If you are a fan of Jazz Vocals, you will fall in love with Vocalist Tania Grubbs and the Tania Grubbs Quintet. Tania has a smooth, velvety soft voice and phrasing that would please any Sinatra fan. The songs Tania has included in her playlist are not just nice songs. The carefully selected songs on this CD represent examples of the work of some of the greatest lyricists and composers embedded in the Great American Songbook. Lyric and Melody are important to Tania because she has the rare ability to use her voice and phrasing skills to turn word stories into beautiful music. Tania Grubbs is a wonderful storyteller, using her vocal skills to bring written words to life for the listener. As I listened to the 14 songs on this CD, I kept thinking about how great these songs are but also how difficult they are to sing. This list of songs would make a great final exam for a vocalist master class. The members of the Tania Grubbs Quintet supported Tania's singing seamlessly with no gaps or spaces. The group has ties to Pittsburg, Pa and has played together for several years. This amazing CD was recorded by these stellar musicians in one day; one impressive accomplishment!
I have attached two "YouTube" videos for your listening pleasure. The first song is the Gershwin gem, "But Not For Me". The second song is an incredible performance of the Leslie Bricusse and Henry Mancini classic, "Two For The Road".
PLAYLIST:
1. But Not For Me
2. Slow Hot Wind
3. This Time
4. Duke Ellington's Sound of Love
5. Strange Meadowlark
6. The Sculptor's Hands
7. Something to Live For
8. Blackbird
9. Sunshine on My
10. I Can Tell You Are Always There
11. Four
12. Dreamsville
13. If You Could See Me Now
14. Two For the Road
PLAYERS:
Tania Grubbs- Vocals
David Budway- Piano
Jeff Grubbs- Bass
Ron Afffif- Guitar
James Johnson III- Drums
"But Not For Me""Two For The Road"
