Jazz
pianist and vocalist Anne Farnsworth’s latest release is Sealed With A Kiss, a
collection of '60s and ‘70s pop and rock tunes she’s transformed with her
arrangements into jazz. Along with her impressive singing and playing style,
her rhythm section bandmates are key to the recording’s excellence. Master
fretless bassist Alphonso Johnson and drummer Ndugu Chancler showcase the
talents that led them to supporting bands like Santana and Weather Report.
Tenor saxophonist Doug Webb appears on five of the tracks, with guitarist Steve
Trovato on two. The 13 tracks were
recorded in high res and are available in FLAC format, as well as mp3 and CD.
Sealed
With A Kiss pays loving homage to classic artists as stylistically diverse as
Jimi Hendrix and Shelly Fabares. Farnsworth has found a recipe, a novel format
for transforming these well-known favorites. Anne sings with a rich, flexible
voice, supremely elegant, using her large range tastefully and without
histrionics. On piano, she accompanies herself with dense, full-bodied chords
and lyrical solos. Expansive tonal color and a full range of emotions are
highlights of her musical style.
"...Sealed
With A Kiss is a stunning collection of '60s rock tunes arranged for a jazz
quartet." ~ HDTracks.com
“Anne
Farnsworth is a jazz diva...”~ Jan Hocek - Jazzport.cz
"'60's
Pop and Rock tunes arranged for jazz quartet? Sign me up!"
~
Christopher Levine - Eclecticblogs.com
"Love
what you've done with the music. I’m spotlighting Sealed With A Kiss everyday
this week....it's that good."~ James Janisse - kebnradio.com
"Anne
Farnsworth's calling cards are standards and modern pop - combining tasteful
improvisation with lyrical imagination and a pinch of humor."~ La Stampa,
Turin, Italy
"Her
arrangements and performances transform such songs as “How Can I Be Sure,”
“Until You Come Back To Me,” “Here, There And Everywhere” and even “Johnny
Angel” into jazz without losing the essence of the pop melodies. To those of us
who have always avoided pop music, these songs will sound like new
material!" ~ Scott
Yanow – LA Jazz Scene
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