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 RuthTed Nash & Still Evolved
– In The Loop
UCF JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz Town
Brian O'Neil
Daisy
PHO
Cash It
Mike Longo And The New York State Of The Art Jazz Ensemble
Live From New York
Various Artists
ReBop: The Savoy Remixes
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