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 RuthAlice Coltrane
Translinear Light
THE MATT SAVAGE TRIO
Hot Ticket
Michael Gamble And The Rhythm Serenaders
Get Rhythm In Your Feet
Jeff Richman
Sizzle
VARIOUS ARTISTS
John Pisano’s Guitar Night
ALLEN TOUSSAINT
The Bright Mississippi
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