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Jazz vocalist Ilona Knopfler sings in both English and French on Live the Life. Accompanied by an international band that adds its special musical flavorings, Knopfler swings, scats, and offers her expressive interpretations of music from the pens of such great composers as Ivan Lins, Thelonious Monk, Abbey Lincoln, and Thomas Dorsey among others. Opening with a great cover of "I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About," this song traverses three distinct styles. The intro is characterized by its a cappella harmonization behind Knopfler's motive development. It then segues into a bass and vocals duet in English that spotlights her comprehensive phrasing before a burst of French harmonization leads to an intense straight-ahead jazz solo by saxophonist Antonio Hart. On "Le Jazz et la Java," which is also sung in French, Knopfler engages in a conversation with trumpeter Sean Jones. This excellent call-and-response section represents one of the many great highlights on the CD and reinforces the universal idea that music erases many language barriers. Knopfler's vocal tones cover the mezzo-soprano to alto range, but on this highly entertaining offering, she eloquently alternates the harmonic rhythm, supportive and interactive comping, and soloist's viewpoint in two languages with seamless ease and professionalism. Highly recommended.. ~ Paula Edelstein
Liner Note Authors: Al Pryor; Gretchen Carhartt.
Recording information: Les Editions Du Palais; Sony Studios.
Photographer: Parish Kohanim.
Unknown Contributor Role: Brian J. McKenna.
Arrangers: Darmon Meader; Jay Ashby; Eugene Maslov; Doctor John Wilson; Alain Mallet.
Personnel: Ilona Knopfler (background vocals); Ilona Knopfler (vocals); Roger Rosenburg (baritone); Simon Shaheen (oud); Tatjana Mead Chamis (viola); Anne Williams (cello); Roger M. Rosenburg (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Mike Tamaro (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Steve Shehan (trombone, percussion); Mike Davis (trombone); Alain Mallet (piano, celesta); Allain Mallet (piano); Gildas Boclé, James Genus, Rufus Reid (bass guitar); Marcello Pellitteri (drums); Marty Ashby (guitar); Darmon Meader (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Paquito d'Rivera (clarinet); Antonio Hart (alto saxophone); Ingrid Jensen, Sean Jones, Jim Hynes (trumpet); Jay Ashby (trombone, alto trombone, percussion); Jamey Haddad (drums, percussion); Kim Nazarian (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Jay Ashby.
JazzTimes (p.121) - "[S]he embraces every ounce of the languidly assured sophistication that made the Blue Stars so enticing." Ilona Knopfler Live The Life Songs Live The Life Music Review Purchase Live The Life CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Karrin Allyson In Blue CD (2002)
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Initial pressings of WHILE YOU WEREN'T LOOKING include a Limited edition bonus CD, featuring a duet with Caitlin Cary's Whiskeytown
Breaking from the ties that bound her to Ryan Adams in her Whiskeytown days, Caitlin Cary's first full album (following her debut EP two years previous) is a beautifully realized, mature work that gently expands her boundaries while stubbornly playing to her strengths. Concentrating on her expressive, honeyed voice that falls somewhere between Fairport Convention's Sandy Denny and Linda Thompson, Cary, who co-wrote all the songs, washes her folk more on the British than American shores. Production by Chris Stamey, whose subtle approach perfectly frames these songs by placing the emphasis on Cary's marvelous singing, infuses the album with a languid, unhurried feel, giving it a comfy, low-key acoustic charm. Caitlin's violin, a major aspect of her Whiskeytown contributions, is relegated to the back burner in favor of unassuming waltzes, folk songs, and ballads, most concerning matters of the heart. While a few upbeat songs break the mood, the somber tracks that dominate this disc remain on low-boil. This showcases Cary's gorgeous voice, but the disc often gets bogged down in emotionally gripping slow tunes that, while beautifully constructed, don't resonate with the drama their lyrics so poignantly express. More variety in the textures and tempos would make for a diverse setting to better feature Cary's stunning, heartbreaking vocals. The opening "Shallow Heart, Shallow Water" shows Cary's voice soaring against jangly guitar backing and her own violin. It's also the best and most immediately captivating track. Like her photo on the cover, the other ...
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