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Voice/bass combinations are not unusual in jazz.
Sheila Jordan
has made classic recordings with bass players
Harvie Swartz
and
Arlid Anderson
.
Nancy King
Glen Moore
have maintained this tradition and
Jay Leonhart
has performed with a large roster of singers. But the similarity between those endeavors and this album ends there. Chicago-based vocalist
Jackie Allen
and classically trained bass player and composer
Hans Sturm
have put together a daring, serious, sensuous, and often intense musical experience over the course of 72 minutes. The flexibility of both these musicians is striking, especially
Allen
. Her voice takes on more shapes and forms than one has the right to expect from human vocal chords. It can be husky, sexy, gracefully pure, and most of all, passionate. She also can sing straight as on
"I Want to Be Happy."
But most of the time she is twisting and turning her voice as she creates a variety of emotions and images, particularly with pieces written by
Sturm
. For
"Blackwater,'
inspired by the late beat poet
Allen Ginsberg
's
Howl
,
hums while
has a telephone conversation with someone obviously distraught and depressed as only
's side of the conversation is heard. Here, his bass takes on an eerie, spongy sound. On
"Green Dolphin Street"
her voice becomes an instrument as she duos with
's bass before moving into a straightforward rendition of the lyrics. This, as much as any track, demonstrates her perfect pitch. The intonation never wavers. But it is on
"Landscapes"
where
's vocal dexterity is brought to bear the most. On this five-movement modern oratorio, we are treated to a declamation of several of today's tragedies within the framework of sounds linked to geographic locations.
shows throughout this session that he is a master of the double bass. He makes it sound like a guitar, a violin, and a horn as he strums, plucks, slides, and bows. He does more than accompany
; he is an equal partner. This album ups the ante for voice/bass combination. It demands serious and committed listening.
Landscapes: Bass Meets Voice
will leave most breathless. It is unique and entertaining and recommended. ~ Dave Nathan
Sheila Jordan
has made classic recordings with bass players
Harvie Swartz
and
Arlid Anderson
.
Nancy King
Glen Moore
have maintained this tradition and
Jay Leonhart
has performed with a large roster of singers. But the similarity between those endeavors and this album ends there. Chicago-based vocalist
Jackie Allen
and classically trained bass player and composer
Hans Sturm
have put together a daring, serious, sensuous, and often intense musical experience over the course of 72 minutes. The flexibility of both these musicians is striking, especially
Allen
. Her voice takes on more shapes and forms than one has the right to expect from human vocal chords. It can be husky, sexy, gracefully pure, and most of all, passionate. She also can sing straight as on
"I Want to Be Happy."
But most of the time she is twisting and turning her voice as she creates a variety of emotions and images, particularly with pieces written by
Sturm
. For
"Blackwater,'
inspired by the late beat poet
Allen Ginsberg
's
Howl
,
hums while
has a telephone conversation with someone obviously distraught and depressed as only
's side of the conversation is heard. Here, his bass takes on an eerie, spongy sound. On
"Green Dolphin Street"
her voice becomes an instrument as she duos with
's bass before moving into a straightforward rendition of the lyrics. This, as much as any track, demonstrates her perfect pitch. The intonation never wavers. But it is on
"Landscapes"
where
's vocal dexterity is brought to bear the most. On this five-movement modern oratorio, we are treated to a declamation of several of today's tragedies within the framework of sounds linked to geographic locations.
shows throughout this session that he is a master of the double bass. He makes it sound like a guitar, a violin, and a horn as he strums, plucks, slides, and bows. He does more than accompany
; he is an equal partner. This album ups the ante for voice/bass combination. It demands serious and committed listening.
Landscapes: Bass Meets Voice
will leave most breathless. It is unique and entertaining and recommended. ~ Dave Nathan
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