2012-04-03
Washington, D.C. band Chaise Lounge commits its music to disc with Insomnia. Insomnia is vocals-driven lounge, backed by a jazz quintet. Band leader/pianist/composer Charlie Barnett penned the originals here, with lyrics (sung by Marilyn Older) that are often clever and engaging. One of the clever ones is the hidden track (#13, possibly called “Ruin Your Day”), a fun kiss-off song to a clueless lover. Interesting choices in covers include Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Bali Ha’i” and Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Jo”. Rebecca RuthDANIEL SMITH
Bebop Bassoon
OUT TO LUNCH
Melvin's Rockpile
Rahsaan Barber
The Music In The Night
MILES DAVIS
Evolution of the Groove
SONDRE LERCHE & THE FACES DOWN QUARTET
Duper Sessions
Alice Coltrane
Translinear Light
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