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Maria Jacobs: The Art of the Duo
ByJacobs, accompanied by guitarist Bob Fraser give the Schwartz/Dietz standard "Alone Together" a rigorous, almost roadhouse treatment that pushes the song to the edge of jazz. "Alone Together" translates into Bob Dorough's ballad, "Small Day Tomorrow," played with equal grit, though lighter on the rigor. "Too Close for Comfort" swings with a mighty momentum and played with greater finesse and a lighter touch. Jacobs responds in kind until the coda, where she pulls out all the stops and belts out the ending.
Jacobs pairing with guitarist Steve Cipriano provides a bouncing "It Could Happen to You" and a downright piquant "Summertime." The two remain pious on Phoebe Snow's signature "Poetry Man," where Cipriano's shimmering chords cradle Jacobs voice in the verse. The disc closes with the two non-guitar duets, Jacobs and bassist Tony Dumas on a strolling take of the Beatles' "I Will" and a slightly churchy treatment of "Yeh Yeh" accompanied by pianist Dan Maier. The Art of the Duo delivers a readily enjoyable catalog of the great American Songbook, presented in a fresh and refreshing manner.
Track Listing
Alone Together; Small Day Tomorrow; Too Close for Comfort; It Could Happen to You; Summertime; Nearness of You; Poetry Man; I Will; Yeh Yeh.
Personnel
Maria Jacobs
vocalsMaria Jacobs: vocals; Bob Fraser: guitar (1-3); Steve Cipriano: guitar (4-7); Tony Dumas: bass (8); Dan Maier: keyboards (9).
Album information
Title: The Art of the Duo | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Self Produced
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