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Clipper Anderson: Ballad of the Sad Young Men
ByClipper Anderson's voice is more Tony Bennett than Frank Sinatra and way more Tony Bennett than Johnny Hartman, as has been reputed. His voice is not perfect, but possesses a certain uniqueness making it an exceptional vehicle for his broad repertoire. His singing is effortless in the natural way of self-effacing singers who show no tentative self-consciousness, only pure sound and honesty. Anderson shares this trait with labelmate Jeff BakerBaker Sings Chet (OA2 Records, 2004)who possesses these same attractive vocal characteristics.
Anderson is thoughtful in his song selection by not challenging the listener with one more "My Funny Valentine." In fact, "It Never Entered My Mind" and "Only The Lonely" are about the most common standards on this disc of a dozen ballads. The title cut and {{Billy Strayhorn's "Blood Count" are better examples of the deep loam of material from which Anderson draws. Instrumentally, the trio makes the unassuming and competent music necessary to accompany a vocalist, while shifting into virtuosity when called upon to solo. Anderson's bass possesses a sure internal metronome that swings bolstered by drummer Mark Ivester equally-measured sense of time. Pianist Darin Clendenin is the soul of discretion and taste, whose solos are miniature recitals. Tastefully rendered music.
Track Listing
Blood Count; Weep They Will; With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair; Moment To Moment; Ballad Of The Sad Young Men; Everything I Love; Why Did I Choose You?; The Moon Was Yellow; Only The Lonely; Here I'll Stay; It Never Entered My Mind; As Long As There's Music.
Personnel
Clipper Anderson
bass, acousticClipper Anderson: vocals, acoustic bass; Darin Clendenin: piano; Mark Ivester: drums.
Album information
Title: Ballad of the Sad Young Men | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Origin Records
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Instrument: Bass, acoustic
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