Sounds of Timeless Jazz
Connie Evingson
"
Let It Be Jazz" (Summit Records)
Connie Evingson interprets
The Beatles' most memorable songs on her fifth recording
as a leader. Titled LET IT BE JAZZ: CONNIE EVINGSON
SINGS THE BEATLES, this 14-track sonicgram sends a classic message
to jazz and pop lovers alike. The program opens with a tender
rendition
of "Blackbird" yet, throughout listeners are treated to Evingson's
emotional and sometimes theatrical renditions that clearly show an
enduring relationship with the Fab Four's music. Dean Magraw's
electric sitar colors her phrasings and range with a hint of
reference to East Indian ambience that immediately recaptures The
Beatles' endeavors with East Indian music. Her rendition of "Wait" is
done in a Latin style with a salsa backbeat from pianist Mary Louise
Knutson. "Can't Buy Me Love" will set the hearts of cynical
professionals racing as they listen to her relaxed, laid back
arrangement of this sensational hit. "From Me To You" gets a sensuous
bossa nova makeover while "Good Day Sunshine" gets a lively upbeat
interpretation that will make you want to calypso. Adding the
flute solo gave it just the right kick! Overall, Connie Evingson has a
sensuous alto voice that is pleasant to listen to and difficult
to forget and with these interpretations of The Beatles music, gives her
fans a new way to listen to these great songs. Buy LET IT BE
JAZZ: CONNIE EVINGSON SINGS THE BEATLES today.
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