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The accomplished former free jazz pianist plays a set of post-bop standards and some original compositions, including an exuberant version of Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning," an introspective performance of Miles Davis's "Nardis," and his own "Prayer for New Orleans."
Liner Note Author: Ted Panken.
Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (10/02/2006).
Photographer: Gene Martin.
Personnel: Larry Willis (piano); Larry Willis; Eddie Gomez (upright bass); Joe Ford (alto saxophone); Steve Davis (trombone); Billy Drummond (drums).
Audio Mixer: Rudy Van Gelder.
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"First you bleed...then the terror begins" is the catch phrase for the film Carnivore, its very strange soundtrack album finding release licensed via an Illinois company, Dark Star Records. The 35-minute CD is officially listed as "Music from and inspired by the Award-Winning Sci-Fi-Horror Saga Carnivore." What that means is that the tracks "It's Over Now" by L.A. Guns, "Freight Train" by Nitro, "You Stand Accused" by Cutlass, and "Mother Mary," one of two contributions by Slave Driver, are not included in the film but appear to be "inspired by" the flick, whatever that means. Since "It's Over Now" comes from L.A. Guns' early-'90s album Hollywood Vampires, it's hard to see how it was "inspired" by the film. Maybe "Music that inspired the film Carnivore" would be more like it. Also, don't confuse the confusing proceedings with '80s artist Carnivore, that act nowhere to be found on this! Most of the instrumental movie music is by Doug Lofstrom, and the enhanced CD also contains a bonus MP3 of "Carnivore Original Orchestral Soundtrack Score" by Lofstrom, a Carnivore movie trailer, and a "Mother Mary" music video preview starring Catherine Charelli with music by Slave Driver (as noted above, a song that isn't in the motion picture). The relevance is left up to the listener's imagination, though ...
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Imitating the jazz giants who gave him the greatest inspiration -- from Miles Davis to Herbie Hancock and Ramsey Lewis-- keyboardist Billy Mitchell's choice to alternate straight-ahead jazz dates with contemporary R&B/funk-driven smooth jazz has earned him respect from both camps over the years, even if it has slightly hurt his commercial momentum . After a few colorful excursions into swing (1996's Cat's Pajamas) and straight-ahead (1997's Passion, recorded live with his quintet), Mitchell returns to the smooth jazz fold with his Paras Recording Co. debut, Never Give Up on Love, a vibrant and eclectic session which combines raw and edgy funk, graceful ballads, and even some worldbeat influences. The title track begins with Welton Gete's snappy solo bassline and the roaring sax of Robert Kyle before easing into a bouncy note-for-note duet between Mitchell's high-end ivories and sultry vocalist Sandra Booker; on this tune as well as the cheerful, Joe Sample-influenced "It Could Only Be You," Mitchell breaks into slick radio-friendliness for a buoyant, extended improvisation. Typical of his more heartfelt side is "Southern Shadows," an instrumental version of a tune Mitchell wrote for singer Jo Marie Payton a few years ago; it's a dramatic, ambient piano meditation with gentle wordless vocals and mystical soundscaping by Munyungo Jackson. Jackson's dense percussion helps Mitchell score in the opposite extreme, helping drive the intense shuffle jam "Conga Man," a big anthemic and exotic party explosion (complete with background noise) that showcases Mitchell's ambitious production skills even if it short-shrifts his own playing. ~ Jonathan Widran
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What the Reviewers are SayingAndrea Canter, "Jazz Police":"... an appealing debut from an artist deserving wider recognition.""The title Intimate refers not only to the small club ambience and interaction between vocalist and pianist, but to the gentle passion that PJ injects into each song, each track a personal statement that ensures a recording that goes far beyond the usual set of familiar standards.""Contrary to cabaret or 'lounge' singing, Intimate is a perfect example of 'jazz' singing -- without going outside the sensibilities of a mainstream audience, PJ makes every note and phrase a personal experiment.""... PJ Parker rises above the sea of promising vocalists as a true jazz singer who warrants serious attention."Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene, Los Angeles:"All 16 of the standards are well known but, by sometimes performing the songs slightly slower, out-of-tempo or at a faster pace than expected, the warhorses (which include "Just In Time," "How High The Moon," "All Of Me" and "Am I Blue") are brought back to life, never sounding tired or overly predictable.PJ Parker has a sweet and very musical voice and her singing is full of honest emotions and subtle improvising. This is a difficult release to resist and is well worth acquiring ..."Larry Taylor, JazzReview.com:"... she sings with a touch of Jane Monheit-like sweetness in the ballads, while striving in the fast numbers for the naturally swinging quality of an Ella or Anita O'Day.""She is at her best on 'Blame It On My Youth.' With Bianculli's sensitive touch leading her, she brings a breathy sweetness to this contemplative paean to the lover we've all lost at one time."With 'All of Me,' she is in command, slowly drawing the listener in with an attitude of majestic surrender. These slow tempos are her forte."Michel Bedin, Jazz Hot, Paris. (Translated from French):"This is an 'exercise without a net,' from which she emerges with much skill and grace.""... All these songs are brought back to us through this voice, rather soft, tender and reassuring, that PJ Parker treats us to.""This CD is a nice example of real jazz in the United States, the popular jazz that has never been avoided by people who know the music."Jazz Hot also named "Intimate" a "Discovery" for the month of March, 2007!You could say PJ Parker’s path was revealed at age three, when she made her first improvised recording, a rendition of Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song."The native New Yorker’s first taste of performing in front of a live audience came a little later, ...
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