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Jeannie Tanner: Words And Music
ByThe songs written by Tanner are universally attractive albeit undemanding and evoke a fusion of pop and jazz. Sometimes there are blues numbers too such as "Can't Believe That It's You" featuring Michele Thomas on vocals and Neal Alger on stinging Johnny Winter-like guitar. There are finger snappers such as "Promise Me The Moon" featuring Rose Colella who also appears on CD 1's opener "That Word." The arrangements too are good as evidenced on the brass-rich "Kiss Me" with smoky vocals from Kimberly Gordon who also executes a sultry Billie Holiday-esque delivery on "Mr Midnight."
Whilst the songsgood as they areare unlikely to find their way into the Great American Songbook, they are in the main, robust and well-crafted, benefitting from often quite moving, sentimental lyrics. The vocalists assembled for this recording are all more than capable and do a fine job. But it's Tanner herself who delivers her project of words and music with excellent skill and judgement that must invite unequivocal praise. Although Tanner didn't sing on this recording date, she certainly had her work cut out. In addition to her role as executive producer she also produced all the vocal and horn sessions and played trumpet. Not many musicians are capable of pulling off something of this magnitude with such seemingly insouciant ease.
Track Listing
CD 1: That Word; Wait for Me; Endless Joy; Reflections in Mirrors; You Can Kiss Me into Anything; Remembering; Fred and Ginger; Mr. Midnight; Can’t Believe That It's You; Come Along for the Ride. CD 2: Kiss Me; Red; Vegas; Be Strong; You’ll Always Have My Heart; It's Never Too Late; My Whole World Is You; I'm Whistling a Tune; Promise Me the Moon.
Personnel
Jeannie Tanner
trumpetAlyssa Allgood, Rose Colella, Elaine Dame, Kimberly Gordon, Paul Marinaro, Tammy McCann, Jeff Meegan, Typhanie Monique, Andy Pratt, Abigail Riccards, Michele Thomas, Amy Yassinger: vocals; Dan Murphy: piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ; Neal Alger, Andy Pratt: guitar; Chris Madsen: saxophone; Elaine Dame: flute: Jeannie Tanner: trumpet; Adam Thornburg: trombone; Cory Bigerstaff: bass; Darren Scorza: drums; Hawk Quartet: Katherine Hughes, Carol Kalvonijian: violin; Benton Wedge: viola; Jill Kaeding: cello.
Album information
Title: Words And Music | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Tanner Time Records