“It is this glorious voice which holds the attention and
makes a huge impression here, from start to finish… The two main factors that
make this guy a cut above the rest, is his vocal control and his immaculate
phrasing. Maybe three factors, come to think about it; his stunning tone too,
of course… We may well have just found ‘the next big thing’ in male jazz
singers. Chicago’s best kept secret is out.”
-- Simon Redley, Music Republic Magazine
“Andrew has an intimate style that is well served by his
attractively warm and gently persuasive vocal sound. Male vocalists remain
something of a rarity in jazz and it is good to add this fine singer to the
ranks. This album will appeal to the audience for jazz and to that for classic
pop and must surely bring him many new fans.” – Bruce Crowther, Jazz Mostly
“Distel has a light baritone that he uses effectively at any
tempo…. a nicely paced and interesting program that shows off Distel’s vocal
versatility… Distel indicates that the title of the disc reflects the several
years it took to get this project together and released. It was worth the time and effort.”
– Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz
IT ONLY TAKES TIME, the second CD by the multi-talented
singer, trumpet player, and composer ANDREW DISTEL is a showcase for Distel’s
modern vocal stylings. Distel is a
mainstay on the Chicago jazz scene. Over
the years, he’s built a solid reputation as a talented trumpeter and a fresh,
new jazz voice. With his crystal clear vocals and flawless delivery that bring
to mind Kenny Rankin and Michael Bublé, he’s been a popular, in-demand
performer as a leader and a sideman in all the major clubs in and around
Chicago. Distel is a singer with an
instrumentalist’s sensibilities. A superb improviser, he tells the story of a
song with straightahead honesty and an inviting vocal quality filled with
compelling tonal colors and emotive phrasing.
Distel is joined on this CD by acclaimed instrumentalists PETER MARTIN
and CARLOS ENRIQUEZ, as well as some of the finest musicians in the Chicago
area.
Andrew Distel vocals
and trumpet | Peter Martin
piano Carlos Enriquez bass |
George Fludas drums Jim
Gailoretto woodwinds |
Howard Levy harmonica Dave Onderdonk
guitar | Geraldo DeOlivera percussion Brian Schwab trumpet
| Raphael Crawford trombone
TRACKS: Speak Low 2. Alfie 3. One Morningstar Away 4. Amor
5. Wait for Me 6. Who Cares 7.
Too Soon to Tell 8. Smoke Gets in Your
Eyes 9. Your Last Song 10. Into Each Life 11. You Are There
LISTENING LINK:
STREAM ON SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/andrew-distel/sets/it-only-takes-time/s-tP3Ad
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