlight pieces like “Harlem Butterfly,” “Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now,” and the gorgeously produced “Loch Lomand” into gentle reminders of the simple pleasures of jazz’s yesteryear, and they also allow even less successful pieces like “Massachusetts and “I’m Crazy About My Baby” to raise a smile.
Instead of just another backwards-looking rehashing of jazz’s “golden age," Stark and company have distinguished themselves by producing a self-contained album of dedication to an individual’s talent and the time to which that talent belonged. Taken in this light, the museum-piece quality of the album, and even some of its at times frustrating quaintness, is not only justifiable, but guiltily endearing.
Track Listing
1. Someday Sweetheart 2. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby 3. Restless 4. Spring Isn't Everything 5. Massachusetts 6. Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now 7. Harlem Butterfly 8. It's Crazy 9. A Hundred Years From Today 10. Loch Lomand
Personnel
Sally Stark: Vocals; Mike Abene: Piano; Chip Jackson: Bass; Dennis Mackrel: Drums; James Chirillo: Guitar; Michael Hashim: Saxophone; Warren Vache: Trumpet.
Album information
Title: Sally Stark Sings Maxine Sullivan | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: Unknown label
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