Jim Tomlinson, Dave Newton – The Lyric (2006) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Jim Tomlinson, Dave Newton – The Lyric (2006)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 58:47 minutes | 1,08 GB | Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
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The Lyric is a 2006 jazz album by saxophonist and percussionist Jim Tomlinson and vocalist Stacey Kent, who sings on ten of the thirteen tracks.

The Lyric won the Album of the Year award at the 2006 BBC Jazz Awards. The BBC’s Gordon Miller recommended the album for its “craft, dedication and integrity”. John Fordham of The Guardian described it as “a repertoire of standards and sambas” characterized by the artists’ “musicianly and understatedly spontaneous take on smooth jazz”.Jim Tomlinson originally intended to make this outing an instrumental CD, but when he had the opportunity to work with his wife, vocalist Stacey Kent, he quickly adapted most of the session to include her. The English tenor saxophonist chose time-tested material from standards and a few bossa novas, playing all of them with a lyrical sound reminiscent of the late giant Stan Getz, particularly in “‘Manha de Carnaval” and”Corcovado.” Kent’s sweet voice complements her husband’s band very well, catching the playfulness of “If I Were a Bell” and savoring the thoughtful tempo of “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top.” Pianist David Newton, one of Europe’s most underrated jazz pianists, anchors the rhythm section (with bassist Dave Chamberlain and drummer Matt Skelton), providing perfect backgrounds for the couple, with his lush playing in “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life” especially standing out. Highly recommended. – Ken Dryden

Tracklist:

1-01. Jim Tomlinson – Manhã de Carnaval (04:08)
1-02. Jim Tomlinson – Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) (03:48)
1-03. Jim Tomlinson – I’ve Grown Accustomed to His Face (04:52)
1-04. Jim Tomlinson – If I Were a Bell (03:57)
1-05. Jim Tomlinson – I Got Lost in His Arms (05:14)
1-06. Jim Tomlinson – What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (06:30)
1-07. Jim Tomlinson – Cockeyed Optimist (04:39)
1-08. Jim Tomlinson – My Heart Belongs to Daddy (03:43)
1-09. Jim Tomlinson – The Surrey with the Fringe on Top (04:35)
1-10. Jim Tomlinson – Outra Vez (04:53)
1-11. Jim Tomlinson – Jardin D’hiver (03:19)
1-12. Jim Tomlinson – Something Happens to Me (03:54)
1-13. Jim Tomlinson – Stardust (05:09)

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