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Barbara Montgomery focuses on tunes mostly co-written by Chick Corea for this ten-song set. The vocalist has assembled more than a dozen top-rate studio musicians -- including violinist John Blake and trumpeter Terell Stafford -- to assist her as she winds through a delightfully light, swinging repertoire, which includes a few songs penned by Montgomery. At times her deep-voiced tone is reminiscent of Susannah McCorkle, particularly on the faster tracks, but Montgomery is clearly an individualist. While no boundaries are broken, and the lyrics can get syrupy, the breezy sounds combine an upbeat lilt with good intonation, a strong command of the words, and an ability to infuse them with requisite emotion. Mixing ballads with upbeat tempos, the vocalist seems to be enjoying herself. The good recording quality adds immeasurably, as the deep sound perfectly captures the vocalist's qualities. An instrumental lift comes from especially form the trumpets of Bob Meashey and Terell Stafford. ~ Steven Loewy David Byrne again..... you may ask yourself, "what is a dakini?" Wonderful things, those dakinis, gotta have 'em. They are the female sky travelers in Tibetan Buddhism. Great bliss emanates from them at all times. Needless to say, they are very cool, as well as being incredibly compassionate and wise. So here in Dakini Land I hope to give you fun stuff, compassionate stuff, stuff full of loving kindness and wisdom. That's a lot of stuff. And, please, do whatever you can to support the cause for Tibetan independence. Like not buying goods made in China--a very difficult thing to do. Read about what is happening there. Tell your friends, your acquaintances, even people you don't happen to like too much...write your senators and congressmen/women, the president and the vice-president. Please. Now--about the music.... "...a talented, adventurous performer...(Dakini Land) is a fascinating album, a collection of her silken vocal interpretations..." Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times"...like summer smoke at dusk....slightly mysterious and terribly inviting..." Neil Tesser, author of The Playboy Guide To Jazz"...able to color phrases with heart stopping sensuality and fluid virtuosity..." Tom Stoudt, Jazz Critic"...(her) kahlua-creamy voice often has an added shot of vodka for a rhythmic punctuation..." Philadelphia Inquirer"...a superb storyteller...splendid timing and phrasing...(Dakini Land is) a celebratory and irresistible collection..." Sounds of Timeless Jazz "...Montgomery's smoky voice floats...invites freedom, but, like a crystal bowl, keeps the collection of musical thoughts contained inside a glistening boundary..." Philadelphia Daily News"...a silky, soft focus voice ...an intimate, misty quality...able to negotiate octave leaps and quick-step sequences..." George Kanzler, Newark Star Ledger"...(her) voice is an excellent example of how control, feeling, and emotion can combine to create an aura so confident and musical....never losing her way, staying true to the song....twisting, turning, weaving, and riding along with the melody, she floats with a seductive tone..." Randy McElligott, jazzreview "...(her ballads are) subtle, sleek, smooth, spare...with a classy touch..." John Barrett, Jr. , Jazz Improv"...the ice cream blonde with the black coffee jazz voice..." Donald Van Deusan, Jazz Critic"...If Montgomery were a trumpeter instead of a singer, she would be reminiscent of Chet Baker and early Miles Davis...she swings like Cool School favorites Chris Conner and June Christy..." Alex Henderson, Jazz CriticDAKINI LAND, the new CD"Beautiful..." Chick CoreaAnd I swear I have never met the person who wrote this--he got the CD and some bio information and this is what he came up with...I thank him for his kind words:"Described once as an "ice cream blond with a black coffee jazz voice," resplendent vocalist Barbara Mon Barbara Montgomery Dakini Land Songs | 1. | What Game Shall We Play Today? |
| 2. | Reason Why, The |
| 3. | Miles to Go |
| 4. | Crystal Silence |
| 5. | Carousel |
| 6. | High Wire |
| 7. | 500 Miles High |
| 8. | You're Everything |
| 9. | Like a Lover  |
| 10. | Sometime Ago |
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