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Island Jazz Quintet : Who Knows
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5 STAR HOT Original vocal and instrumental material mixed with jazz standard repertory. Delivered by a unique quintet featuring vocals and melodica, trumpet, and a cookin' rhythm section.
Genre: Jazz: Jazz Vocals
Release Date: 2006
Who Knows
Island Jazz Quintet
Record Label: Spring Beach Music
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1. Where is Love 3:04 + MP3 $0.99
2. Who Knows 4:33 + MP3 $0.99
3. Estate 4:35 + MP3 $0.99
4. Big Tom 3:40 + MP3 $0.99
5. Blue Reverie 5:09 + MP3 $0.99
6. Through the Deep 4:27 + MP3 $0.99
7. Bluelike 3:53 + MP3 $0.99
8. So Many Stars 6:10 + MP3 $0.99
9. What a Little Moonlight Can Do 5:11 + MP3 $0.99
10. Just Call Adrienne 3:53 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Island Jazz Quintet has just released its third album, “Who knows,” to a standing–room-only crowd at the Crepe de Paris in downtown Seattle.

What critics are saying,

Laird’s title track is “swinging, shuffle jazz reminiscent of ‘50’s grooves a la Art Blakey, with original and engaging lyrics.” -Taxi

“You guys have really hit your stride. I know by the fact that the originals are the best. "Bluelike" and "Just Call Adrienne" could be right out of the Messengers playlist.” -Voice of Vashon Radio

Just Listen to the personal touches and humor the band adds to "What A Little Moonlight Can Do," to see that this is a group that should be selling out shows all across the country. -Victory Review, Nov. 06

No one ever called Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, a hotbed of innovative jazz—no one, that is, except Island Jazz Quintet. Meeting and growing in a place that is the antithesis of bright lights and glamour gave the band a chance to develop its style in peace. That style combines improvisational jazz, bossa nova, and a smoky hint of cabaret in distinctive clean arrangements that lead Victory Review to note, “Vashon Island boasts a group worthy of national attention. This quintet would be right at home in a New York cabaret.”

IJQ has recorded two critically acclaimed CD's, garnering airplay on radio stations all over the country. Of the second disc's title track, Jerome Wilson of Cadence Magazine writes, "Youkali" is a French-Arabian tango sung and played with sensual zest, with Laird showing a good command of French and Person really smearing his trumpet...

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REVIEWS

Unique style, great for a drive to work
author: Garry Yates
                            
First I want to say this is the first music review I've ever felt like writing. I enjoy all types of Jazz music as an amateur listener. This group simply lets you love music. Secondly, I would like to praise public radio (University of North Texas KNTU Jazz 88.1). Without public radio, I would not have heard of this group. Keep up the good work.

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Island Groove
author: Morgan Blackwood
                            
I always enjoy these guys. They're full of talent and surprises. Maggie Laird is definitely magical. Have a listen!

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A clean,cool and edgy ensemble of world class quality
author: Sandra Glover
                            
"Who knows'" the latest CD from Island Jazz Quintet,
continues to please the sophisticated ear with clear, clean lines: the smooth connected themes are spiced with rapid fire riffs from any one of the independent and highly skilled musicians who make up this eclectic and exciting group. Laird is most notable for her ability to mold a tune with sensual word color, and her vocalism is always perfectly in tune, a rarity in this genre.

This listener appreciates the melodies fused with new ideas which develop as they go, but don't get lost in improvisation. The genius is not in playing every chromatic alteration of the scale but in keeping the listener fascinated and connected to the action. Art, not virtuosity, is what the soul craves.

Far from the cacophony of muddled improv, Vashon Island has produced a clean, cool and edgy jazz ensemble of world class quality..

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Sultry stylings and tight musicianship A+
author: Xensen
                            
The sultry stylings, fascinating variety, and tight musicianship of the Island Jazz Quintets new release make this cd yet another remarkable achievement. Starting right out of the gate with their interpretation of the cover 1-Where is Love-, the band delves into some freeform jazz licks with a laidback groove. Moving on to track 4-Big Tom-, makes one want to don their "zoot Suit" and try out the dance floor to the rythmic drumbeat and hoppin' horn! Track 8-So Many Stars-, glides and flows with a smooth Latin styling and track 10-Just Call Adrienne, changes up with some strong solos and impeccable arrangements. Excellent and entertaining jazz!

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