ALEXIS COLE - Sky Blossom : Songs from My Tour of Duty (2021) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Rare it is to find an artist as special as Alexis Cole. There’s no doubt that she’s one of the best jazz vocalists of our times. But it’s her rich life experience, and her ever unfolding story that takes her art to the beyond. When you hear her music, you can tell this is someone who has an abiding curiosity, an adventurous spirit, and an unrivaled talent. Maybe you already know the contours of her journey: She was born in New York, grew up in Florida, but after college she volunteered with AmeriCorps in Paterson, NJ, studied singing in India, and lived a gypsy life teaching in Ecuador, performing in Japan, and spending the summers traveling around Europe. In 2009, she enlisted in the US Army and served as the big band vocalist for the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights until 2015. See what I mean? It’s not a typical story. And maybe that’s why Alexis doesn’t make typical music. zohomusic
Tracklist :
1    Joy Spring 5:18
Clifford Brown
2    Pure Imagination 6:30
Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
3    How Long Has This Been Going On 5:11
George & Ira Gershwin
4    All Blues 7:58
Miles Davis, Oscar Brown Jr.
5    Estate 7:19
Antonio Carlos Jobim
6    Across The Universe 5:25
John Lennon, Paul McCartney
7    Triste 6:33
Antonio Carlos Jobim
8    How I Wish 6:53
Thelonious Monk, Jon Hendricks
9    Social Call 3:27
Gigi Grice, Jon Hendricks
10    New York State Of Mind 4:08
Billy Joel
11    Our Love Is Here To Stay 4:56
George & Ira Gershwin
12    American Anthem 4:55
Gene Scheer
Credits :
Scott Ancangel - Arranger
Jeff Davis - Conductor
Alexis Cole - Vocals