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| Songs and Moments |
| Kevin Mahogany |
első megjelenés éve: 1994
65 perc |
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| (1994)
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| 3.557 Ft
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| 1. | The Coaster
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| 2. | West Coast Blues
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| 3. | The City Lights
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| 4. | Night Flight
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| 5. | Next Time You See Me
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| 6. | Songs And Moments
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| 7. | Caravan
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| 8. | My Foolish Heart
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| 9. | Red Top
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| 10. | Jim's Ballard
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| 11. | Take The A Train
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| 12. | When I Fall In Love
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Jazz / Vocal, Standards, Vocal Jazz
Recorded: March 29 & 30, 1994
Kevin Mahogany voc
John Hicks p
Steve Wilson as, cl
Ray Drummond b
Willie Williams ts, ss
Marvin "Smitty" Smith dr
Walter Brennan fl
Arthur Blythe as
Gary Smulyan bs, bcl
Kevin Eubanks g
Michael Mossman tp
Robin Eubanks tb
This is the second release by outstanding singer Kevin Mahogany whose last year's debut album "Double Rainbow" (ENJ-7097 2) arose wide-spread attention, reaching the top position in the U.S. Gavin Report Jazz in autumn 1993. While a real blues shouter, a bop vocalist and a powerful scatter, the singer from Kansas City probably gives his very best in the ballads that are always deep-felt but never sentimental. On his debut album, Kevin's warm baritone voice met the challenge of some great jazz compositions by such as Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Bobby Watson, Bobby Timmons, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and John Lewis.
On "Songs And Moments", Kevin Mahogany again does not play it safe. Besides presenting seldom-heard lyrical versions of jazz tunes composed by trombonist Grachan Moncur, guitarist Wes Montgomery, and pianist Cedar Walton, he surprises with wonderful versions of brandnew or nearly forgotten songs like the title track "Songs & Moments", the blues "Next Time You See Me", the ballads "City Lights" and "Jim's Ballad". Furthermore, he proves his mastery in such all-time swingers as "Caravan", "Red Top" and "Take The A-Train", and gives touching renditions of Victor Young's ballads "My Foolish Heart" and "When I Fall In Love".
On the highest level of jazz performance, Kevin Mahogany again meets some of the finest players and arrangers in jazz: the excellent John Hicks Trio, guest soloists Arthur Blythe and Kevin Eubanks, and a six-horn section led by trumpeter Michael Mossman and scored by Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, and Maria Schneider. The settings range from unaccompanied duo versions to full band, while on the title track the singer is even joined by a children's choir. With this package of highlights, Kevin Mahogany should be established as one of the few great voices in all-time jazz.
In the 1990s there has been a serious shortage of male jazz singers under the age of 60, making Kevin Mahogany's "arrival" in his second Enja release quite noteworthy. A strong improviser who cannot only scat creatively but uplift lyrics, Mahogany may very well end up as a future pollwinner. He is joined on this CD by a six-piece horn section and a strong rhythm section (pianist John Hicks, bassist Ray Drummond, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith), plus there are guest appearances by altoist Arthur Blythe and guitarist Kevin Eubanks. The material (which includes Cedar Walton's "Night Flight," "Caravan," "When I Fall in Love," and the title cut by Milton Nascimento) is challenging and diverse. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Kevin Mahogany
Active Decade: '90s
Born: Jul 30, 1958 in Kansas City, MO
Genre: Vocal
Styles: Bop, Standards, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Kevin Mahogany's sudden prominence in the mid-'90s was a relief to many who felt that male jazz singers under the age of 60 were non-existent. His swinging style is reminiscent, but not derivative of, Joe Williams. Mahogany played piano, clarinet, and various saxophones while growing up before deciding to specialize in singing. He attended Baker University in Kansas and sang locally in some R&B groups. In the early '90s, Mahogany dedicated himself to jazz and, after two fine albums for Enja, he signed with Warner Bros. for LPs including 1997's Another Time Another Place and 1998's My Romance. In addition, he has recorded as a guest on dates by Elvin Jones and arranger Frank Mantooth. In fall 2000, Portrait of Kevin Mahogany was released.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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