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Emilie Claire Barlow: Tribute
Barlow is a true jazz singer. Not limiting herself to stating the lyrics, she works hard to have her voice be part of the ensemble. The full flavor of her vocal endeavors is heard on such tunes as a wildly swinging "Air Mail Special" (quoting from tunes associated with Ella Fitzgerald) and the Annie Ross/Wardell Gray vocalese anthem, "Twisted." The result is an exciting and dazzling presentation. Barlow sets aside scat for a sweet rather than dissolute rendition of "Lush Life." This is part of a Strayhorn medley that is highlighted by trumpet and trombone solos on "Chelsea Bridge" by Messrs. Basso and Russ Little, respectively. The medley also showcases the recently departed Moe Koffman's alto on "Take the "A" Train" with Barlow chipping in with some more Ella Fitzgerald like scatting.
Barlow has all the equipment for a fine career as a singer. She has a good feel for what she sings, effective wordless vocalizing technique, which she shouldn't let dominate her presentation, and good taste in what she selects to sing. This album with the best of both vocalizing and ensemble playing is recommended.
Track Listing
Medley: Air Mail Special/It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got that Swing*; Aguas de Marco; Twisted#; La Belle Dame Sans Regret; Strayhorn Medley*#: Lush Life/Chelsea Bridge/Take the "A" Train; Summer Song; De Flor Em Flor (from Flower to Flower); Spain; Jobim Medley#: Dindi/Zingaro/Desafinado; Moon Indigo
Personnel
Emilie-Claire Barlow - Vocals/Percussion; Moe Koffman - Alto Sax*; Vern Dorge - Clarinet/Alto Sax; Perry White - Baritone sax; Dave Dunlop, Ray Podhornik - Trumpet; Guido Basso#, Steve McDade - Trumpet/Flugelhorn; Russ Little, Terry Promane - Trombone; Rob Plitch - Guitar; Tom Szczesniak - Piano; Brian Barlow - Drums/Percussion/Shaker/Piano; Scott Alexander - Bass; John Johnson - Soprano Sax; John Johnson - Tenor & Soprano Sax/Clarinet; Bob Leonard - Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax
Album information
Title: Tribute | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Rhythm Tracks
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