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| Ellynne Rey CD Release Event for "A Little Bit Of Moonlight”  Jazz Vocal Series/CD Release"A Little Bit of Moonlight" Ellynne Rey - vocals Bennett Paster - piano Paul Beaudry - bass Saul Rubin - guitar Jerome Jennings - drums Plus "Surprise Special Guest"! at Zeb's Wed., Oct. 22nd 8pm Zeb's 223 West 28th Street NYC Between 7th & 8th (212) 695-8081 Ellynne Rey "A Little Bit Of Moonlight" (Self Produced) Street Date July 2, 2014 Ellynne Rey-Vocals, Paul Beaudry-bass, Gene Bertoncini-guitar, Tony Jefferson-drums, Bennett Paster-piano, Daniel Sadownick-percussion Artist: Ellynne Rey Title: A Little Bit Of Moonlight Label: Self Produced UPC Code: 888295105378 Release Date: JULY 2, 2014 Website: www.ellynnesings.com Track listing, track times and composer: 1. Make Someone Happy (Styne) 4:14 2. Love and Deception (Mihanovich) 3:15 3. Dindi (Jobim )5:24 4. Soul Eyes (Waldron) 4:26 5. How Deep Is The Ocean (Berlin) 4:15 6. You Taught My Heart To Sing (Tyner & Cahn) 4:52 7. Ruby My Dear (Monk & Swisher) 4:04 8. My One and Only Love (Mellin & Wood) 4:14 9. I Fall In Love Too Easily (Styne & Cahn) 3:34 10. Invitation (Kaper & Webster) 4:41 11. Suddenly It's Spring (Burke & Van Heusen) 2:39 12. Besame Mucho (Velazquez English lyrics by S. Skylar) 4:06 13. Blue In Green (Davis, Evans & D'Ambrosio) 3:45 14. What A Little Moonlight Can Do (Woods) 4:33 15. So Many Stars (Mendes & Bergman) 5:11 Musicians: Ellynne Rey-Vocals, Paul Beaudry-bass, Gene Bertoncini-guitar, Tony Jefferson-drums, Bennett Paster-piano, Daniel Sadownick-percussion Recorded at: Benny's Wash 'n' Dry Studio Brooklyn NY 2013 If we can judge the character of an individual by the company they keep then vocalist Ellynne Rey is in mighty fine company on her new CD "A Little Bit Of Moonlight". Her taste is further enhanced by her excellent choice of material too, showcasing fifteen selections from the jazz canon and the Great American Songbook. As the noted jazz critic and author Will Friedwald states in his liner notes; " I'm allowed to have favorites - the same as anyone else - and for me, the standout tracks on this album are the duets and the occasional trios. The numbers with full rhythm section are also excellent, but it's the more minimal and intimate numbers, in which singer Ellynne Rey works with just with the master guitarist Gene Bertoncini, and / or the veteran bassist Paul Beaudry, that most caught me personally. " The selections on "A Little Bit Of Moonlight" explore matters of the heart, love, loss and joy and songs by legendary jazz piano players too; McCoy Tyner's "You Taught My Heart to Sing", Thelonious Monk's "Ruby My Dear, " Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" and "Blue in Green" by Bill Evans. Accompanied by some of the most talented musicians on the New York City jazz scene Gene Bertoncini (Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Tony Bennett), Paul Beaudry (Clark Terry, Grady Tate, Jimmy Cobb), Tony Jefferson (Eddie Harris, Kenny Drew Jr., Lonnie Smith), Bennett Paster (Wallace Roney, Kurt Elling, Rufus Reid), Daniel Sadownick (Beyonce, Michael Brecker, Pat Martino). By devouring classic jazz recordings of the instrumentalists and singers from the 1930's - 1960's, Ellynne developed a love for the rich American musical tradition we call jazz. Ellynne Rey, a Connecticut native, has had the chance to meet, study, and work with some of the best jazz musicians and singers worldwide. Here is what the critics have said: "...Not only does she make it work [singing with just guitar and bass] she makes it magical. It just goes to show if you have the voice and the material you don't need all that lavish production." —Jack Goodstein/Seattle PI "The singer works the crowd with her witty lyricism, upbeat vibe, and joyous overtones . She also uses wonderful diction to complement her silky voca lcords and acute dynamic sense... Ellynne's style and delivery loom as a high point..." —Glenn Astarita/AllAboutJazz Ellynne is a gifted lyricist, composer, and performer. She composes with a sophisticated understanding of harmony and can rejuvenate songs written decades before she was born. She is a true artist. write your comments about the article :: © 2014 Jazz News :: home page |