Jody Sandhaus Discography of CDs

Jody Sandhaus albums Jody Sandhaus has a pure, sweet, full and strong voice that is well-suited to interpreting jazz standards. She always swings; her subtle improvising makes her interpretations seem personal and she knows how to tell a story. On this CD she is backed by a very supportive trio that includes her husband pianist Pete Malinverni. None of the songs have been overplayed through the years but, even if they were warhorses, these renditions are fresh. Highlights include "'Deed ...

Jody Sandhaus music CDs The mood implied by the title of Jody Sandhaus' maiden album is expressed by many tunes found on the play list. Winter is cold and desolate, while the bright moon is a beacon of better things to come. On no other tunes does this theme come through ...

Jody Sandhaus CD discography Jazz singer Jody Sandhaus and pianist Pete Malinverni set out to record a beautifully intimate album together. No need to light the fire or top off your glass of wine here-just put on the music, relax, and listen. You can, of course, have your favorite drink, but it is not necessary with this selection of songs. The recording is so personal you'll feel as if they are performing in your living room, right there, for you. AFTERGLOW will set you aglow. Different from Ms. Sandhaus' ...

Jody Sandhaus discography Jody Sandhaus' first album, Winter Moon, held out hope for a bright future for this singer with the passionate delivery, and this current undertaking does nothing to dim this prospect. The first album had a play list decidedly leaning toward the melancholy. While there is still some of this here, the play list is peppered with bright tunes that highlight Sandhaus' fine sense of timing. You can hear this feel for the pace and for the beat on such cuts as "Too Close for ...

Jody Sandhaus albums Pete Malinverni follows jazz greats like Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck by devoting an entire release to original sacred music, though Malinverni's extensive background as both a jazz musician and a minister of music gives him a few additional advantages. First of all, the pianist is working with his own regular choir (plus a few guests), while his musicians include alto saxophonist Steve Wilson, trumpeter/flügelhornist Joe Magnarelli, bassist Todd Coolman, and drummer Dwayne "Cook" Broadnax, all of whom shine. Malinverni's dream was to blend ...

Jody Sandhaus music CDs If you ask guitarist/producer John Anello, Jr. what his Cexton label is all about, the Southern California resident (originally from Newark, NJ) will tell you that Cexton is primarily a straight-ahead jazz outfit. There are exceptions to that rule, however. Even though acoustic hard bop and post-bop have been Cexton's main focus, the company has also put out some electric fusion and pop-jazz. One of Cexton's more commercial releases was Leap of Faith, a 1987 session by keyboardist/pianist Rob Silvan and his band Fine Line. ...