- Audio CD (12 Feb 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: 33 Jazz
- ASIN: B00005A0Y8
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 421,257 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Born and brought up in Chicago, Joan Viskant began singing in the clubs of her hometown before relocating, first to France and then to London. Continuing her vocal career in Europe, she received encouragement from Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, as well as the respect of many other influential jazz musicians, including Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles and Betty Carter. Since her move to the UK she had been in great demand as a jazz performer. She has also recorded two albums - a soon to be released big band and strings album of classic standards and this album, a wonderful demonstration of her mastery of jazz performance.
Personnel:
Joan Viskant - (vocals), Derek Nash - (saxophones), Mick Bishop - (piano & synthesizer), Mitch Dalton - (guitar), Geoff Gascoyne - (bass), Rod Brown - (drums & percussion)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning mix of jazz standards and self-penned new songs,
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Joan sings this mix of material in her own inimitable way. Her luxurious vocals are as seductive as ever and the small group arrangements lend to the intimacy of her delivery. In particular her version of When You Wish Upon A Star sends shivers down my spine. I wasn't aware of her as a songwriter and was knocked out by Merry-Go-Round where her lyrics have been put to a Dudley Moore piece of music. More of Joan please!
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