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| When I Was Long Ago |
| Rebecca Martin |
| első megjelenés éve: 2010 |
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| (2010)
[ DIGIPACK ]
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| 5.180 Ft
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| 1. | For All We Know
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| 2. | But Not For Me
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| 3. | Lush Life
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| 4. | No Moon At All
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| 5. | Charly Sings
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| 6. | Cheer Up Charlie
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| 7. | Low Key Lightly (Lucky In Love)
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| 8. | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
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| 9. | Someone To Watch Over Me
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| 10. | I Didn't Know What Time It Was
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| 11. | Willow Weep For Me
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Jazz
Recorded: Clubhouse Recording Studio in Rhinebeck, New York
Rebecca Martin - vocals
Larry Grenadier - acoustic bass
Bill McHenry - tenor saxophone
Singers are usually judged by how they interpret classic songs. Singer/songwriter Rebecca Martin has been steadfast in developing her own sound that blurs the distinction between jazz and folk, but she's always been up for a challenge. When I Was Long Ago presents Martin the vocalist caressing new life into well-loved standards. She is assisted by an intimate combo featuring saxophonist Bill McHenry and bassist Larry Grenadier.
As a singer-songwriter, Rebecca Martin enjoys a solid reputation among listeners and within the industry firmly built upon her instantly recognizable voice and numerous albums of original songs. Almost as notable as Martin's singing and songwriting is her creative way in organizing sessions and live performances with some of the best musicians in music today.
So it's no surprise that Martin's last album, The Growing Season (2008, Sunnyside Records) featured notables such as guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Brian Blade. The record garnered high praise and was selected as a critic's pick in The New York Times. As a result of her unique abilities, Martin was invited to headline a full week at the Village Vanguard in New York City, a rare event, making her the first singer-songwriter to play in the legendary venue in more than 30 years. Most recently, Rebecca gained the attention of the Stanford Jazz Workshop and was invited to spearhead a songwriting program for their 2010 summer season.
But as strong as Martin is at crafting her own songs, her intimate take on standards is as unique. The Guardian commented, "….the young singer, Rebecca Martin, may even come to upstage Norah Jones and Madeleine Peyroux." Martin's eighth recording, with the enchanting title When I Was Long Ago (2010, Sunnyside Records), is a collection of eleven standards recorded in a most refreshing way.
"This particular concept began when I had the opportunity to work with Paul Motian," Martin says, recalling the genesis of her new recording. "Suggesting that I sing songs without a chordal player was a challenge I couldn't wait to try." In November of 2005, while eight months pregnant, Martin had met up with Paul, Chris Potter and Larry Grenadier at Avatar studios in New York City to sing eight of the thirteen songs that would become Motian's On Broadway Volume 4 or the Paradox of Continuity for Winter & Winter Records. She was the first singer ever to be asked by the drummer to join him on one of his record dates. They followed it up with several weeks at the Village Vanguard as well as a premiere at Carnegie Hall.
"I wanted to do a record of standards in a similar way with my trio that would feature bass and saxophone," Martin explains. "I approached the music as a songwriter and searched for the first vocal performances of each to assure that the melodies, lyrics and harmony were intact and as close as possible to the author's original intent. It's an honor to sing a song that spans 75-plus years. I think of this as an ancestral project. Working with this intention brought new meaning to these old songs."
When I Was Long Ago is a stellar and adventuresome album filled with classics, including "Lush Life," "Someone To Watch Over Me," and "But Not For Me" along with some obscure gems such as "Cheer Up Charlie," "No Moon At All," and "Kentucky Babe." The record features tenor saxophonist Bill McHenry (Guillermo Klein / Paul Motian) and bassist Larry Grenadier (The Brad Mehldau Trio / Pat Metheny).
"I have wished to make a record live to two track while implementing older recording techniques which this recording gave me the chance to do," Rebecca says. "It certainly pushes one to become a better singer and storyteller. There is nothing to hide behind and I like that."
Recorded by legendary engineer James Farber and made at the Clubhouse Recording Studio in Rhinebeck, New York, everything was in place for the best possible results.
Rebecca Martin
Active Decades: '90s and '00s
Genre: Vocal
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Folk Jazz, Contemporary Folk, Vocal Jazz, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
Rebecca Martin has been involved in the music industry in one way or another since she was a child. At eight years old, she began to perform some. Just about the time she hit her teens, she started recording at a local studio. In college, she studied jazz vocal performance. She also took voice lessons for years. Her first paying gig was in New York City, at a Japanese restaurant. The payment for her entertainment was free sushi. Even her day jobs kept her close to the music business. For a while she worked at the MTV Networks. She also served as transportation and security coordinator for the wedding of the well-known singer Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola.
Around 1992, Martin became a member of a group called Once Blue, who was signed by EMI Records. Some of the other members were sax player Mark Turner, drummer Jeff Ballard, bassist Ben Street, keyboardist Scott Kinsey, and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. The group released a couple of albums before calling it quits in February of 1997; maybe the split was brought on by the death of EMI. Instead of joining another band, Martin decided to try a solo career. One of the things she soon put together was something she named the Independence Project, an undertaking geared toward helping other developing independent artists.
As a solo singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Martin recorded her debut album on November 8, 1998. Thoroughfare is an impressive ten-track offering that was amazingly completed in one single day. She had some gifted help on the recording, including her husband, bassist Larry Grenadier, guitarist Steve Cardenas, and producer and engineer Joe Ferla. Grenadier and Cardenas are also members of her band, along with drummer Jorge Rossy and tenor sax player Bill McHenry. A few of the tunes on this first solo offering are "Goodbye My Love," "The Red Wall," "Arthur," and "Empty Hands." Martin's music is an interesting mix of rock, flavored with folk and jazz style.
---Charlotte Dillon, All Music Guide |
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