JIM TOMILINSON / STACEY KENT - The Lyric (2006) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Jim Tomlinson originally intended to make this outing an instrumental CD, but when he had the opportunity to work with his wife, vocalist Stacey Kent, he quickly adapted most of the session to include her. The English tenor saxophonist chose time-tested material from standards and a few bossa novas, playing all of them with a lyrical sound reminiscent of the late giant Stan Getz, particularly in "'Manha de Carnaval" and"Corcovado." Kent's sweet voice complements her husband's band very well, catching the playfulness of "If I Were a Bell" and savoring the thoughtful tempo of "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top." Pianist David Newton, one of Europe's most underrated jazz pianists, anchors the rhythm section (with bassist Dave Chamberlain and drummer Matt Skelton), providing perfect backgrounds for the couple, with his lush playing in "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" especially standing out. Highly recommended. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Manha de Carnaval 4:09
Luiz Bonfá
2     Corcovado 3:50
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Gene Lees
3     I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face 4:55
Alan Jay Lerner / Frederick Loewe
4     If I Were a Bell 3:59
Frank Loesser
5     I Got Lost in His Arms 5:16
Irving Berlin
6     What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life 6:32
Michel Legrand
7     Cockeyed Optimist 4:41
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
8     My Heart Belongs to Daddy 3:45
Cole Porter
9     The Surrey with the Fringe on Top 4:38
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
10     Outra Vez 4:55
Antônio Carlos Jobim
11     Jardin d'Hiver 3:21
Benjamin Biolay
12     Something Happens to Me 3:55
Marvin Fisher / Jack Segal
13     Stardust 5:09
Hoagy Carmichael
Credits :
Double Bass – Dave Chamberlain
Drums – Matt Skelton
Piano – David Newton
Tenor Saxophone, Percussion – Jim Tomlinson
Vocals – Stacey Kent (pistas: 2 to 9, 11 to 13)