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| Multi-Instrumentalist & Vocalist GAEA SCHELL's "In Your Own Sweet Way," Out June 23, 2023 on Saphu Records GAEA SCHELL, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and vocalist, plays piano and flute on IN YOUR OWN SWEET WAY, and she also sings on a couple of tunes. The album consists of seven Latin-tinged original compositions, one straight-ahead original, and three fresh takes on songs from the Great American Songbook. IN YOUR OWN SWEET WAY follows For All We Know (2004) and After the Rain (2011). Jazzpolice.com says, "Schell pulls in the listener with a minimalist approach that shines with interpretative sensibility rather than pure musicality. But unlike other pianist/vocalists who are competent at the keyboard but clearly in their element in song (Diana Krall, Karrin Allyson), Gaea Schell is competent vocally and brilliant as composer/instrumentalist." It has taken several years for Schell to get back into the studio for her own recording, but that is because she has been so busy backing the likes of Nancy King, John Stowell, Albert 'Tootie' Heath, Clare Fischer Big Band, Tony Dumas, Marcus Shelby, Bobby Watson, and Earl Palmer, among others. Schell's piano playing is subtle and swinging, and her flute playing is influenced by traditional Cuban flutists, while her soft voice has been compared to a Brazilian white sand beach at sunrise. Inspired by nature and shaded with gentle Brazilian rhythms and classical hues, Gaea Schell's music is redolent with moonlight and romance. With her steadfast grooves and elegant expressiveness, IN YOUR OWN SWEET WAY is a highly engaging album. Tracks 1. Cava dell'Isola 5:49 2. Sweet & Lovely 3:58 3. Forio Rain 5:05 4. El Picacho 6:06 5. It Had to Be You 5:14 6. Summer Sea 4:37 7. In Your Own Sweet Way 6:36 8. Luna Plateada 6:55 9. Danza Nocturna de Flores 3:47 10. Un Sueño de la Noche 5:48 11. Perplexity 5:07 Personnel GAEA SCHELL piano, flute, vocals JORDAN SAMUELS guitar JOHN WIITALA bass GREG WYSER-PRATTE drums and CARLOS CARO percussion (1, 4, 8) MARCO DIAZ trumpet and piano (4) Arranged and produced by GAEA SCHELL write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |