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Bull Fonda Duo: Cup of Joe, No Bull
One could generalize by saying that the eight standards on the album are taken in a mainstream fashion while the five Bull originals are employed as free jazz vocals. Katie Bull's direct approach on such tunes as "I Could Have Danced All Night," "When I Fall in Love," and "Since I Fell For You" is really quite good. "Bluebird of Happiness," a favorite of Betty Carter, is given a similar reading. "Midnight Sun" is taken way up-tempo much as a tenor saxophonist might perform it to close the first set.
I've noted in the past that Katie Bull seems most influenced by the style of Sheila Jordan, and that is indeed still present. On her originals, beginning with "Love Spook" (also the title of her last album), the quirky lyrics serve as a springboard for her imagination, which seems matched by Fonda's accompaniment and solos. "Monkey Business," styled as a children's song, offers an opportunity to take the music out a bit further.
Track Listing
I Could Have Danced All Night; Love Spook; Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars; Shortcut Blues; I'm Old Fashioned; Monkey Business; Bluebird of Happiness; When You Say You Will; When I Fall In Love; Midnight Sun; Speak Louder; Since I Fell For You; Wonderful World.
Personnel
Katie Bull: vocals; Joe Fonda: bass.
Album information
Title: Cup of Joe, No Bull | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Corn Hill Indie
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