Myrrh Discography of CDs

Melbourne folk quintet Myrrh combine world music flavors and jazz elements with their folky songs on their debut DIFFERENT WHISPER. "Mercy" and "Forest Song" are among the tracks. Intoxicating, exotic, full of zest and spirit. Myrrh's music evokes the aural equivalent to the scent. Using flute, djembe drum, bass, guitar and fluid vocals, four young Melbourne women have poured their soul and talent into their debut album: A Different Whisper. Subtle Middle-eastern and jazz tones colour the upbeat folk music. The album explores many moods: from breezy harmony laden songs, playful harmonicatinged romps to cool laid back grooves. Mercy, the album's opener, showcases Myrrh's ability to fashion their remarkable musicianship around inspired songwriting, drawing the listener into their world. 12 tracks. BK Market. 2005.

Myrrh CD discography This thoroughly enjoyable album is baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett's tribute to the music of the Nat King Cole Trio. Using the same spare backing of just guitar and bass as the Cole Trio, Bluiett covers familiar material from the Cole repertoire like "Sweet Lorraine," "Paper Moon," "Straighten Up and Fly Right," and even that Yuletide chestnut "Christmas Song." A rousing and inventive version of "Route 66" is augmented with percussion and improvised comic narration. This is a relaxed, unhurried effort in which the musicians take their time to explore the songs fully. Along with Keter Betts on bass and Rodney Jones and Ed Cherry on guitar, Bluiett captures the warmth and elegant simplicity of these classic Cole tunes. ~ Joel Roberts Recorded at Mapleshade Studio, Upper Marlboro, Maryland on March 5, 6 & 21, 1996. Includes liner notes by Pierre M. Sprey. Personnel: Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, contrabass clarinet); Myrrh (spoken vocals); Rodney Jones (synthesizer, acoustic guitar); Ed Cherry (electric guitar); Keter Betts (bass); Gali Sanchez (percussion).