Release Date: 24 April 2020
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805552217322
Genres: Jazz  Vocal Jazz  
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
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Wil Swindler's Elevenet
George Cotsirilos Quartet
Charlie Porter, Nick Biello, Orrin Evans, Mike Moreno, David Wong, Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece & Kenneth Salters
Gregory Dudzienski Quartet
Jason Keiser, Larry Young, Ronnie Matthews, Woody Shaw
Stephen Jones & Ben Haugland
Charlie Apicella & Iron City meet The Griots Speak
Alison Burns & Martin Taylor
Judith Owen
Kira Martini
Nina Simone
Nat King Cole
James Hudson
Fay Victor & Herbie Nichols SUNG
Tumi Mogorosi