With her expressive voice and distinctive style, Judy Wexler crafts a modern, memorable, and deeply personal set backed by an all-star band.
Musicians:
Judy Wexler: Vocals Alan Pasqua: Piano & Arrangements Derek Oles: Bass Steve Hass: Drums Bob Mintzer: Tenor Sax Bob Sheppard: Soprano Sax Walt Fowler: Trumpet & Flugelhorn Larry Koonse: Guitar Alex Acuna: Percussion
Judy Wexler takes the best of the vocal jazz tradition and spins it
into something new and exciting. Her voice is warm and intimate
-- perfect for the kind of lyrical storytelling you expect from a great
jazz singer. But the songs she chooses are not the usual
suspects. With her distinctive and expressive sound, Wexler
breathes new life into songs -- from lesser known gems to underserved
tunes from the Great American Songbook. Her beautifully
subtle approach to the melodies, harmonies and rhythms of each
song create an atmosphere throughout this CD that is fresh and
deeply personal.
The arrangements and playing by piano great Alan Pasqua are a
perfect complement to Wexler's style. This music clearly
demonstrates why Grammy-nominated Pasqua is widely
respected for his gorgeous modern harmonic sensibilities. With
contributions from top tier musicians like Bob Mintzer, Bob
Sheppard, Larry Koonse, Walt Fowler, Alex Acuna, Darek
Oles, and Steve Hass, the music here shows what happens
when some of the best, most creative forces in jazz work
together. This recording is the culmination of Wexler's vision and
demonstrates why she is one the finest jazz vocalists on the
scene today.
