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Blossom Dearie: The Lost Sessions from the Netherlands | Fondamenta FON1804033

Blossom Dearie: The Lost Sessions from the Netherlands

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Label: Fondamenta

Cat No: FON1804033

Barcode: 0190758641829

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Jazz

Release Date: 29th June 2018

Contents

Artists

Blossom Dearie
Metropole Orchestra

Artists

Blossom Dearie
Metropole Orchestra

About

New York, 28 September 1998: ‘Blossom Dearie was rehearsing for a concert. Renaud Machart and I were the sole witnesses to the infinite care she took for every word and note of each song she had selected from the hundreds in her repertoire. Many were her own compositions, but she was always determined to sing her favourite authors, including Jobim, Dave Frishberg and Toots Thielemans. It was not yet noon and her voice, at each end of her range, still needed coaxing. Perfectly calm, always the true professional, she put things in place, her music as well as that of the accompanying musicians. After so many years of singing, her voice was intact, carrying perfectly, a wisp of a voice – slightly tangy – with more control than ever, one that brought meaning to each word. Among her many assets was the subtle way she had the music carry her syllables and conveyed the impression of being a ‘singer of texts’ rather than the jazz musician she truly was. Dearie, a musician, pianist and, moreover, an exceptional accompanying pianist who could go virtually unnoticed so much did her voice shine through. She accompanied herself with a skill that paired perfectly with her vocal line. Her touch was one of utmost beauty; she had a great sense of swing and impressive harmonic language. Not a single note could be removed from her piano playing, and her singing suggested more than it expressed – often romantic and tender, but sometimes subtle fractures, wit or deadpan humour came through.’

Tracklisting:
1. Discover Who I Am
2. The Music Played
3. Winchester in Apple Blossom Time
4. Who Knows Why
5. Sammy
6. Bye-Bye Country Boy
7. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
8. Sweet Georgie Fame
9. Feeling Good Being Me
10. You Have Lived in Autumn
11. Both Sides Now
12. Winchester in Apple Blossom Time
13. Bring All Your Love Along

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