HOWARD ALDEN AND BUCKY PIZZARELLI — In A Mellow Tone (2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Howard Alden and Bucky Pizzarelli played together a number of times over the years during jazz parties and in concerts, though the two seven-string guitarists never made a full CD together until In a Mellow Tone (though Alden appeared on a few tracks of Pizzarelli's A Portrait). Both heirs to the legacy of guitarist George Van Eps (who popularized the instrument), these two masters make magic on any session in which either of them takes place; combining the two meant that there was no reason for any additional players. With the extra string providing each man the ability to play a bassline for the other, they have a ball in the studio as they trade off playing gems like their cooking renditions of "In a Mellow Tone," "Cherokee," and "Three Little Words." Their slightly brisker treatment of Claude Thornhill's theme song "Snow Fall" works beautifully, while their intimate approach to "What's New" is among the best versions available on record or CD. They also capture the playful spirit of "Jitterbug Waltz" with a brilliant arrangement. Alden tackles both the haunting "In the Dark" and a brief take of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" as solos. The sale of this highly recommended CD benefits the Sante Fe Jazz Foundation, which assisted Alden when illness limited his ability to tour for an extended period. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1. In a Mellow Tone (Ellington, Gabler) - 7:32
2. Do Nothing 'Till You Hear from Me (Ellington, Russell) - 7:04
3. Tangerine (Mercer, Schertzinger) - 4:59
4. Snow Fall (Thornhill) - 5:23
5. Cherokee (Noble) - 5:11
6. In the Dark (Beiderbercke) - 3:03
7. The Very Thought of You (Noble) - 4:09
8. Three Little Words (Kalmar, Ruby) - 3:53
9. What's New? (Burke, Haggart) - 6:07
10. Moon Glow (DeLange, Hudson, Mills) - 4:58
11. Jitterbug Waltz (Maltby, Waller) - 6:15
12. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles (Brockman, Kellette, Kendis ...) - 1:22
13. Blues for Emmett (Alden, Pizzarelli) - 5:23
Credits :
Guitar – Bucky Pizzarelli (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 11, 13), Howard Alden

HOWARD ALDEN — My Shining Hour (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

With all of the recording activity by guitarist Howard Alden in the dozen or so years prior to the 2002 release of My Shining Hour, it is hard to believe that this is his first unaccompanied date. Alternating between electric and acoustic archtop seven-string guitars, Alden delivers one masterful performance after another. His brilliant technique is showcased in a dazzling take of "My Shining Hour" (which begins with a very subtle introduction), while his lyricism carries Duke Ellington's gorgeous ballad "All Too Soon." Alden, who taught actor Sean Penn to play jazz guitar for his role in Woody Allen's film Sweet and Lowdown, plays two miniatures written by Dick Hyman for its soundtrack; unfortunately, the intricate ballad "Unfaithful Woman" made only a fleeting appearance and the sparkling "E is for Emment" wasn't used at all, so Alden makes up for Allen's oversight. The inclusion of "I Wrote It for Jo," a piece by the late George Van Eps, shouldn't be any surprise to Alden's fans, who are well aware of Van Eps' pioneering work on the seven-string guitar, as well as recording four CDs with Alden. The guitarist also delves into the bossa nova classic "The Girl From Ipanema," Mal Waldron's bittersweet ballad "Soul Eyes," and Billy Strayhorn's very emotional "Blood Count" with a freshness that makes it sound as if one is hearing each piece for the first time. Howard Alden will have many shining hours ahead of him in the studio and on-stage, but this memorable CD should serve as an important landmark in his already very impressive career. Ken Dryden  
Tracklist :
1 My Shining Hour 3:44
Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer
2 All Too Soon 5:41
Duke Ellington / Carl Sigman
3 Sweet Substitute 4:02
Jelly Roll Morton
4 Unfaithful Woman 1:56
 Richard R. Hyman
5 E Is for Emment 1:32
 Richard R. Hyman
6 Blood Count 3:51
Billy Strayhorn
7 I Wrote It for Jo 3:55
George Van Eps
8 The Girl From Ipanema 4:07
Norman Gimbel / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
9 Isn't It a Pity? 4:20
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
10 Gone With the Wind 4:59
Herbert Magidson / Allie Wrubel
11 Soul Eyes 4:27
Mal Waldron
12 Chega de Saudade (No More Blues) 4:57
Jon Hendricks / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
13 Crazy She Calls Me 2:22
Bob Russell / Carl Sigman
Credits :
Producer, Guitar – Howard Alden

