Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Chicago Vocalist and Trumpeter ANDREW DISTEL'S "IT ONLY TAKES TIME"

“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 BublĂ©, 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 

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