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Five Star Winning Vocalist Linda Ciofalo (pronounced See-Ah!-Fellow) "...Linda Ciofalo has a beautiful instrument with great intonation - I like this CD very much!" jazz trumpeter Clark Terry "....great Jazz Vocals ***** 5 Stars" Lee Prosser - Jazzreview LINDA'S CD, SUN SET, JAZZES UP BROADWAY TO THE BEATLES Nu Jazz vocalist Linda Ciofalo latest CD,Sun Set, will be available in 2007. It features stellar musicians John DiMartino pianist , Joel Frahm, saxes, John Hart guitar, Marcus McLaurine on bass and the multi award winning drummer Matt Wilson. What They're saying "The release of Sun Set will certainly result in Linda Ciofalo gaining the recognition she deserves as one of the finest jazz singers around". -Scott Yanow music critic ScottYanow "Do You want a new sweetheart? Then go for Linda Ciofalo....In this cd she just twines around your heart!"Mark Murphy Vocal Jazz Legend "Cool songs sung cool-ly ... " Michael Bourne, Singers Unlimited, WBGO Bio- Linda Ciofalo "A spirited singer with a bright , flexible voice and a firm grasp of bop and blues. Linda Ciofalo has shared the stage with the likes of Mark Murphy and Les Paul."- Time Out NYLinda Ciofalo is an absolute bundle of joy. Wait 'til you hear her sing you're in heaven!" says Mark Murphy,vocal Jazz Legend. The versatile Ciofalo's repertoire ranges from such diverse sources as bluesman John Lee Hooker to Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway. Her voice can be both hard-hitting and gutsy or lend itself to pure romance. Linda began singing professionally after she was chosen from among 300 singers to fill the featured vocalist spot in a big band orchestra. Since then she has performed at Sweet Rhythm, The Blue Note ,The 55 Bar, Iridium, Old Westbury Gardens, the Long Island Distinguished Artists series, and has shared the stage with jazz legends guitarist Les Paul and vocalist Mark Murphy myspace /lindaciofaloLinda Ciofalo - Jazz Vocalist Linda Ciofalo Sun Set Songs | 1. | Oh What A Beautiful Morning |
| 2. | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 3. | Orange Blossoms In Summertime |
| 4. | Here Comes The Sun |
| 5. | Comes Love |
| 6. | Love Is Stronger By Far Than We Are |
| 7. | La Isla Bonita |
| 8. | I'll Follow The Sun |
| 9. | Midnight Sun |
| 10. | Lazy Afternoon |
| 11. | Blame It On The Sun |
| 12. | The Last Days Of Summer |
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The pianist uses many elements, not the least of which are his Venezuelan heritage, classical and modern jazz background, and subtle dynamics on this ten cut, 65 minute program. The compositions range from Yoruban chants, Philip Glass miminalism to Michael Brecker-type neo-bop, long, moody, composed saxophone section lines, ECM like soundscapes, and two versions, one Afro-Cuban Santeria derived, the other going from bop to avante in one fell swoop, of the famous tune "The Peanut Vendor."
Simon's piano playing is stunning, whether running fast, hard lines or playing the beautiful, repetitive themes that create a calming backdrop for his ensemble. Saxophonists Mark Turner, in a Coltrane-Brecker combo style on tenor, and Dave Binney a bit more individualistic on alto, lay a foundation for the others, do their own fair share of improvising, and give the music a tuneful center.They are most effective on the minimal intro'd, gossip chattery sound of "Uncertainty" fueling Simon's ultra melodic Don Grolnick like piano musings. They evoke the ECM aesthetic on the gorgeous "Ericka," while mimimalistic themes are also utilized on the moody unison sax chart on the 14 1/2 minute title, Turner reaching that rarified 'Trane derived upper register, while the 11 minute "Quinta Anauco" employs an ostinato bass in a love trance, slooooow, heartbreak ballad/waltz. There's some latin in the opening vocal chant "The Prayer" helped along by master vocalist Milton Cardona, and the thickly textured first version of "The Peanut Vendor." Upon close aural observation, you'll also hear on occasion a steel pan drum set, played by regular drummer Adam Cruz.
Simon's music is quite interesting, but you, the listener, must get as involved in it as the musicians creating it. It's new contemporary jazz with many unconventional twists and turns, and marks a growth curve in the pianist/composers blossoming career. Stay tuned, there's more to come from this extraordinary musician. ~ Michael G. Nastos
Recorded at Systems Two, Brooklyn, New York on January 23 & 25 and March 10, 1998.
Personnel: Edward Simon (piano); Milton Cardona (vocals); David Binney (alto saxophone); Mark Turner (tenor saxophone); Diego Urcola (trumpet); Adam Cruz (drums, pans, percussion).
Liner Note Authors: Hadsy Simon; Rubén Fuentes.
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