HOWARD ALDEN + GEORGE VAN EPS — 13 Strings (1991) WV (image+.cue), lossless

One of the strongest guitar-based jazz records of the 1990s, 13 Strings (so named because of the combination of Van Eps' seven-string instrument and Alden's conventional six-stringer) swings with a relaxed confidence born of equal parts experience and sheer mastery. This record marks Van Eps' return to recording after a period of over 20 years, and his playing displays nary a cobweb nor an uncertainty. His comping retains the same pianistic character that it exhibited 40 years previously on Mellow Guitar, and his solo statements reveal an improviser comfortable weaving complicated, multi-voiced lines. Van Eps' former student, Howard Alden, is no less spectacular, and his voice on his instrument is as seasoned as his teacher's. The tracks are broken down into quartet, duet, and solo performances. On the quartet selections, bassist Dave Stone and drummer Jake Hanna, in addition to laying down minimalist grooves that would set any toe to tapping, make important solo contributions of their own, creating memorable, melodic statements whenever the spotlight is handed over to them. Although the guitarists sound wonderful in all settings, the most satisfying moments on this record are their duets, especially the Ray Noble compositions "I Hadn't Anyone Till You" and "The Touch of Your Lips," where the two guitarists really let their musicianship shine (some of the obvious familiarity with this material may be due to the fact that Van Eps worked with Noble in the 1930s). The songs that Alden and Van Eps have chosen are mainly old standards, with four Gershwin songs in contrast to only one original composition, Van Eps' own "Queerology," which receives a ravishing solo guitar treatment from Alden. Despite the age and familiarity of the material, the tracks never seem old hat, not because they are radically deconstructed, but, rather, because the musicians don't seem to play these songs so much as breathe them. Lines, chords, and countermelodies fly with such relaxed ease that the listener is almost duped into believing that this isn't incredibly complicated music, as ornate as any Baroque chamber concerto. This is jazz that is both classic and classy, and 13 Strings is a wonderful demonstration of the talents of four musicians whose self-assured knowledge of the idiom is unparalleled. Daniel Gioffre
Tracklist :
1 Just You, Just Me 5:18
Jesse Greer / Raymond Klages
2 My Ideal 4:13
Newell Chase / Leo Robin / Richard A. Whiting
3 I Hadn't Anyone Till You 5:38
Ray Noble
4 A Beautiful Friendship 6:38
Donald Kahn / Jule Styne / Stanley Styne
5 The Touch of Your Lips 6:24
Ray Noble
6 Ain't Misbehavin' 3:15
Harry Brooks / Andy Razaf / Fats Waller
7 Too Marvelous for Words 5:09
Johnny Mercer / Richard A. Whiting
8 Love Walked In 4:36
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
9 Queerology 2:01
George Van Eps
10 How Long Has This Been Going On? 4:19
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
11 Mine 4:23
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
12 Embraceable You 2:22
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
13 Emaline 4:37
Mitchell Parish / Frank Perkins

BENNY CARTER - In the Mood for Swing (1988) APE (image+.cue), lossless

All 11 of the songs are somewhat obscure and therefore fresh Carter compositions ("Summer Serenade" is perhaps the best-known) and Dizzy Gillespie sits in with the group for three songs. But even with Gillespie, guitarist Howard Alden and pianist Roland Hanna, the solo star throughout is the ageless Benny Carter, who at the age of 80 still seemed to be improving. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     I'm in the Mood for Swing 6:48
Benny Carter / Spencer Williams
2     Another Time, Another Place 6:18
Benny Carter    
3     The Courtship 4:33
Benny Carter    
4     Rock Me to Sleep 5:12
Benny Carter
5     Janel 5:25
Benny Carter    
6     The Romp 5:46
Benny Carter
7     Summer Serenade 4:55
Benny Carter
8     Not So Blue 7:21
Benny Carter
9     You, Only You 6:39
Benny Carter
10     Blue Moonlight 6:06
Benny Carter
11     South Side Samba 6:43
Benny Carter
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz
Drums – Louis Bellson
Guitar – Howard Alden (pistas: 1, 3, 5 to 8, 11)
Piano – Roland Hanna
Saxophone, Composed By – Benny Carter
Trumpet [Special Guest] – Dizzy Gillespie (pistas: 2, 8, 11)

