Written by Jim Eigo:
jim@jazzpromoservices.com
Aimee Allen Band @ Iridium
Tuesday, September 13th
9:00pm
Truly an evolving and expansive vocal jazz artist.
- Geannine Reid, Jazz Times online
Accompained by all the musicians from my latest CD Winters & Mays:
Pete McCann on guitar
Craig Akin on bass
Toru Dodo on piano
Jacob Melchior on drums
Victor Prieto on accordion
Jazz vocalist Aimée Allen's new album Winters & Mays is that
rare combination of soulful, sensitive, and swinging. An eclectic collection of
original jazz compositions and reinterpretations of standards, it seamlessly navigates
complex waters between bossa nova, tango, jazz, blues, and swing, with a few detours
into pop and poignant ballad.
The warmth of Aimée's nuanced, velvet timbre and the superb artistry of the accompanying
musicians shine through every track. Guitarist Pete McCann, pianist Toru Dodo, bassist
Craig Akin, and drummer Jacob Melchior, each turn in masterful performances. Accordion
virtuoso Victor Prieto burns as the guest star on three tracks, adding lush layers
to already rich arrangements.
Pay special attention to Aimée's original compositions "Second Time Around," "Eden
Autumn" and "Noah Too" (written for her nieces and nephew), "I'll Get Along," and
"Stardust Reunited." Aimée's brother, composer and guitarist David Allen is the
author of the rich, emotive ballad "We Are in Love Again," and co-author with Aimée
of "That Day."
Aimée's inspired lyric to the Pat Metheny composition "Always and Forever" is also
included here, with his permission, as a new title, "Love Aloud."
Iridium
1650 Broadway (51st)
New York, NY 10019.
For reservations (212) 582-2121
http://theiridium.com/
http://aimeeallenmusic.com
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