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State Of The Art

State Of The Art

Dee Daniels

Label: Criss Cross
Format: CD
Barcode: 8712474136223
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Catalog number: CRISS 1362
Releasedate: 20-09-13
State Of The Art is not only singer Dee Daniel’s debut leader date for Criss Cross, but the label’s first-ever release by a vocalist after three decades and hundreds of recordings by jazz’ best and brightest.
State Of The Art is not only singer Dee Daniel’s debut leader date for Criss Cross, but the label’s first-ever release by a vocalist after three decades and hundreds of recordings by jazz’ best and brightest.

It’s a worthy addition—the Seattle-born vocalist, who sang two numbers on Wycliffe Gordon’s recent Criss Cross date The intimate Ellington, brings her richly textured multi-octave voice, instrumentally-flexible phrasing, and keen interpretative abilities to a program comprising 13 gems from various corners of the American Songbook.

Enhancing the swinging, soulful, old-master flavor and 21st century feel are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, who contributes apropos testifying solos and obligatos throughout, and a sychronously grooving rhythm section with pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Paul Beaudry, and drummer Alvester Garnett.