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Outstanding vocal jazz, well based in the tradition but completely original and innovative. The plethora of sounds and voices produced by these two singers is unimaginable - one has to hear this to believe.
Genre:
Jazz: World Fusion
Release Date:
2002
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© Copyright-vered dekel and miles griffith
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Record Label: vered dekel and miles griffith
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Well, this is a first for me. This CD is the first (and only so far) one I've received from Israel. This is also the oddest by far. I mean that in a good way. I played it for someone else and said, "What is this?" "It's jazz" was the response. Now I've heard jazz before, I'm not well versed in it, but I have heard it. And I'm pretty sure it didn't feature snoring, giggling, kissy noises and raspberries. But this is pretty cool!
The CD begins with a man snoring and a woman trying to wake him up. Then it goes into an intricate song with lots of scatting and swooping.
On "Boola ZooLA" you can really tell that Vered Dekel has an amazing voice. She also cuts loose on "Emp-Va-Lest " showing her almost operatic prowess. And Miles voice? Velvety, sexy and enveloping.
The musicianship on the recoding is incredible. From the horns and electric bass to the piano, drums this is really fun. There is classic jazz, spoken word and calypso.
I know I've said this in reference to CDs before, but if you are looking for something really different this is your ticket.
a Review by Amy - Producer of Collected Sounds
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author: RE
Well I'm very, very biased cause when it comes to Miles Griffith there is NO ONE better. And I'm not just saying that cause he's been my vocal coach for the last four years, I'm saying that because he is the most underrated male vocalist out there on the Jazz scene today. He is the HARDEST WORKING MAN in the biz!
The CD...well it is DIFFERENT. Took awhile for it to grow on me but then again it took awhile for Miles to grow on me too. What is special about this recording is the obvious chemistry between two very different vocal talents. Great muscianship and harmony...a class act they are. I doubt that those who arent muscians will "get" this CD (well it isn't exactly commerical per se) however like all rare things great and worthy, it takes time for introductions to be made to the masses. Let's just hope, these two are introduced SOON!
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Mmmm...interesting....in a good way
author: Collected Sounds
Well, this is a first for me. This CD is the first (and only so far) one I've received from Israel. This is also the oddest by far. I mean that in a good way. I played it for someone else and said, "What is this?" "It's jazz" was the response. Now I've heard jazz before, I'm not well versed in it, but I have heard it. And I'm pretty sure it didn't feature snoring, giggling, kissy noises and raspberries. But this is pretty cool!
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Variations on a theme
author: Yimba
I have seen Miles perform in concert and he puts on a tremendously different show. You will hear everything from jazz standards to jazz standards with a number of twists to improv to self composed to call & response. If you want to cry, sing, laugh, dance and scream to a CD, this is one to pick up. You must be open minded to become hip to it. If you your heart and soul is closed, this isn't the CD for you.
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Fresh, wild, sophisticated, silly, with gorgeous harmonies and intricate interlo
author: jacquelyn bonomo
Expanded Interpretations is fresh, wild, sophisticated, silly, with gorgeous harmonies, intricate interlocking improvization, and stop-on-a-dime timing. With the exception of Willow Weep For Me, all selections are written by Vered Dekel or Miles Griffith, and they collaborated on some of the lyrics. If you want to explore the full range of vocal jazz creativity, listen to this one.
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