Ann Hampton Callaway - Bring Back Romance
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Artist: Ann Hampton CallawayEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1994-09-25
Music Label: Drg
Soundtracks:
- Music
- How Long Has This Been Going On?
- This Might Be Forever
- My One And Only Love
- An Affair To Remember
- Bring Back Romance
- You Can't Rush Spring
- Out Of This World
- A Quiet Thing
- There Will Never Be Another You
- Where Does Love Go?
- You Go To My Head
- It Could Happen To You
- My Shining Hour/I'll Be Seeing You
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Music Review: "A Soul Is A Very Patient Thing"
Rating: 5 Stars
"Since I wrote 'Bring Back Romance,' a wonderful emergence is taking place. There is a renewed interest in romance and the kind of music that I love. More and more people seem to be drawn to the gentle pull of intimate music and heartfelt lyrics and to the luxury of taking time with the simple pleasures of life and of getting to know someone. It seems the soul is a very patient thing and will wait as long as it takes to be listened to and cared for. I'm very glad to be living in a time that has finally decided to value the soul again." ~ Ann Hampton Callaway ~
Recorded and released in 1994, "Bring Back Romance" is a mix of standards and original songs by Ann Hampton Callaway whom I consider one of a dozen jazz divas of today in my book of jazz. She sings with passion, cleverness and emotional honesty. She scats effortlessly. She selects her material with tasteful elegance. She writes songs with astute and meaningful lyrics. She has a powerful voice that can project a wide range of emotion. To me, these are credentials to be considered a "jazz diva."
The way she handled the disc's repertoire is nothing short of splendid. I am very impressed with her perfect phrasing and flawless delivery of each song. Her original compositions are listener-friendly and never boring like the first song, "Music." It has a bossa nova feel with samba-ish rhythm and a dose of her unmatched scatting flair. I would say this track is the best amongst her self-penned-songs along with "Bring Back Romance" and "You Can't Rush Spring." The former reveals that she is one of those incurably romantic souls. The following are snippets of her own poetry set into unforgettable music. (The CD booklet has complete lyrics of her five original songs).
"Bring back romance
Soft conversation and slow dance
Taking the time to listen and feel
Giving our hearts another chance
Bring back romance
I dream of music
That I've never heard
Someone who's singing
Who means ev'ry word
I am a woman
Who longs to be stirred
By someone with real soul...
...I love sharing
Picnics by the sea
And hearing someone
Read me poetry
Or holding hands
Watching an old movie
And stealing a kiss in the back row"
To my ears, she has recorded one of the most beautiful versions of "My One And Only Love" rendered in a cool and breezy arrangement by Lee Musiker who is foremost an excellent jazz pianist and figured prominently on some of Tony Bennett's notable albums, to name but two: A Swingin' Christmas and The Art of Romance. He also played piano on this track together with Jay Leonhart (bass), Terry Clarke (drums), Dale Gordon (percussion), and that full-of-charms-sound of a flute played by Lou Marini. I must have listened to this cut a million times!
Ms. Callaway shares the spotlight with her mother Shirley Callaway and sister Liz Callaway in the most striking interpretation of "An Affair To Remember." It also features Laura Seaton on violin, Bill Charlap on piano, Chip Jackson on bass, Richard Rodney Bennett on keyboards and Terry Clarke on drums. There is a moving poignancy and uniqueness in the way it was delivered. How I love listening to it with a few repeats.
The rest of the most striking tracks include "How Long Has This Been Going On," "It Could Happen To You," "You Go To My Head" and "There Will Never Be Another You" with its seldom-heard intro verse. There is a touch of nostalgia in the way she sings the medley of "My Shining Hour"/"I'll Be Seeing You," which is just the right song to close this very beautiful musical outing.
Thanks to Ann Hampton Callaway and all the great musicians who played with dedication and mastery of their respective instruments for making this album a real winner and a keeper. With my heartfelt recommendation along with Blues in the Night and her self-titled CD, Ann Hampton Callaway. Also, a friend of mine recommended to me through an e-mail At Last, which I don't own yet, but will certainly consider it.
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