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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

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

Liner Note Author: Sathima Bea Benjamin.

Recording information: Milestone Studios, Cape Town, South Africa (02/18/2002-02/20/2002).

Arranger: Sathima Bea Benjamin.

Personnel: Sathima Bea Benjamin (vocals); Sathima Bea Benjamin; Stephen Scott (piano); Basil Moses (electric bass); Lulu Gontsana (drums).

Audio Mixer: John Murray Anderson .

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List Price $15.98 (You save $3.79)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Vocal CDs, Jazz Vocals, Jazz
Label Ekapa
Orig Year 2002
All Time Sales Rank   200026  
CD Universe Part number 7031080
Discs 1
Release Date Mar 21, 2006
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Sathima Bea Benjamin
Engineer John Murray Anderson
Personnel Stephen Scott - piano
Stephen Scott - piano
Basil Moses - electric bass
Lulu Gontsana - drums
Sathima Bea Benjamin - vocals
Sathima Bea Benjamin Musical Echoes Songs


Sathima Bea Benjamin Musical Echoes Album Track Listing



Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.All Too Soon
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Caravan
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Falling in Love with Love
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.I'll Follow My Secret Heart
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.They Say It's Wonderful
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Musical Echoes
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Someone to Watch Over Me
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Something to Live For
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Star Eyes

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Haven't heard her stuff since 96, when her album with Duke Ellington was released. 10 years later, she still sounds amazing - throwing in some Cape Town grooves into jazz standards. Stephen Scott works with her really well - hadn't heard the bassist or drummer before (I think they're both South Africans), but they fill out a wonderful group.
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