CAROL SLOANE - When I Look In Your Eyes (1994) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This is one of Carol Sloane's finest recordings. Having developed into a superb interpreter of lyrics who always swings, Sloane works closely with pianist Bill Charlap (who is sometimes joined by bassist Steve Gilmore, drummer Ron Vincent, and guitarist Howard Alden) on a variety of haunting ballads and an occasional romp. Her rendition of "Something Cool" ranks with June Christy's (Sloane really sounds purposely pitiful); "I Didn't Know About You" and "I Was Telling Him About You" are quite expressive, and Sloane brings a happier mood to "Give Me the Simple Life" and "Tulip or Turnip." Highly recommended to fans of first-class singing. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Give Me The Simple Life 4:14
2 Isn't This A Lovely Day 4:12
3 Midnight Sun 7:30
4 Take Your Shoes Off, Baby 3:19
5 I Didn't Know About You 5:28
6 Soon 3:44
7 Old Devil Moon 4:42
8 Let's Face The Music And Dance 6:48
9 Something Cool 5:19
10 Tulip Or Turnip 2:49
11 I Was Telling Him About You 4:34
12 When I Look In Your Eyes 5:29
13 Will You Still Be Mine? 3:11
Credits:
Bass – Steve Gilmore
Drums – Ron Vincent
Guitar – Howard Alden
Piano – Bill Charlap
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Frank Wess (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 12)
Vocals – Carol Sloane

CHARLIE BYRD - The Washington Guitar Quintet (1992) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Romanticism, Afro-Latin voicings and classical stylings are the three primary components of Charlie Byrd's most recent release. It blends his playing with that of Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Jeffrey Meyerriecks, Myrna Sislen and Larry Snitzler, and the quintet members expertly complement and contrast each other on a program of American popular standards, compositions by Vivaldi, Mozart, Antonio Carlos Jobim and three superb interpretations of the Bix Beiderbecke masterpieces "In A Mist," "Candlelights" and "In The Dark." It's more structured than improvisatory, but the playing is so compelling and exquisite that it should appeal to both guitar lovers and music fans generally. by Ron Wynn
Tracklist:
1    Sarambeque 2:31
Ernesto Nazareth   
2    Espanoleta de Camara 3:31
Laurindo Almeida
3    Django 4:56
John Lewis
4    Swing '39 5:51
Stéphane Grappelli / Django Reinhardt
5    Derradeira Primavera 2:07
Antônio Carlos Jobim
6    Correnteza 2:31
Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Carlos Jobim
7    Tears 3:25
Stéphane Grappelli / Django Reinhardt
8    El Noy de la Mare 5:18
Traditional
9    Nuages 3:28
Django Reinhardt / Spencer Williams
10    Concierto de Aranjuez/Spain 4:44
Chick Corea / Joaquín Rodrigo
11    Ashokan Farewell 3:26
Jay Ungar
12    Easy to Love 4:36
Cole Porter
13    I'm a Stranger Here With Myself 5:39
Ogden Nash / Kurt Weill
14    Speak Low 4:50
Ogden Nash / Kurt Weill
15    Cavatina 4:15
Stanley Myers
Credits:
Bass – Joe Byrd (faixas: 12-14)
Drums – Chuck Redd (faixas: 12-14)
Guitar – Carlos Barbosa-Lima (faixas: 1,5,12-15), Charlie Byrd, Howard Alden (faixas: 12-14), Jeffrey Meyerriecks (faixas: 1-11), John Marlow (faixas: 1-11), Larry Snitzler (faixas: 1-11), Myrna Sislen (faixas: 1-11)

JOHN LEWIS - Evolution II (2001-2014) RM / Jazz Best Collection 1000 / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

