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| 1. | The Summer Knows
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| 2. | S' Wonderful
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| 3. | Here I Am
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| 4. | Let's Fall In Love
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| 5. | Night and Day
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| 6. | Under The Milky Way
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| 7. | Tangled and Dark
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| 8. | Matte Kudasai
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| 9. | Route 66
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| 10. | You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
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Jazz
Recorded: May 2009 & February 2010, Transient Sound Studios, Chicago and Victorian Recording, Chicago
Alison Ruble - Vocals
John McLean -- Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Jim Gailloreto -- Alto Flute, Soprano and Tenor Saxophones
Karl Montzka -- B-3 Organ
Jill Kaeding -- Cello
Larry Kohut -- Acoustic Bass, Chapman Stick
Jim Widlowski -- Drums
The american (Chicago-based) vocalist again pushes the boundaries of mainstream jazz with lush, unexpected, and exciting arrangements in a program drawing from musical sources as diverse as Cole Porter, Michel Legrand, King Crimson and Emmy Lou Harris. Ruble's etheral and sublime vocals are backed by some of Chicago's top players and Origin label-mates, including guitarist & co-producer John McLean and saxophonist Jim Gailloreto. "...a sublime vocalist with an adventurous spirit ..." - Ken Dryden, All Music
Produced by Alison Ruble and John McLean
Mixed by Vjay Tellis-Nayak
Mixed at Transient Sound Studios, Chicago
Mastered by Trevor Sadler
Mastered at Mastermind Productions, Charlotte, NC
Original CD artwork: "Ashland Landscape" Series, photo etching and chine colle on paper, Alison Ruble, 2010
Design and layout by John Bishop
Vocalist A. Ruble's second CD for Origin is much like her first effort, a mix of standards and pop with embellishments of folk and rock, with arrangements again by guitarist John McLean. Gifted with a warm alto voice, Ruble starts off with an intriguing take of "The Summer Knows" (remembered by many as Michel Legrand's haunting theme written for the early 1970s film "Summer of '42") that has a rich backdrop of acoustic guitar, alto flute, plus arco cello and bass caressing her warm vocals. Most arrangers don't put a lot of thought into the scoring of the standard "Let's Fall in Love," yet McLean's brilliant chart incorporates an infectious vamp and subtle use of the strings and Jim Gailloreto's soprano sax to back Ruble's playful vocal. Though written by Bobby Troup, "Route 66" is readily identified with the late jazz pianist/vocalist Nat King Cole. Ruble's contemporary version is well out of jazz territory into soft rock, though it retains a high energy level. The newer songs from country, pop, rock and blues are a bit uneven. Emmylou Harris is a country/rock artist who has tested her musical boundaries, so it seems logical that Ruble's similar mindset would provoke her to explore her songs. Organ and acoustic guitar are prominent in Ruble's contemporary interpretation of Harris' "Here I Am." Less interesting are the country-flavored setting of King Crimson's "Matte Kudasai" (hampered by both its weak melody and forgettable lyrics) and the funky yet bland take of Bonnie Raitt's "Tangled and Dark." While this is a generally enjoyable CD by Alison Ruble, it isn't quite as strong as her debut release This is a Bird. ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi |
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