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Julie Bluestone : Song For My Mother
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From Latin Jazz to "Supersax" style, this eclectic mix of original arrangements and compositions will make you smile.
Genre: Jazz: Latin Jazz
Release Date: 2002
Song For My Mother
Julie Bluestone
Record Label: Julie Bluestone
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Lullaby of Birdland 4:09 Album Only
2. The Cup Bearers 4:07 Album Only
3. Como Un Bolero 6:17 Album Only
4. Sondra 4:18 Album Only
5. Norm's Way 3:25 Album Only
6. One for Pam 3:40 Album Only
7. Bluesette 5:12 Album Only
8. Prelude to Willow Weep for Me 0:35 Album Only
9. Willow Weep for Me 4:38 Album Only
10. Beatrice 5:27 Album Only
11. Lament 5:10 Album Only
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Album Notes

People have stories to tell. Especially New Yorkers. Song for my Mother tells the story of Julie Bluestone.

You'll get the picture. Manhattan girl. Born to play music. Classically trained. Jazz degrees. Street smart. Received a passion for music and no-one-can-stop-me determination as gifts from her mom, Sondra. And family and friends who guided her. But listen and you'll know all that in a New York minute.

Not too long ago, we readily thought of boats, airplanes and hurricanes as women; jazz leaders were pretty much guys, except maybe if they were singers. Throughout Song for my Mother, Julie delightfully convinces us that times have changed. But man or woman, the play's the thing, and this music delivers. Julie's got it all goin' on. Leading her quartet and little big band. Cooking up a storm on alto saxophone and flute. Writing. Arranging. Jazz. Latin Jazz. Be-bop Jazz. Smooth Jazz. Bluesy Jazz. And major league players who've blown with everyone from Clark Terry to Michael Feinstein to Tito Puente. Dig that! No wonder this music's got a sound all it's own.

Song for my Mother invites you in and embraces you. It is adorned with loving nods to Julie's inspirations both famous and personal. But its heart is distinctly Julie and she will make you smile.

- Marty Sonnenfeld
Community Communications

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REVIEWS

Great Sax Sound!
author: Joan Cartwright
                            
I really love the sound of Julie's sax. I'm so happy women are moving into the forefront of the music. Please visit my site for WOMEN IN JAZZ at http://www.fyicomminc.com.

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author: Steven Herz
                            
Want to de-stress while stuck in traffic on a steamy highway? Then slip Song for My Mother into the CD player and relax. Julie Bluestone's sassy and saucy style is equally at home on flute or sax, and she is ably supported by her ensemble, especially John DiMartino on piano. Favorite cuts were the finger snappin' The Cup Bearers and the super swinging Norm's Way, both showcasing Julie's multi-instrumental talents. All in all, an easy-listening joy that would sound just as good in your living room!

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Excellent CD, highly recommended
author: Geraldine Browne
                            
On the 25th anniversary of my mother's death I went looking for a song or accolade to my mother.  I found Julie Bluestone and her song for her mother, what a find!  This CD is a reflective, yet upbeat tribute to mothers, friends, jazz and daughters.  The flute on Como un Bolero is hauntingly familiar.  The saxophone on Willow Weep for Me doesn't just play the music, it sings the words!!  You must hear this for yourself.

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Awesome!!
author: Kathy
                            
This is a great easy listening cd. I always play it when I have company and everybody always asks about it. The arrangements and the music are awesome. Will pick up any gathering.

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