On May 3, 2000, John Lewis turned 80 -- and almost half a century after the formation of the Modern Jazz Quartet, he could still inspire a variety of reactions. Over the years, Lewis' detractors have insisted that his piano playing is too polite and overly mannered; his admirers, however, have exalted him as the epitome of class and sophistication. To be sure, Lewis' pianism is quite sophisticated, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't swing or that he isn't soulful. Recorded in 2000 and released in early 2001, Evolution II isn't going to convert anyone who isn't already an admirer of the pianist's cool jazz/third stream approach. Anyone who has claimed that Lewis' playing is too polite won't have a change of heart after hearing this CD, but for Lewis' admirers, the rewards are great. Evolution II is the second installment of his Evolution trilogy; while the first Evolution was an unaccompanied solo piano recording, Evolution II finds him leading quartets that include Howard Alden or Howard Collins on guitar, George Mraz or Marc Johnson on upright bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. Except for the standards "Come Rain or Come Shine" and "What Is This Thing Called Love?," all of the songs are Lewis originals (including new compositions as well as familiar pieces like "Django" and "Trieste"). True to form, Lewis is elegant and swinging at the same time -- contrary to what his detractors have claimed, Lewis swings, but he does so on his own terms. For Lewis, there is no reason why jazz cannot be classical-influenced yet maintain the feelings of the blues. Although Evolution II falls short of essential, it is an enjoyable addition to the veteran pianist's catalog and demonstrates that his chops have held up well over the years. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist:
1    The Festivals 4:14   
John Lewis
2    One of Parker's Moods 3:54   
John Lewis
3    December, Remember 6:59
John Lewis
4    That! Afternoon in Paris 6:07    
John Lewis
5    Cain and Abel 6:52
John Lewis
6    Come Rain or Come Shine 5:03
Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer
7    Trieste 4:17
John Lewis
8    Django 5:24
John Lewis
9    Sammy 4:09
John Lewis / Cole Porter
10    What Is This Thing Called Love? 5:52
Cole Porter
John Lewis feat: Cole Porter
CreditS :
Howard Alden - Guitar
Howard Collins - Guitar
Marc Johnson - Bass, Bass (Acoustic)
John Lewis - Composer, Piano, Producer
George Mraz - Bass, Bass (Acoustic),
Lewis Nash - Drums
Cole Porter - Composer, Performer

KEN PEPLOWSKI - It's a Lonesome Old Town (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

 

Ken Peplowski has long been open to playing in more modern idioms of jazz while not losing his facilities or interest in the older styles. On this CD, Peplowski -- doubling as usual on clarinet and tenor -- is joined by guitarist Alden, pianist Allen Farnham, bassist Greg Cohen and the late drummer Alan Dawson. In addition, all but the final two of the dozen selections add either guitarist Charlie Byrd (who is on five songs), trumpeter Tom Harrell or pianist Marian McPartland (the latter two, on three songs apiece, both appear on "Last Night When We Were Young"). The repertoire, which has several expected swing standards, also includes a boppish original by Harrell (the opening "More Than Ever") and a song apiece by Lennon & McCartney, Sonny Stitt and Antonio Carlos Jobim. "These Foolish Things" and "Supposin'" are particularly delightful, for they feature a trio comprised of Pep and the two guitars. This was the first time Alden and Byrd had recorded together, and their interplay is quite special. There are many subtle surprises throughout the set, such as the tango rhythm given "It's a Lonesome Old Town," the pure joy to be heard in the jubilant Brazilian folk song "Bonicrates De Muletas," the cooking bebop of "The Eternal Triangle," and the effective transformation of the Beatles' "In My Life" into a jazz ballad. The tricky Peplowski original "Crimehouse" (based on "Limehouse Blues") wraps up the inventive and rewarding set. by Scott Yanow  
Tracklist:
1    More Than Ever    6:40
Tom Harrell
2    They Can't Take That Away From Me    4:22
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
3    It's A Lonesome Old Town    4:57
Charles Kisco / Harry Tobias
4    These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)    5:03
Harry Link / Holt Marvell / Jack Strachey
5    Supposin'    3:07
Paul Denniker / Andy Razaf
6    Bonicrates De Muletas    3:38
Jacob Do Bandolim
7    It Never Entered My Mind    5:03
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
8    In My Life    5:10
John Lennon / Paul McCartney
9    Last Night When We Were Young    6:13
Harold Arlen / E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
10    The Eternal Triangle    4:52
Sonny Stitt
11    Zingaro    6:25
Chico Buarque / Antônio Carlos Jobim
12    Crimehouse    2:32
Ken Peplowski
Credits:
Bass – Greg Cohen
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Ken Peplowski
Drums – Alan Dawson
Guitar – Charlie Byrd (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), Howard Alden
Piano – Allen Farnham, Marian McPartland (tracks: 7, 8, 9)
Trumpet – Tom Harrell (tracks: 1, 9, 10)

