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Something Good

Kelley Johnson

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Format: CD

Cat No: OA222173

Release Date:  24 April 2020

Label:  OA2 Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  805552217322

Genres:  Jazz  Vocal Jazz  

  • Description

    Vocalist Kelley Johnson's glistening sound stands out for its emphatic clarity and direct delivery. On "Something Good," her 5th recording, Kelley presents songs as soundscapes, from lesser-heard repertoire such as Sondheim's "Anyone Can Whistle," or The Carpenters' "Goodbye to Love," to reimaginings of golden standards, Cole Porter's "You Do Something to Me," or "Unforgettable." With inventive arrangements by Johnson and John Hansen, her pianist of the last two decades, her band of Hansen, bassist Michael Glynn, NY drummer Kendrick Scott and special guest, Jay Thomas, delivers a fresh outlook, adding depth and expansiveness to this already substantial musical collection.

    "Kelley Johnson pulls the blues out of thin air. The deep feeling with which she interprets guarantees a profound reception. It's genuine. Johnson is a true communicator." - All About Jazz.

    "...wisps of Carmen McRae's ginger snap, Betty Carter's yawning reach, Anita O'Day's feline purr and Nancy Wilson's crystalline enunciation...just tune in to her sailing, buoyant rhythm section and her bright, eminently convincing musicianship." DOWNBEAT

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Anyone Can Whistle
      • 2. Goodbye To Love
      • 3. You Do Something To Me
      • 4. Lullaby Of Birdland
      • 5. Let's Do It
      • 6. Some Other
      • 7. Tip Toe
      • 8. Unforgettable
      • 9. You For Me
      • 10. Something Good