Zoë
Gilby (voice/lyrics); Noel Dennis (trumpet/flugel); Mark Williams (guitar);
Andy Champion (bass); Russ Morgan (drums).
Technical hitches made for a delay but, once they were sorted out, the picture and the sound quality were excellent. Zoë looked good in a redish gown contrasting with her more casually attired sidekicks for this launch of an album celebrating the music of Tom Harrell with lyrics composed by Zoë herself.
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| (Photo by Ken Drew) |
It's difficult for me to
add to what I posted in my review of the album last Friday. Zoë's lyrics capture the mood of Tom Harrell's
compositions and her distinctive delivery make this an important addition for anyone interested in Harrell's work. Her introduction to each piece gave further insight into the
thinking behind the lyrics which, incidentally, were approved by Harrell and
his wife Angela on the condition that different titles were used.
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| (Collage by Ken Drew) |
Apart from Zoë's voice, Noel, Andy,
Mark and Russ all made telling contributions with Noel in particular also capturing the mood of the great man. In fact, if Tom Harrell ever needs a dep...
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PS: This was a co-promotion by GCT and JNE.
Leap to the Limelight; The All Night Diner; Your, Dear Heart, My Dear Heart; Forget the Past; A Momentary Place of Peace; This is New; Ebb & Flow; Shadowed in Solitude; Celestial Delight.
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