| | Sathima Bea Benjamin Musical Echoes CD Sathima Bea Benjamin Discography of CDs
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South African jazz legend Sathima Bea Benjamin's 2002 album "Musical Echoes" is now available here for the first time in the U.S. in 2006. Bringing longtime pianist and collaborator Stephen Scott to Cape Town with her, Sathima teamed up with two South Af
Personnel: Sathima Bea Benjamin (vocals); Sathima Bea Benjamin; Stephen Scott (piano); Basil Moses (electric bass); Lulu Gontsana (drums). Audio Mixer: John Murray Anderson . Liner Note Author: Sathima Bea Benjamin. Recording information: Milestone Studios, Cape Town, South Africa (02/18/2002-02/20/2002). Arranger: Sathima Bea Benjamin. Nearly four decades after her debut recording, South African singer Sathima Bea Benjamin is still in top form on these 2002 studio sessions. Her voice has deepened over time, but it is more like a fine wine aging well, as her intonation and diction are flawless. Accompanied by pianist Stephen Scott, bassist Basil Moses, and drummer Lulu Gontsana, Benjamin wrote all of the arrangements, including a number of infrequently performed gems and fresh approaches to standards. Note in particular the prominent African rhythm in her scoring of "Falling in Love with Love" (backed by Moses' dancing bass and Gontsana's lively brushwork) and the invigorating, very refreshing take of "Star Eyes" (featuring the full trio). Because Duke Ellington was instrumental in recording Benjamin's first album (though the tapes were lost and it wasn't issued until 34 years later), it should be no surprise that she includes several selections from his vast repertoire. The brisk rhythm underneath her effective vocal of "All Too Soon" adds a playful touch that is not usually present. "Caravan" is often played at a ridiculously fast tempo, but she reverts to its exotic roots with a languid interpretation that is easy to savor. The less familiar songs include valuable renditions of the wistful "I'll Follow My Secret Heart" and the bittersweet "They Say It's Wonderful." Benjamin and Scott jointly composed the reflective ballad "Musical Echoes." There is an air of informality throughout the CD as countdowns, brief discussions, and announcements of takes are left in place prior to the start of each selection. Warmly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden
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$13.85 Personnel: Jerry Gonzalez (trumpet, congas, percussion); Diego el Cigala (vocals); Israel Sandoval (guitar, electric guitar); Israel Sandoval (electric guitar); Juan José Suarez Paquete (flamenco guitar); Israel "Piraña" Suarez (tabla); Israel Suarez (percussion); Niño Josele (flamenco guitar). Recording information: Music & Media, NY (02/2001); Musiquina, Madrid, Spain (02/2001). Photographer: Christopher Drukker. Trumpeter/percussionist Jerry Gonzalez is best known for playing Afro-Cuban jazz and leading the Fort ...
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