Brand: LINN RECORDS

Format: sacd

Release Date: 01-03-2011

Details: Witchcraft is the result of the dynamic collaboration between Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett. This album contains a thoughtful selection of songs from the Cy Coleman songbook. brbrTogether, this collection weaves together the opposing talents of the sultry jazz sensation Claire Martin and the polished, savvy keyboard skills and compositional insight of Richard Rodney Bennett. Martin's strength as one of the best interpreters of the Great American Songbook shines through in this recording. The smoky elegance of her vocal sculpts itself around the smooth flowing textures of the piano accompaniment and the occasional vocal repartee of Bennett. brbrThe result of this established partnership is mesmerising music that takes you back to a wonderful and simpler time of yesteryear.brbr'...touching, clever, beautifully poised and deceptively casual-sounding.' The Observerbrbr'Martin's jazz virtuosity adds another dimension. When her honeyed timbre slips into the lower register she captures the romance of a Ben Webster tenor solo.' (four stars) The Timesbrbr'...every one is a small gem.' (four stars) Jazzwisebrbr'...the result is one timeless version of a song after another...Unequivocally recommended.' Jazz Journalbrbr'Martin's beautifully delivered interpretations are spot-on whatever the mood of the song...' The Scotsmanbrbr'...a joy to hear.' (four stars) Scotland on Sunday

UPC: 691062035927

EAN: 0691062035927

Binding: audioCD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood