World-renowned Vocalist Kenny Washington hasreleases a new CD, "What's The Hurry". It's hard to believe that this is Kenny Washington's first studio album, hence the title "What's The Hurry". This CD is a joy for anyone who loves vocalists who still sing standards out of the "Great American Songbook" with classic Jazz phrasing, sensitivity, warm tones and class. Here is what Wynton Marsalis has to say about Kenny Washington's singing " I love this man! He's a consummate professional, with impeccable intonation. He's a real improviser who brings depth to everything he does." I could not agree more. Kenny Washington is a gift to all lovers of classic standards. Kenny makes singing seem simple and easy but don't get fooled by his relaxed style. He makes lyrics that may have been asleep for a while come back to life with full emotional understanding. Once you listen to "What's The Hurry" I guarantee you can not just listen to it once...It will call you back again and again.
Kenny has gathered some of the best talented musicians in the country, led by the young genius Jazz pianist Josh Nelson. Josh in addition to providing perfect piano support for Washington and all the wonderful tunes on this CD, wrote all of the sparkling arrangements. Take a good look at the list of players attached below and I am sure you will agree that it contains the best of the best Jazz musicians playing today.
I honestly had a most difficult time selecting two tunes from this CD because every song was at the top of my list. I settled on these two but I would have attached the complete CD. My first pick is the Rodgers and Hart classic "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered". My second pick is the Jobin/Moraes "Chega De Saudade" with Lyric by Jon Hendricks.
Do yourself a musical favor and buy this album, it will keep giving you joy for years! Better yet, buy a few to give as Christmas presents.
