Jazz for aficionados
The 0-10: Singers like these are my absolute favorite form of Jazz. But good ones are hard to find. I was hooked on LH&R from the day I first heard "Cloudburst". I was amazed because I heard and understood every word!! The clip you sent with Bavan, sounds better than the stuff with Ross. Ross could get shrill at times. Hard on the ears. I think she ruined "sing a song of basie" by singing in an octave too high. I don't blame her, the arranger is at fault. I knew of the arrival of Bavan, and I think I have one CD with her. I will search out the tune you sent. very nice. The manhattan Transfer is my current favorite. The last one of theirs I bought was "swing". Excellent. They are with 'Stephane Grappelli' and 'Asleep at the Wheel'. I think the Swing refers to Texas Swing. Good Stuff. And last but not least, Janis Siegel is a FOX! 'The New York voices' are just a little bit too New Yorkish for my taste. Great voices, but the arrangements are too 'sophisticated'. I hesitate to use that word, might give The Frogman the big head. The only other group like these that I am familiar with is 'The Swingle Singers'. Have them with MJQ and another with Oscar Peterson. Didn't like either. I think they are based in Europe. Thanks for the lead on LH&B. BTW, I get "Andy Bey and the Bey Sisters" tomorrow. Maybe I will have good news. Cheers |
*****She's maybe a little more grimy, ***** I assume you meant to say 'Gritty'. I would hate to think of Nina as grimy. :) I love the woman. Nina Simone is a unique talent. I would recommend the 4 CD set "Four Women" if you want to get into her music. I don't consider London a Jazz singer. She is awesome at what she does, but I would not consider it Jazz. I am not familiar with Johnny Dyani, but I will search him out. Thanks for the tip. Cheers |
Rok, since you like vocals of the religious persuasion, here's one especially for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF0yNKroigk Enjoy the music. |
****Rok, since you like vocals of the religious persuasion, here's one especially for you.****** Wunderbar!!! Maravilloso!!! Merveilleux!!! Wonderful!!! Do you know how hard it is to find music like this, sung like this. Reminds me of the Fisk University folks. And this appears to be a good source of other good music. I checked out the brass group also. Great stuff!! I like the venue also. Intimate. Our OP does not speak often, but when he does, wow!! Thanks for the clip and site. I will visit it often. And I suspect, I am not the only person here that likes "Vocals of the Religious Persuasion. :) Cheers |
