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Mary Foster Conklin: These Precious Days
ByThe session opens with "Summertime." This is not the George Gershwin classic, but rather has lyrics that are unmistakably from the pen of the Canadian poet and iconic songwriter Leonard Cohen. Conklin delivers them with panache and resonance. "Just A Little Lovin'" by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil trips along in singular fashion with Conklin covering the importance of the simple things in life message with an earthy charm. Di Martino and Caswell offer well thought out interjections.
For an interesting change of pace, the Dory and André Previn number "Just For Now" is set to a samba beat led by guitarist Guilherme Monteiro and percussionist Samuel Torres, who keep the fire stoked. Conklin covers the number with brisk proficiency and tasteful restraint. The sardonic and hip songwriter /pianist Dave Frishberg hooked up with pianist Alan Broadbent to pen "Heart's Desire." Conklin inhabits this story of love and longing without rigidity or stifling nostalgia.
The final two cuts are more recognizable compositions. The first is Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Until It's Time For You To Go" and then the Kurt Weill/Maxwell Anderson popular standard "September Song." Conklin delivers the first with a strong lyrical footing and evocative coloration. On the second, sympathetically supported by Di Martino and Caswell, she reaches out on an emotional level to deliver a rendition filled with unhurried revelation.
Track Listing
Summertime; Some Cats Know; Just a Little Lovin'; Come in From the Rain; Scars; Just For Now; A Little White Ship; Heart's Desire; Rainbow; Until It's Time for You To Go; September Song.
Personnel
Mary Foster Conklin
vocalsJohn di Martino
pianoSara Caswell
violinEd Howard
bassVince Cherico
drumsGuilherme Monteiro
guitarSamuel Torres
percussionAlbum information
Title: These Precious Days | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: Mock Turtle Music
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About Mary Foster Conklin
Instrument: Vocals
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