Carol Robbins Chords in Blue (CD) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Chords in BlueCondition: NewGenre: JazzFormat: CDDescription: EDITORIAL REVIEWS A collection of 12 jazz standards and originals played beautifully and lyrically on solo harp or harp trio consisting of harp, bass and drums. REVIEW There have been relatively few jazz harpists, but Carol Robbins studied with one of the best, Dorothy Ashby, and she is a fine player as well. This CD features Robbins primarily as an unaccompanied soloist, with tantalizing versions of familiar standards such as "Who Can I Turn To?," "Easy to Love," "Isn't It Romantic," and "A Time for Love," all of which show a considerable gift for lyricism without degrading into Muzaky background music. Her original work "Blues for Dorothy," which is dedicated to her late teacher, is a tasty yet understated duet with bassist Dave Stone. Several other tracks add drummer Gordon Peeke as well, including her gently swinging "Notes to Bill," a tribute to pianist Bill Evans which does an excellent job at capturing the spirit of his playing without resorting to imitation. This well crafted release will reward listeners who take the trouble to seek it. Ken Dryden, --All Music Guide The arrangements of a few standards and some original tunes are fresh and clean, and Robbins herself displays her big-time jazz chops.Her playing is unforced and natural, and she voices chords with a nice flair for logical progression. And, let it be said, Robbins can swing. Long a fixture in the Los Angeles jazz and pops scene, Robbins playing deserves to be heard. Her first-rate rhythm section lends additional credence to what really should be a rule of thumb for all harpists out there: don t make a jazz record if you really don t know what you re doing. No question here: Robbins knows what she s doing, and she s doing it as well as anybody. --Darin Kelly, The Harp ColumnArtist: Carol RobbinsNo Of Discs: 1Country/Region of Manufacture: USARecord Label: CD BabyEAN: 0884501686761 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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