KEN PEPLOWSKI GYPSY JAZZ BAND - Gypsy Lamento (2008) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Ken Peplowski has long shown interest in a number of different jazz styles, but this CD is his first strictly Gypsy swing session. Recruiting two of the most versatile guitarists for the date, Bucky Pizzarelli and Howard Alden, veterans Frank Tate on bass and Chuck Redd on drums, and the promising young violinist Aaron Weinstein (on selected tracks), Peplowski alternates between tenor sax and clarinet, covering a set list that is mostly drawn from the Quintet of the Hot Club of France and postwar Django Reinhardt records. The reed player showcases both instruments in his delightful take of "Please," overlapping them in spots via overdubbing. Peplowski takes a back seat to the two guitarists in "Nuages," with Pizzarelli taking the opening solo (easily identified by anyone who has heard him play this standard in person) and Alden following the leader's feature. Weinstein takes part in the chugging "Minor Swing," sounding very mature for his tender years. "Anouman" is one of Reinhardt's gems from near the end of his life; surprisingly, it is infrequently performed. Peplowski's lyrical, spacious clarinet is a highlight of this moving rendition. This enjoyable tribute to Django Reinhardt merits a follow-up CD. One minor beef: unless one can read the Japanese-only liner notes, it is nearly impossible to tell which guitarist is soloing on several selections; presumably the duties are shared. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist:
1    Topsy    7:14
Written-By – E. Durham, E. Battle
2    Anouman    4:37
Written-By – D. Reinhardt
3    Crepuscule    4:49
Written-By – D. Reinhardt
4    Tears    4:21
5    I'm Confessin'    7:28
Written-By – Al. J. Neiburg, D. Dougherty, E. Reynolds
6    Minor Swing    4:30
Written-By – D. Reinhardt
7    Solitude    4:19
Written-By – D. Ellington
8    Nympheus    5:13
9    Please    5:56
Written-By – Robin, Reinger
10    Nuages    5:28
11    I've Had My Moments    4:21
Written-By – W. Donaldson
12    Time On My Hands    2:45
Credits:
Bass – Frank Tate
Drums – Chuck Redd
Guitar – Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Ken Peplowski
Violin – Aaron Weinstein

 

GEORGE VAN EPS & HOWARD ALDEN - Keepin' Time (1996) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Guitarists George Van Eps (a veteran of the 1930's) and Howard Alden (36 at the time of this recording) had made three prior CD's before cutting a fine quartet date with bassist Michael Moore and drummer Jake Hanna. The two guitarists can easily be told apart for Van Eps (the inventor of the seven-string guitar) plays some of the most beautiful chords in the world while Alden often contributes single-note solos. Highlights of the disc include Alden's two renditions of Van Eps songs ("The Chant" and "Kay's Fantasy"), Van Eps' two features and such swing standards as "Blue Skies," "How High The Moon," "I Cover The Waterfront" and a duet rendition of "More Than You Know." All of the music is quite relaxed (with nothing over a slow-medium pace) but has plenty of inner fire. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
    1.   Blue Skies - 4:28
    2.   Satin Doll - 6:30
    3.   It Had to Be You - 6:46
    4.   Body and Soul - 5:03
    5.   How High the Moon - 5:24
    6.   Honeysuckle Rose - 2:16
    7.   I Cover the Waterfront - 5:26
    8.   The Chant  performed - 2:26
    9.   Willow Weep for Me - 5:27
    10.   Kay's Fantasy - 4:05
    11.   More Than You Know - 5:25
    12.   I Got Rhythm - 4:22
Credits:
Howard Alden  -  Guitar
Jake Hanna  -  Drums
Michael Moore  -  Bass
George Van Eps  -  Guitar

