2012-04-03
Washington, D.C. band Chaise Lounge commits its music to disc with Insomnia. Insomnia is vocals-driven lounge, backed by a jazz quintet. Band leader/pianist/composer Charlie Barnett penned the originals here, with lyrics (sung by Marilyn Older) that are often clever and engaging. One of the clever ones is the hidden track (#13, possibly called “Ruin Your Day”), a fun kiss-off song to a clueless lover. Interesting choices in covers include Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Bali Ha’i” and Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Jo”. Rebecca RuthJay Geils, Duke Robillard and Gerry Beaudoin
New Guitar Summit
STEVE SWALLOW with ROBERT CREELY
So There
Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts
The Scenic Route
THE BIG THREE TRIO
We Got Rhythm
Sakésho
We Want You to Say...
Robin McKelle
Introducing
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