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DAVID BASSE - Strike When Your Iron Is Hot

Greger Rönnqvist | Strömsund, Jemtland, Sweden | 04/03/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"With a cool, warm and delightfully laid-back voice David Basse "Strikes When The Iron is Hot"! And hot is just what it is. David's voice is a blend of Frank Sinatra and Tom Waits. Besides some original compositions from Mike Melvoin, Milo Adamo and Hurwitz, there's also some smoking standards interpretations of Duke Ellington's "I'm Just a Lucky So and So", Tom Waits "Invitation to the Blues" and Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" to mention a few. When David sings "I'm in a New York State of Mind" he does it so convincing that you wouldn't doubt that he really is in that mood.The magnificent Mike Melvoin Trio backs up David Basse. Some jazz musicians which certainly belong to the Jazz elite! This is a timeless release and it will certainly stand the test of time for years to come."

Great Bluesy KC Swinger ! ! !

Eddie Landsberg | Tokyo, Japan | 06/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With a voice that in many ways is a cross between Tom Waites and Dr. John and a Joe Williams type delivery and an equally swinging ensemble to boot, David Basse is one of the few "on the scene" vocalists that you'll find me (an old school biased type of fellow) reviewing - - Though he hasn't quite gotten the recognition he deserves (you should be hearing *his* name, not Harry Connick Jr.), this CD prooves atleast that he deserves it. The CD is fun to listen to, his voice is seasoned (possibly with a bit of gin or tabacco ?) and he sounds hard and legit (as opposed to "cute" and "retro")style - - after hearing the CD, you'll definitely want to catch him him. - - throughout there's a great choice of tunes, and he really puts you in a swinging mood.On a personal note, I discovered this CD after recording Soft & Furry on my own CD "Remembering Eddie Jefferson" (Giacomo Gates, vocals) and wanting to hear "the competition" - - when I heard David's version, my over sensitive/over competitive shown must have shown because instantly my wife began "reassuring" me that mine was good too. Paying homage to an era past, David Basse should definitely be on the top of your list if you feel it reassuring that there's a Jazz vocalist out there with freshness, originality, yet true to the style of bluesy Jazz and swing."