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| Alexis Parsons Trio at Jazz At Kitano Alexis Parsons Trio Appearing at Jazz At Kitano Thursday, August 4th Sets: 8:00pm & 10:00pm featuring Alexis Parsons, vocals Frank Kimbrough, piano Jay Anderson, bass JAZZ AT KITANO 66 Park Avenue (East 38th Street), NYC Two Sets: 8:00pm and 10:00pm "All these songs of love have their anchor in the paradoxical world reflected by Alexis Parsons' self-titled series of tomes on the theme of conflicted, difficult arrangements (Self Release; 40:35 ★★★★). Accompanied by pianist Frank Kimbrough, the bloom's off as Parsons delivers an unmannered "The Winter Of My Discontent, " followed by a wistful look back with "Hello Young Lovers, " only to be followed up by a rare, upbeat swinger with "Just Squeeze Me." The mood is melancholic, as the more seasoned Parsons' breathy, desultory delivery reminds us that love is not a game to be entered into lightly." By John Ephland - "Sirens of Today" - DownBeat Magazine "....she deserves as much credit for her storytelling abilities as she does for her singing. She inhabits these songs as if they represent her very being, making Alexis Parsons an alluring listen from start to finish." By Dan Bilawsky - All About Jazz write your comments about the article :: © 2016 Jazz News :: home page |