Lisa Hilton - The New York Sessions (2007)
Lisa Hilton - The New York Sessions (2007)
Label: Ruby Slipper | 2007 | MP3 @320 kbps | 104.7 MB
Genre: Jazz, Ballads
Lisa Hilton has surrounded herself with an all-star supporting cast, so The New York Sessions looks promising on the surface. But the pianist is not a particularly distinctive improviser, sounding more like a middle-of-the-road performer rather than a jazz player on far too many of the selections. Her originals often tend to border on new age, while the jazzier selections are arranged so conservatively that her fellow musicians (including alto saxophonist Steve Wilson, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Lewis Nash) aren't really properly showcased. Two bland interpretations of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" don't help matters at all. Even proven vehicles like "Emily" and "Epistrophy" are disappointing in her hands. One last note: it pays to proofread a CD before issuing it, as there is no excuse for misspelling the names of composers Johnny Mandel and Thelonious Monk. – Review by Ken Dryden, AMG.
Personnel
Lisa Hilton - Piano, Producer
Christian McBride - Bass
Lewis Nash - Drums
Jeremy Pelt - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Tracks:
1. Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
2. Over and Over Again - Lisa Hilton
3. Just Want To Be With You - Lisa Hilton
4. A Bit of Soul - Ray Charles
5. Emily - Johnny Mandell
6. Seduction / Extended Version - Lisa Hilton
7. The Last Time… - Lisa Hilton
8. Where Are You Now? - Lisa Hilton
9. Listen To Your Heart - Lisa Hilton
10. Epistrophy - Thelonius Monk
11. Mystery - Lisa Hilton
12. Both Sides Now / Alternate Take - Joni Mitchell
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Lisa Hilton - Piano, Producer
Christian McBride - Bass
Lewis Nash - Drums
Jeremy Pelt - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Tracks:
1. Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
2. Over and Over Again - Lisa Hilton
3. Just Want To Be With You - Lisa Hilton
4. A Bit of Soul - Ray Charles
5. Emily - Johnny Mandell
6. Seduction / Extended Version - Lisa Hilton
7. The Last Time… - Lisa Hilton
8. Where Are You Now? - Lisa Hilton
9. Listen To Your Heart - Lisa Hilton
10. Epistrophy - Thelonius Monk
11. Mystery - Lisa Hilton
12. Both Sides Now / Alternate Take - Joni Mitchell
LinkRS
Enjoy it !