Featuring Special Guests Rebecca Kilgore and Eddie Erickson, Frank Loesser's award-winning musical takes on a new musicality in the hands of this critically acclaimed Quartet of Harry Allen, Joe Cohn, Joel Forbes and Chuck... more » Riggs and the lyrics are made to order for Eddie Erickson's rich baritone and Rebecca's seductive voice, handling with elan the trials of a woman in love.« less
Featuring Special Guests Rebecca Kilgore and Eddie Erickson, Frank Loesser's award-winning musical takes on a new musicality in the hands of this critically acclaimed Quartet of Harry Allen, Joe Cohn, Joel Forbes and Chuck Riggs and the lyrics are made to order for Eddie Erickson's rich baritone and Rebecca's seductive voice, handling with elan the trials of a woman in love.
CD Reviews
Best Straight Ahead Jazz since Getz and Webster
Ellicott | Baltimore MD | 09/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The distinguishing feature of this CD is that it is Jazz (with a captial J) by adults for adults. If you remember Webster and Getz, you will get it. If not, perhaps glimpse it. The vocals get it too - in voices that are not perfect in a musical sense but perfect in the art of understanding and nuance. Like Sinatra in the late 50s and early 60s - no more choir boy voice, but lyrically wise. Like Anita O'Day, who had it way before her imitators. The heart and pain of the love songs -- the pain and ache of love at that age (our age).
In short, you must listen to this CD if you love the art of jazz. It it a joy."
Rebecca Kilgore is terrific
Bomojaz | South Central PA, USA | 12/01/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Not the greatest run-through of this marvelous material, but by far not the worst either. The rather desultory playing by Harry on the opening track starts things off on a negative note, but the proceedings pick up nicely from there. Rebecca Kilgore is a superb jazz singer, and performs her contributions with great style and elan: she gives the impression of knowing these songs inside and out. Eddie Erickson is not quite so good, but does a credible job on LUCK BE A LADY and the final version of the title track. Harry plays excellent obbligato behind the vocalists, and, of course, really shines on the up-tempo tunes. But buy this for Rebecca Kilgore's superb singing: you won't be disappointed."
Great rendition of a favorite
Richard Salwitz | Wilmington, NC | 10/30/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Guys and Dolls is, of course, a wonderful musical and this group rendition of the classic is fresh, inventive and well worth your time. Neat Group."
"Award Winning Jazz Quartet ... Allen-Cohn ... Arbors Record
J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 11/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Arbors Records presents "MUSIC FROM GUYS AND DOLLS" --- The award winning Allen-Cohn Quartet and vocalists Rebecca Kilgore and Eddie Erickson join to bring buoyant improvising on the rewarding melodies from "Guys and Dolls".
Harry Allen (born October 12, 1966) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in Washington, D.C., a young traditionalist in the manner of Scott Hamilton, he is best known for his work with John Colliani, Keith Ingham, John Pizzarelli and Bucky Pizzarelli. --- (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Music from Guys and Dolls - (Track Listings)
1 Guys and Dolls / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [6:16]
2 If I Were a Bell / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [4:16]
3 A Woman in Love / Eddie Erickson [3:02]
4 Luck Be a Lady / Eddie Erickson [5:06]
5 Pet Me, Poppa / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [7:55]
6 Sue Me / Eddie Erickson [4:22]
7 Marry the Man Today / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [5:11]
8 Take Back Your Mink / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [5:12]
9 Adelaide / Eddie Erickson [3:52]
10 I've Never Been in Love Before / Eddie Erickson [4:08]
11 Fugue for Tinhorns / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [3:28]
12 Adelaide's Lament / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [4:47]
13 Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat / Eddie Erickson [3:44]
14 I'll Know / Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet [5:46]
15 Guys and Dolls / Eddie Erickson [4:01]
Hats off to Arbors Records --- strongly recommend this CD to all music lovers and all others who need to hear some great Jazz music --- The Harry Allen/Joe Cohn Quartet: Joe Cohn (guitar); Harry Allen (tenor saxophone); Joel Forbes (bass instrument); Chuck Riggs (drums) -- Additional personnel: Eddie Erickson, Rebecca Kilgore (vocals), please stand up and take a bow for this well deserved rare gem you've given us --- this is a keeper!
Total Time: 68 mins on 13 Tracks ~ Arbors Records ~ (7/10/2007)"
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1