Darius de Haas Day Dream - Variations on Strayhorn Genres:Pop, Broadway & Vocalists An astonishing vocal acrobat, Mr. de Haas combines the timbre of a pure wind instrument with a fearless but disciplined theatricality and the swinging authority of a jazz powerhouse.--Stephen Holden, The New York Times. Pr... more »oduced by Tommy Krasker. Songs: My Love Is As a Fever, Take the 'A' Train, Your Love Has Faded, Passion Flower, A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing, Lush Life, Pretty Girl, Take All My Loves, Satin Doll, Something to Live For, Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin', House on a Hill, Got No Time, Love Came, Blood Count, Day Dream.« less
An astonishing vocal acrobat, Mr. de Haas combines the timbre of a pure wind instrument with a fearless but disciplined theatricality and the swinging authority of a jazz powerhouse.--Stephen Holden, The New York Times. Produced by Tommy Krasker. Songs: My Love Is As a Fever, Take the 'A' Train, Your Love Has Faded, Passion Flower, A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing, Lush Life, Pretty Girl, Take All My Loves, Satin Doll, Something to Live For, Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin', House on a Hill, Got No Time, Love Came, Blood Count, Day Dream.
"Impassioned tribute to Billy Strayhorn. Loved the whole CD especially "Got No Time" and the title song, "Daydream"."
Fabulous talent
Belinda B. JENSEN | 09/13/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw and heard Darius at the Moab Music Festival(Utah) performing these titles. Daydream was my favorite
and I fell in love with his talent! I am thrilled to have his recordings."
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John Eric Pallin | 04/24/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Darius' interpretation of "Take the A-Train" is outstanding! Now how do i download it?"
Exquisite voice for exquisite songs
Big Reader | New York, New York United States | 02/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These songs are so beautifully sung and arranged that you can't imagine any other way of hearing them. He's an incredible talent, here produced with the most sophisticated taste. One of my favorite albums of all time. Essential for Strayhorn fans."