Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: JC Hopkins Biggish Band, Queen Esther Title: Underneath a Brooklyn Moon (Dig) Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Tigerlily Records Original Release Date: 1/1/2005 Re-Release Date: 8/9/2005 Genres: Alternative Rock, Jazz, Pop, Rock Styles: Swing Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Bebop, Vocal Pop, Adult Alternative Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 822479042820 |
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JC Hopkins is a triple threat: writer, performer and producer. He does all three on Underneath a Brooklyn Moon. With original songs rooted in big band jazz, be-bop, and the classic American Songbook, Hopkins has drawn co... more » |
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Album Description JC Hopkins is a triple threat: writer, performer and producer. He does all three on Underneath a Brooklyn Moon. With original songs rooted in big band jazz, be-bop, and the classic American Songbook, Hopkins has drawn comparisons to the likes of Mose Allison and Van Dyke Parks for his clever turns of phrase and elegant ? and at times eccentric ? arrangements. JC Hopkins? Biggish Band creates that special alchemy of Americana jazz ? something akin to Irving Berlin conducting a Moondog street symphony ? that sounds simultaneously bold and classic, sophisticated and searching. Brooklyn Moon features the vocals of Queen Esther, plus a deeply pedigreed group of supporting players that includes Patience Higgins (Savion Glover) and on saxophone, Warren Smith (Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin), on vibraphone, and Vincent Chancey (Sun Ra Arkestra) on French horn, among others. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsWonderful songwriting, Superb Musicians San Frantastico | San Francisco, CA | 08/09/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Whether you're a hard-core jazz fan or someone in search of a little mood music, you'll really love this album. Somehow this album delivers a nod to the best of the classic American songbook along with a thoroughly modern approach to jazz. The songwriting is absolutely wonderful and you'll find yourself humming these songs all day after one listen. And these seemingly simple tunes offer tremendously fertile ground for the musicians' improvisation - the mark of future jazz standards. The musicians really are superb and their talent shines throughout this recording. I particularly enjoy Warren Smith's work on the vibes, Patience Higgens on the tenor sax, and J. Walter Hawkes on the trombone. However, all the musicians play wonderfully together and you just feel the joy in their music. And Queen Esther fronts it all with strength and style. In addition to the title track, my particular favorites are "I've Got My Finger on a Star," "Someday," and the "Small Town," but there is a lot to love on this record." Nice Upbeat Jazz with excellent vocals Vinny | Jessup, Md USA | 01/08/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "I listened to this album on one of those listening
stations at my favorite music store. I did not expect it to be this good. The mid century style music and Queen Esther's beautifully clear voice makes this an instant classic for me. I rarely buy CDs anymore (all about itunes) but I fell in love with this one." |
