Lindsey Muir
You're Nearer - Love Songs of the 30's and 40's
© 2005 Lindsey Muir (837101065894)
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Lindsey Muir's sweet, smoky style is all about a young, expressive singer hunkering deep down inside the heart of a song's lyrics and melody.
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The Buzz:
“Her voice is pure and sparkling, her range impressive.” --Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes
“She has a sweet voice and her sincerity, phrasing and sense of swing are winning.” Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
“Lindsey is a gifted singer with a sophisticated grasp of lyrics and an engaging, bittersweet way with melody.” -- Owen McNally - The Hartford Courant.
“The best of both worlds, Muir has the charm of youth combined with the talent for reliving the best of the past. It's a Muir-tini, a new, tasteful twist on the classics appealing to both old and new lovers of jazz.” -- Kellie McGuire, Waterbury Rep-Am
“The album is a thumbs up...and not just a stab at entertaining!” Looking forward to “...seeing how high [her] star rises”. -- Dave Hersh, NewOrleansRadio.com
Lindsey Muir was ranked as the # 16 artist on WRTC 89.3 FM Jazz Top 50 for 2005.
Biography:
Music has always been a necessary element in Lindsey Muir's life as far back as the Connecticut singer can remember. With the release of her self produced debut album “You're Nearer: Love Songs of the '30s and '40s,” and her August festival debut at The Litchfield Jazz Festival, Lindsey is more than ready to be a prime time player in her own right. Lindsey projects the feeling that she's loved, lived with, and been deeply moved by the 11 songs on her album.
Her debut CD allows her to use her sweet voice to interpret great romantic ballads, with first-class backup from a jazz combo featuring the noted saxophonist and arranger Don Braden. Lindsey's other simpatico all-star sidekicks are: guitarist Mark Whitfield, pianist Dave Berkman, drummer Winard Harper and bassist John Benitez. Long before the idea for the album was even conceived, Benitez, a one-man cheering section, encouraged Lindsey to make a recording of her own. Lindsey also gets a little help from her friends, trumpeter Terell Stafford (dig his warm, muted solo on “Something Happens to Me”) and Brazilian drummer Rogerio Boccato, who adds Latin seasoning to a buoyant bossa rendition of “This Time the Dream's on Me.”
Part of the secret of her winning personal style is that she can sound sweet and innocent, yet somehow simultaneously sophisticated and emotional, as on the title tune, “You're Nearer,” a Rodgers & Hart song from the 1940 film version of “Too Many Girls.” Or she can project warmth and devotion on a classic romantic ballad like ”I Wish You Love.” For a change of pace, she can generate a fresh, rhythmic lilt that just won't wilt on “You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” an evergreen from the Broadway musical “42nd Street. “ Or she can serve a delicious slice of musical impressionism, as on her savory samba version of “My Ship.” Close your eyes and let your imagination sail on sunny, Caribbean waters. On classic love songs, like “My Foolish Heart” and her moving grand finale, “That's All,” you know that, much like a seasoned performer, she has lived with her material intimately, breathing-in the basic essence of the words until she can literally make them sound like her own.
Some vocalists who tackle the increasingly popular Great American Songbook sound unconnected to the sexy poetry or slippery wit in the words, as if they're reading the lyrics from a cue card. Not so with Lindsey who, from an initial pool of nearly 70 potential songs, diligently researched and lived with her material, winnowing the selection down to the final eleven. “I didn't settle on a song unless it absolutely spoke to me,” she says.
The inspiration for the album was the discovery of a song called “It Is Love You're After?” written by her late grandfather, Richard Bivona for her grandmother. She learned the song from her mother as her grandmother lay dying in 2003. After Victoria's death, the original sheet music for “It Is Love You're After?” emerged from her grandmothers record player. Her grandfather's love song became the catalyst for Lindsey's CD, which, of course, she dedicated to her late grandmother.
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A most worthy debut!
author: John Garrett (aka mad4tunes)I buy an average of five to ten CDs a month in all genres, and I will say this is THE best CD I've purchased so far this year. Lindsey Muir's fresh voice and combination of innocence and worldliness adds a nice panache to these classics. And the folks who are accompanying her are world-class, as well, and do a perfect job of complementing her style. I'm looking forward to listening to her music for the next 20 years or so!
Beautiful Jazz!
author: Sarah Gebbie-MeaseckI loved this CD when I first heard samples of it and now I love it even more as a CD I own. The music is so unique and just the right amount of Jazz for me. And Lindsey Muir's voice lends the right tone for each and every song. I love it, I love it, Ilove it.
- author: Chris Lathrop
I love this recording from Lindsey Muir. Beautiful and well-produced music flowing out from incredible musicians and the heartwarming and angelic voice of this incredible vocalist. Her star is only beginning to shine across the Stratosphere!!!! "Is It Love You're After" is a very touching, heart-tugging tune and I have played it several times. "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" is a fun tune with lyrics that I can't get enough of. I love it so very much, Another highlight is the title track and I just love the way she sings it, the way it's phrased. "I'm Old Fashioned" is a very brilliantly written song. She just sings with soothing tones you can't help but smile when you listen and a deep musicality. I also enjoyed the sax solos from co-producer (and co-arranger) Don Braden. All in all, my investment in this CD was well worth it and so look forward to more. May Lindsey Muir shine and touch hearts for years to come and may she prosper both professionally and personally!!!!
Excellent song choices, an angelic voice and a stellar band!
author: JohnRomance is back in the form of "You're Nearer: Love Songs of the 30's & 40's". There is an unusual warmth and sense of conviction in Lindsey's interpretations of these tunes. There's even a poignant moment when you realize that one of the songs was written by her grandfather for her grandmother and lay undiscovered until shortly before her grandmother's passing. You just don't find many albums like this any more. The songs get under your skin and make you feel good and make you root for the artist to succeed. Highly recommended.
Great Voice, Unique Sound!
author: John HessLindsey's debut CD is really a breath of fresh air. The arrangements are new and exciting a real joy to listen to! This collection of lesser known songs from the big band era is really a joy to listen to.
A wonderful collection from a great talent
author: DerekThis is a great collection of wonderful selections of the great American songbook from a time sadly forgotten by some. Lindsay brings a sincere quality to her vocal style and has some talented musicians backing her up, most notably one of the best jazz guitarrists out there, Mark Whitfield.
Great band, good selection of tunes and well executed
author: FiorinaGreat choice of songs. Melodies were well executed with entertaining solo's all round. Guitarist Mark Whitfield's tone blends beautifully with Linsey's voice. Very enjoyable to listen to.
A new talent brings life to some old favorites!
author: VictoriaListening to Lindsey's sweet voice takes you back to another era. A great range of classics and some rare gems make this collection sparkle. A definite must have for any jazz lover!!!
romantic music for everyone's listening pleasure
author: mawRomantic tunes sung by a talented artist accompanied by an all-star cast of gifted musicians crates an album of imaginative jazz that appeals to every age.
a must have!
author: jdca great record with fantastic performances. lindsey's voice is amazing and the band is incredible...a definite must have.