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The DVD portion of this release features a 5.1 surround sound mix, photo gallery, and liner notes.
This is a DualDisc, which contains a CD on one side of the disc and a DVD on the other.
Jane Monheit's NEVER NEVER LAND presents a series of jazz standards skillfully re-imagined for the 21st century. Her warm, wise voice and sophisticated arrangements (discreet vocal overdubs, unexpected Latin grooves, a cappella moments) and style provide a nice, personal twist on classics such as "Please Be Kind," "My Foolish Heart," and "I Got it Bad (and That Ain't Good)". All this, and the rich, tart, bluesy saxophones of legends Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman, too.
This CD/DVD audio dualdisc includes 12 tracks by the jazz star. DVD features include 5.1 surround sound, liner notes, and artist photos.
Recorded at Sear Sound, New York, New York on January 13 & 14, 2000. Includes liner notes by Michael Bourne.
Personnel: Jane Monheit (vocals); Hank Crawford (alto saxophone); David "Fathead" Newman (tenor saxophone, flute); Kenny Barron (piano); Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar); Ron Carter (bass); Lewis Nash (drums).
Entertainment Weekly (10/22/00, p.79) - "There's always room for another good singer, however conservative, in the jazz pool, and Monheit fits the bill..." - Rating: B
Down Beat (9/00, p.62) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...A nicely understated debut that bodes well for an ingenue. Her voice is airy, sweet and soft...yet she can set it on edge..."
JazzTimes (12/00, p.128) - "...Monheit has a rich, vibrant voice and strong musical instincts..." Never Never Land Review
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