Hybrid Disc
Christy Baron
Steppin'
[SACD227]
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[1] Will It Go 'Round In Circles [2] Mercy Street [3] Tomorrow Never Knows [4] Thieves In The Temple [5] This Must Be Love [6] Delays On The Downtown 6 [7] She's Not There [8] The Shadow Of Your Smile [9] Is Love Enough [10] Ain't No Half Steppin' [11] Spooky [12] Nite And Day |
Christy Baron, one of Chesky Records' leading female vocalists, is Steppin' out with jazz-oriented interpretations of modern pop classics. Blending contemporary jazz and dance rhythms with acoustic instruments and synth textures, Christy fashions a unique portrait of the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's
• Prince's "Thieves in the Temple" sparkles with bluesy vocal stylings, vibes and a string quartet.
• The Beatles "Tomorrow Never Knows" entrances with hypnotic rhythms and a muted trumpet.
• "Spooky" sizzles with sultry vocals and seductive grooves.
• Other songs include those by Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Johnny Mandel and The Zombies.
• Steppin' features a special appearance by David Johansen.
• I Thought About You, (JD152) her acclaimed Chesky Records debut, enthralled fans and critics alike with its fresh approach to contemporary jazz vocals.
"A young singer well worth keeping an eye on … a soulful and insightful interpreter of both standards and more recent songs." - LA Jazz Scene
This disc contains three separate versions of the same musical program: