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There’s a lot to love about in
this collection of great songs, sung with style by Jill Keating to her father,
John’s brilliant arrangements, performed by some of the best session
musicians around and conducted by talented Musical Director, Dave Clackett.
Indeed, the quality shines out from every track on this disc.
You want bright,
exciting songs? Jill delivers them – from the brassy track Smile, through
Let’s Fall in Love, You Better Love Me (While You May), Old Devil Moon,
and a quirky arrangement of the title track I’m a Dreamer to There Will
Never Be Another You, all delivered with pace and brilliance.
You want
quieter, more emotional numbers? There are plenty. Jill’s warm, gentle
versions of Make Someone Happy, the romance of The Very Thought of You
(originally arranged for Tony Bennett), the dreamy Latin standard Corcovado,
the reflective Autumn in New York, and the almost unbearably poignant The
Masquerade is Over.
Best of all there are three John Keating originals, all of which
Jill gives undeniably definitive performances. This Hotel, and This Year, both
of which Jill’s father composed for the slick 1967 movie based on the
Arthur Hailey novel. Sung in the film by Carmen McRae, Jill brings a new
freshness and depth of feeling to the lyrics; and the emotionally-charged
It’s Not Going That Way which perfectly showcases Jill’s
amazing range.
This is not background music and
it’s not an album to be listened to once and filed away. Jill
Keating’s debut CD will touch you and stay with you forever. |
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Old Devil Moon |
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I Hadn't Anyone Till You |
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I'm A Dreamer, Aren't We All |
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Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) |
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Smile |
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This Year |
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Autumn in New York |
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You'd Better Love Me While You May |
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The Very Thought of You |
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This Hotel |
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Let's Fall In Love |
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The Masquerade Is Over |
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There Will Never Be Another You |
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Make Someone Happy |
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It's Not Going That Way |
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