Release Date: 07 July 2023
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0805552220827
Genres: Jazz  
Release Date: 07 July 2023
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0805552220827
Genres: Jazz  
Description
The Johnny Mercer classic "Hit the Road To Dreamland" evoked the state of mind for singer Libby York and so many performers as stages in 2020 long went dark, but ultimately gifting the thrill of revival two years later. Dedication to the music and craft has flourished since, along with the connection to audiences and the music itself. DreamLand was born from that landscape and York's chance encounter with guitarist Randy Napoleon, who was accompanying Freddie Cole at Chicago's Jazz Showcase. Randy's playing and warm enthusiastic manner set the stage for their gathering in the studio in Fall 2021 for this intimate set of songs, each pure, classic, compositional gems in themselves.
"... a gifted and experienced singer whose warm tone and sharp sense of humor bolster her restrained artistry." - The New Yorker
"... a jazz singer of cool composure and artful subtlety..." - The New York Times
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
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Mike Westbrook
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Jordan Hamilton
Art Tatum
Conrad Herwig
Arnaud Dolmen & Leonardo Montana
Arnaud Dolmen & Leonardo Montana