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MP3 Janis Mann - A Perfect Time - Drummers and Other Friends
15 MP3 Songs in this album (76:16) !
Related styles: JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, JAZZ: Mainstream Jazz
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"Janis Mann has always been notable for her heartfelt delivery of lyrics, great sense of pitch and swinging time, but it sounds like she''s having the ''time'' of her life with four great drummers rotating through this unique recording. And with a phenomenal pianist, Tamir Hendelman, and two fabulous bass players, this is a must-have CD." -- Jim Wilke, PRI/JazzAfterHours
Award-winning vocalist Janis Mann pays tribute to jazz drummers on "A Perfect Time: Drummers and Other Friends," the latest gem in her catalog of five critically acclaimed CDs. The new disc features drum greats Peter Erskine, Joe LaBarbera, Paul Kreibich, and Roy McCurdy along with pianist (and the CD''s producer) Tamir Hendelman, bassists John Clayton and Chuck Berghofer, and Jeff Clayton on sax and flute. Janis and Grammy-winner Diane Schuur sizzle in a duet performance bonus track. Inspired by Roy Haynes, whom Janis has performed with several times, PRI radio host Jim Wilke describes it as a "must-have CD."
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"A first class jazz singer!" Scott Yanow, jazz critic and author, proclaims. At once both a striking song stylist and a fearless improviser, Janis Mann is that rare artist who can sweep you away with her captivating sound. She is a true jazz singer in the manner of Carmen McRae, Betty Carter, and Shirley Horn, yet with a sound all her own. An exciting and engaging performer, Janis'' rich timbre, flexibility, and range often invite comparisons to Sarah Vaughan. "Janis has great stage presence, a flexible and powerful voice, and great arrangements. The way she weighs and colors the lyrics in her singing place her in rare company." These words by veteran radio host Jim Wilke confirm what fans of this award-winning singer have known for years. Some of the jazz luminaries she has sung or recorded with include: Roy Haynes, Diane Schuur, Jack Sheldon, John Clayton, Roy McCurdy, Tamir Hendelman, Peter Erskine, Joe LaBarbera, Jeff Clayton, Paul Kreibich, Chuck Berghofer, Jon Mayer, Ross Tompkins, John Heard, Dave Frishberg and Don Lanphere, earning their praises.
A native New Yorker, Janis is newly returned to Southern California after more than a decade on the Northwest jazz scene. She has quickly and obviously become a local favorite, her performances a hit in L.A.''s best rooms including Catalina''s, The Vic, The A-Frame, and Steamers. "This exceptional jazz vocalist has been making waves with her recent performances. Good stuff!" notes Brick Wahl of the L.A. Weekly. In addition to her own popular shows, Janis often performs on stage with jazz legend Diane Schuur, including recent appearances at Humphrey''s, Yoshi''s, and in Las Vegas.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Janis grew up on Long Island, drawing inspiration from her mom, a gifted singer, who would play for her the music of the great jazz singers like Sarah, Nat, and Ella. She studied classical piano and later, indulging her growing passion for folk music, learned the guitar. In her late teens, Janis packed up her guitar and headed for Europe. She supported herself in her travels by playing and singing in the cafes of Paris and Amsterdam and in the Middle East. After returning to New York, she fronted a popular R&B band, and then made the move to Los Angeles.
After a number of years in which she played in clubs throughout L.A., Janis moved to Seattle where she became a renowned vocalist winning numerous fans. She was voted Northwest Jazz Vocalist of the Year in the Earshot Jazz poll of fans, musicians, and critics. She recorded her third CD, "So Many Stars - A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan," live at Seattle''s world famous Jazz Alley.
Janis'' new CD, "A Perfect Time: Drummers and Other Friends," is her latest in a string of critically acclaimed recordings. It is an homage to jazz drummers and features drum greats Peter Erskine, Joe LaBarbera, Paul Kreibich, and Roy McCurdy along with pianist (and the CD''s producer) Tamir Hendelman, bassists John Clayton and Chuck Berghofer, and saxophonist Jeff Clayton. A special bonus on the disc features Janis in a duet performance with Diane Schuur. And speaking of jazz drummers, the legendary Roy Haynes exclaimed after Mann performed with his trio: "Great singer, great feel! I haven''t heard anyone like Janis in years!"
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