Embraceable You: Romantic Songs of George Gershwin
Album Description
Since he wrote his first published song in 1919, the melodies of George Gershwin have captured the hearts of music lovers, becoming some of the most loved standards of the Great Amercian Songbook. This latest release from Beegie Adairs Centennial Composers Collection features interpretations of George Gershwins timeless romantic songs.
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :Audio CD
Label :Green Hill
Manufacturer :Green Hill
MPN :55387
ProductGroup :Music
Studio :Green Hill
Publisher :Green Hill
UPC :792755538722
EAN :0792755538722
Price :$12.98USD
Lowest Price :$8.09USD
Customer ReviewsWhen you are tired and feel down.
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
Very comfortable, good songs and play. I love it ! Complex and noisy jazz sound are indifferent on this CD.
Crisp and Cool Jazz Piano!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :22
Of all places, I first heard this CD playing in a gift-shop on Sanibel Island, Florida. As one who is attracted to the instrumental jazz ballad, I was quickly compelled (after a few minutes of listening) to ask the store clerk what CD this was, quite sure that it was probably Oscar Peterson or some other legend of the cool jazz idiom. Instead, it was Beegie Adair, whom Id never heard of. Now, not only have I heard of her, but I cant wait to hear more of her.
This CD is a collection of George Gershwin songs played by Nasvhille pianist Beegie Adair and her trio. And she is certainly more than suited to playing Gershwin, as her cool behind-the-beat piano stylings are some of the most lyrical Ive heard. She is a terse player who, instead of using a whole slew of notes, manages to find just the right notes to solo with time and time again. Because of this, she is capable of filling the space to even the slowest of ballads (not to mention the mid-tempo stuff) with a delicate flair.
For those that have not heard Adair before, there are a few comparisons I can give. I was not suprised, for instance, when her website listed Oscar Peterson and Russ Freeman (Chet Baker Quartet) as two of her main influences. She has both the melodicism of Peterson and the cool, laid back approach of Freeman. Another comparison I might give is with the PIANO stylings of Diana Krall. Adairs solos, like Kralls, are delicate and understated but beautiful nonetheless (not to mention the obvious similarity in their song selections.)
To close, the only problem I had with this CD was that neither of the other instrumentalists (bass and drums) were given a chance to solo. Normally, I dont like bass or drum solos much, but 13 songs of all piano soloing can become a bit much if not broken up by other solos. Because of that, I find that the CD is hard to listen too all the way through as beautiful as Adairs soloing ability is, it becomes a bit monotonous when that is ALL there is.
Still, I have to give this one 5 stars. Adair is just that good.
Just great!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
This is just great. Shes at her best. I have many of her albums, but this is the best one. Very listenable.
Great piano
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
Im not sure if Beegie is a guy or a gal, but I know tasty piano interpretations when I hear them. Very easy listening.
Just the best!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :8
Ok..Im going to rave now but this album is superb. The choice of songs is wonderful and the way Beegie Adair plays them is stunning. Ive just discovered her but am truly going out to locate her other albums TODAY! Lovers of romantic jazz....dont miss her!
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