New Release: Kelley Suttenfield
Kelley Suttenfield - Where Is Love?The twelve cuts range from Stanley Turpentine's "Sugar" that opens the album - (almost typed "side" as it can be pictured playing on vinyl, in a smoky room with a few mixed drinks nearby) - a jazzy redo of the classic tune from The Platters, "Twilight Time" is next and it quickly corrects any notion that the song might not work here. The album goes from Brazil to The Beatles ("Coracao Vagabundo" and "And I Love Her") with stops on the Mancini/Mercer classic "Charade", Betty Carter's "Open The Door" (a rare treat well done), the Ira and George Gershwin penned "My One And Only Love", "I Fall In Love Too Easily" from Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn and Eden Ahbez's "Nature Boy" which is done with India in mind. (Really! It works.)
To say that she works with a talented group of musicians (Michael Cabe: piano, Fender Rhodes, Jesse Lewis: electric guitar, Tony Romano: acoustic guitar, Matt Aronoff: bass and Brian Adler: drums, tablas) doesn't really do them justice.
The weakest spot is "Ode To Billy Joe" but considering my dislike for the original pop hit probably isn't her fault.
Checking her calendar, Kelley just finished shows at the Silverleaf Tavern and Greenwich Village Bistro; both spots that have no cover or drink minimum. My advice? Go see her soon before word gets out and you can't get a seat!
KelleySuttenfield.com
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Labels: jazz, Kelley Suttenfield, Rhombus Records, Where Is Love?
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