GEORGE VAN EPS / HOWARD ALDEN - Hand-Crafted Swing (1992) CONCORD / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The master of the seven-string guitar, George Van Eps, joins the rising young jazz guitarist Howard Alden, which works perfectly in spite of a 45-year difference in age and different approaches to the guitar. Van Eps' chordal style meshes perfectly with Alden's single note lines in part because of the younger man's study of the senior's recordings and Alden's quick ear and gift for harmony. In any case, it was an obvious thrill for Alden to play with the experienced Van Eps, who literally invented the seven-string guitar (also played by Bucky Pizzarelli) and would soon be added to Alden's musical arsenal. The second of four CDs that they would make together prior to Van Eps' death in 1998, they play a mix of popular standards and show tunes from the 1930s, '40s and '50s. Highlights include a lyrical "What's New." a deliberate "I Could Write a Book," and an intricate "All the Things You Are," along with less frequently played chestnuts like the swinging "It's Wonderful." Van Eps is unaccompanied on both of his original compositions, "Lap Piano" and "Forty-Eight." Bassist Dave Stone and drummer Jake Hanna, who sticks to brushes, are present on most of the tracks. by Ken Dryden   
Tracklist:
1 Stompin' at the Savoy 4:12
Benny Goodman / Andy Razaf / Edgar Sampson / Chick Webb
2 What's New? 4:16
Johnny Burke / Bob Haggart
3 It's Wonderful 4:13
Howard Alden / George Van Eps
4 Lap Piano 2:34
George Van Eps
5 I Could Write A Book 4:39
Walter Gross / Jack Lawrence
6 Tenderly 3:36
Paul James / Kay Swift
7 Can't We Be Friends 5:15
Neal Hefti
8 Just in Time 4:18
Betty Comden / Adolph Green / Jule Styne
9 The Nearness of You 6:27
Hoagy Carmichael / Ned Washington
10 Forty-Eight 6:11
Howard Alden / George Van Eps
11 All the Things You Are 1:18
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
12 I Could Write a Book 4:53
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
13 I've Got a Crush on You 4:58
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
14 Moonglow 4:47
Eddie DeLange / Will Hudson / Irving Mills
 Credits
Bass – Dave Stone
Drums – Jake Hanna
Guitar – George Van Eps, Howard Alden

GEORGE VAN EPS / HOWARD ALDEN - Hand-Crafted Swing

 (1992) CONCORD / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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TERRIE RICHARDS ALDEN AND THE WARREN VACHÉ QUARTET - Voice with Heart [1999]

With a light, airy voice à la Mildred Bailey and Blossom Dearie, although not as breathy as dear Blossom's, Terrie Richards Alden has put together a program designed to show her voice to its best advantage. With Warren Vache playing hot cornet, a swinging rendition of the first tune on the session, "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone," promises more than an hour of great music delivered by a very talented group of professionals who deliver on the promise. Warren Vache, sharing top of the bill on this session, is well-known to those who like their music to jump. His roots are in the traditionalist genre, having studied with Pee Wee Erwin and gaining early experience performing with Benny Goodman, Vic Dickenson, and Bob Wilber. He has been a leader since the mid-'70s. With Scott Hamilton, Vache was in the forefront of a revival of small swing jazz. Out of the Ruby Braff mold, Mr. Vache's cornet has a clear, bell-like tone which becomes a perfect counterpoint to Alden's voice. Hear their collaboration on "Just One of Those Things." His satiny playing behind Richards Alden's on "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You" recalls the lyrical, muted trumpet of Harry "Sweets" Edison playing behind Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and others. Vache vocalizes on "Talk to Me Baby," a cut where the whole cast has a lot of fun. The husband end of the team and, for this session, a member of the Vache quartet, Howard Alden does some significant soloing on several of the cuts. He and Terrie have a lot of fun with "Makin' Whoopee," where she takes some liberties with the words to discourage any husband thinking of straying, even a little. The guy on the bench is referred to as "some old judge who 'she' calls 'honey'." Prior to this album, Terrie Richards Alden has appeared in a supporting role on albums by Rex Allen, Butch Miles, and Harry Allen. Judging by the results on this, her first solo album, it could have been subtitled "It's About Time."  by Dave Nathan  
Tracklist
1 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 3:56
Sidney Clare / Sam H. Stept 
2 Comes Love 3:47
Lew Brown / Charles Tobias 
3 Sweet Substitute 5:01
Jelly Roll Morton 
4 Makin' Whoopee 4:28 
Walter Donaldson / Gus Kahn 
5 Just One of Those Things 5:39
Cole Porter 
6 Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You 3:53
Andy Razaf / Don Redman 
7 Talk to Me 4:56
8 Dindi 5:05
Ray Gilbert / Antônio Carlos Jobim 
9 Ill Wind 5:25
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler 
10 It's All Right With Me 6:14
Cole Porter 
11 The Very Thought of You 5:48
Ray Noble 
12 Am I Blue 5:37
Harry Akst / Grant Clarke 
13 Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? 5:38
Bill Austin / Louis Jordan 
14 His Eye Is on the Sparrow 2:35
Terrie Richards Alden 
Credits 
Bass – Michael Moore
Cornet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Warren Vaché
Drums – Jackie Williams
Guitar – Howard Alden
Vocals – Terrie Richards Alden

 Terrie Richards Alden and The Warren Vaché Quartet - Voice with Heart

[1999] Nagel Heyer / CBR320 / scans

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