...the music of jazz vocalist KATE McGARRY.
There are 3 essential tracks off of her cd MERCY STREETS that I became obsessed with a couple years ago. They are WHATEVER LOLA WANTS, BUT NOT FOR ME, and DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS?
WHATEVER LOLA WANTS takes on a sultry flamenco feel... love her vocal improvisation in the middle. BUT NOT FOR ME has brilliant improvisation as well... love the drum and bass work. Also love the purity of DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS?
Kate is definitely a "contemporary" jazz singer. The chord progressions in some of her tunes can be a little too "modern" for me at times. There are other tracks that I really like, but those three tracks really stand out for me.
WHATEVER LOLA WANTS takes on a sultry flamenco feel... love her vocal improvisation in the middle. BUT NOT FOR ME has brilliant improvisation as well... love the drum and bass work. Also love the purity of DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS?
All three have a wonderful fresh approach than you normally hear with the tune.
Have a listen...
Kate is definitely a "contemporary" jazz singer. The chord progressions in some of her tunes can be a little too "modern" for me at times. There are other tracks that I really like, but those three tracks really stand out for me.
Here she is doing a cover of the JUST WHAT I NEEDED by the CARS. This can be found on her cd IF LESS IS MORE.... NOTHING IS EVERYTHING.
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