One of my new favorites!
10/04/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Through blind luck I heard a copy of this cd and I liked it so much I had to purchase it. I've been listening to it non-stop ever since (about 2 months). It just doesn't ever get old!"
Great Piano Jazz!!
smoothjazzandmore | Clay, NY USA | 01/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Within the last year, our internet radio provider, Live365.com, has been showcasing many artists for airplay on our internet radio stations. So far, the talent they provided has been at best, so-so. But this time, they may have found a diamond in the rough. Lisa Hilton has been providing traditional jazz to her audience for the past few years and released three subsequent albums. With the help of established saxophonist, Eric Marienthal, "In The Mood for Jazz" takes you back to a time when Jazz was king. Unlike Diana Krall, who uses allot of vocals on her CD's, Hilton concentrates on the instrumental side of the genre with 8 of the 12 tracks written by herself. Her style is reminiscent of fellow pianists George Shearing and Oscar Peterson. She even gives life to jazz standards such as Duke Ellington's "In A Sentimental Mood", Antonio Carlos Jobim's "The Girl From Ipanema" and a Gershwin classic, "Our Love is Here to Stay". I enjoyed listening to this CD. The track "Just for Fun" is self explanatory. It's fresh and original, which is hard to do nowadays. Hopefully with this new release, Hilton will get more exposure because its a winner!!"
Great For Evening Entertaining
Ben and Michele Boer | Cambria, CA | 09/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We love this album! We put it on the CD player when we have company over for dinner. The standards are well-done and fun to listen to. The original songs are upbeat and just different enough for our guests to ask "Who's that you've got playing?" Track #2, "Just For Fun" is terrific. This CD is a "must-have" for mellow jazz fans."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1