Trudy Kerr: Contemplation: The Best of Trudy Kerr
Author: Peter Quinn
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Musicians: |
Sebastiaan de Krom (d) |
Label: |
Jazzizit Records |
Magazine Review Date: |
March/2015 |
Catalogue Number: |
JITCD1463 |
RecordDate: |
1997-2013 |
Featuring the late, great pianist Mulgrew Miller, this terrific 15-track Best Of collection from vocalist Trudy Kerr kicks off brilliantly with ‘Glad T.o Be Unhappy’ from her 2000 album Day Dream. There's a fine brace of tracks from Kerr's homage to Chet Baker, My Old Flame, the first a swinging interpretation of ‘Tea For Two’, the second an understated take on ‘Makin Whoopee’. Taken from her 2005 album, Cloudburst, ‘Moment's Notice’ sees Kerr at her most virtuosic, navigating the twists and turns of the Coltrane classic with her own newly penned lyrics. Other standouts include ‘They Say It's Wonderful’ from Déjà Vu, with Swedish pianist Jan Lundgren and the Juno String Quartet, two great originals from the pen of Kerr and husband Geoff Gascoyne, ‘Poppies’ and ‘Save Me’ (both from The Rhythm Of Life), plus a beautiful version of ‘In A Sentimental Mood’ featuring another sadly departed pianist and composer, Michael Garrick, with which this hugely enjoyable collection signs off.

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