CAROL WELSMAN - Swing Ladies, Swing! 'A Tribute to Singers of the Swing Era' (1998) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This is a beautiful timeless mix of American Song Book Classics with Symphony Orchestra. It is very rich musically.
My lifelong dream was to sing with a symphony orchestra. I am lucky that my grandfather, Frank Welsman, is the founder and first conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. I thought it would be wonderful to dedicate this album to him and also pay tribute to the sinegr who influenced me to sing jazz. They are showcased on this CD. Enjoy!
Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world. She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few jazz/pop artists in Canada have experienced.
Fluent in French and Italian in addition to her native English, Carol blends languages and rhythms with a versatile repertoire including swing, samba, R & B, pop and jazz. She delivers a mix of American Songbook classics and original compositions in a style that ranges from sensuous and warm to infectiously energetic.
Winner of the 2005 “Pianist/Keyboardist of the Year” Award, and nominee for “Best Female Vocalist” at the 2006 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, Carol is riding a new wave of success. She has released five CDs to date, and four have received Juno Award nominations, the Canadian equivalent to the Grammy Awards. web
Tracklist :
1    Honeysuckle Rose    3:33
2    What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?    4:47
3    Fever    3:26
4    Never Let Me Go    5:54
5    More Than You Know    4:09
6    Cheek To Cheek    4:08
7    Black Coffee    5:06
8    Taking A Chance On Love    3:51
9    Over The Rainbow    5:00
10    If I Were A Bell    3:28
11    God Bless The Child    5:16
12    Do It Again    3:44
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – James Dale
Bass – Andrew Downing (faixas: 4, 8), George Koller (faixas: 1 to 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 12)
Drums – Bob McLaren (faixas: 3, 5, 7, 12), Davide Direnzo (faixas: 4, 8), Mark Kelso (faixas: 1, 2, 6, 9 to 11)
Piano – Carol Welsman (faixas: 4, 8), James Dale (faixas: 12), Mark Eisenman (faixas: 1 to 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11)
Saxophone – Phil Dwyer (faixas: 4 to 6, 8, 9, 11)