Jazz
Amanda Carr - Vocals
Adi Yeshaya - Arranger, Assistant Music Director, Conductor
Andy Farber - Arranger
Arnie Krakowsky - Clarinet, Sax (Tenor)
Bronislaw Suchanek - Bass, Group Member
David Chapman - Clarinet, Group Member, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Ed Nute - Photography
Eric Antoniou - Cover Photo
George Murphy - Group Member, Trombone
James Gavin - Liner Notes
Jeff Galindo - Group Member, Trombone
John Wilkins - Group Member, Guitar
Lin Biviano - Flugelhorn, Group Member, Trumpet
Mark Pinto - Clarinet, Group Member, Sax (Alto)
Pat Stout - Flugelhorn, Group Member, Trumpet
Peter Kontrimas - Engineer, Mixing
Scott Deogburn - Flugelhorn, Group Member, Trumpet
Tim David Kelly - Group Member, Trombone
After two highly successful small group releases (bTender Trap/b '05 bSoon/b '07), it's only natural that this quintet neatly fits into its larger configuration: a powerfully tasty 16-piece big band led by drummer Kenny Hadley with the vocal lacings of Amanda Carr. Again, they choose those underexposed gems from the American Songbook and treat them to superb arrangements from some notable names of our time. Amanda's clear and pure voice is the perfect thread that dynamically weaves through this exciting collection of spirited and inventive performances. With their fierce, but organic approach, echoing the sound of bands like Stan Kenton, Woody Herman or even Boston's own Herb Pomeroy, this group offering will satisfy both the big band enthusiast and the discerning palate that appreciates a singer who can sing the tunes with honesty and without vocal aerobics. |
