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Christine Hitt: You
ByTalking Out of School. Hitt came by her musicianship honestly, being the daughter of two musicians. She is classically-trained, having degrees in music the Universities of Minnesota and Arizona. She began playing jazz while a member of the United States Air Force Band and has worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Marilyn McCoo, and the Tommy Dorsey orchestra. She currently teaches jazz studies at Webster University.
Soto Voce. Christine Hitt’s voice has a very pleasant and pliant tone that enables her to readily interpret standards as disparate as “I’ve Got a Crush On You” and “Dream a Little Dream of Me. For her debut recording for the fledgling label MAXJAZZ, Hitt is joined by the able talents of drummers Tom Kennedy, Jeff Hamilton, who both deftly use brushes on the majority of cuts. Guitarist Rick Haydon and Clarinetists Scott Alberici shine on “Moonlight” and “In A Mellow Tone”, respectively.
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To is a wholly satisfying survey of deftly performed standards that should make content even the fussiest listener. It expresses the true spirit of jazz.
Track Listing
1. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To; 2. Sitting In A Tree; 3. Beautiful Love; 4. What'll I Do; 5. Dream A Little Dream Of Me; 6. Moonlight; 7. Thou Swell; 8. Sometime Ago; 9. A Time For Love; 10. Moonglow; 11. I've Got A Crush On You; 12. Joy Spring; 13. My Foolish Heart; 14. What Is This Thing Called Love; 15. In A Mellow Tone.
Personnel
Christine Hitt
vocalsChristine Hitt: Vocals and Piano; Jeff Hamilton, Todd Strait: Drums; Tom Kennedy: Acoustic Bass; Scott Alberici: Clarinet; Rick Haydon: Guitar; Ray Kennedy: Piano.
Album information
Title: You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To | Year Released: 1999 | Record Label: MAXJAZZ